Some very fine examples of Bradley and Hubbard vintage bookends are in a collection at the Smithsonian Institute.įamous for Depression Era glasswork, the L.E. The period from the early 1900s though the 1940s were the heyday for B and H bookends and several highly collectible items were issued during this period. Cast iron was a staple material for the production of everything from cookware to doorstops. The company began as a producer of cast iron clocks but the events of history propelled B and H into the manufacturing of other types of metal goods.
The name Bradley and Hubbard has become legendary among collectors of vintage cast iron bookends. A hand painted set often referred to as the Sailor and Captain Bookend Set, is quite rare and a great example of classic Hubley work. Today, vintage bookends by Hubley have sold at auction for several thousand dollars. Opening in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the early 1890s, Hubley produced cast iron toys, doorstops and cast iron bookends until the company closed in 1965. Decorative and functional, Hubley bookends were made in variety of finishes with some patterns featuring hand painted detail.
Hubley Manufacturing was just one of several companies that produced what are now collectible antique bookends. Several American companies had a heyday producing what were once just decorative items for practical everyday use. Along with cast iron doorstops and toys, truly vintage cast iron bookends can command very high prices. Vintage cast iron bookends are among the most highly prized antique collectables. During this period, many companies in the United States were producing what are now highly collectible items of a bygone era. From bridges to toys, doorstops and bookends, cast iron was in wide use through the early part of the Twentieth Century. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.Cast iron had been in use for nearly 2500 years. If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.ĭepending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. To return your product, you should mail your product to: Waterford Antique Market, 80 B Alice Street, Waterford ON N0E1Y0, Canada PO Box 1344 If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you. If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at and send your item to: Waterford Antique Market, 80 B Alice Street, Waterford ON N0E1Y0, Canada. We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded. If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at items (if applicable) There is often some processing time before a refund is posted. Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted. If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again. If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer. To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. As many of our products are second hand, due to the nature of our business, we do not offer refunds on these items. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the original packaging. If 14 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
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