Antique Cast Iron Cold Painted Santa Figurine w Christmas Tree

Vintage, antique, Christmas decor. Santa carrying a tree and a basket of goodies. Still some color left on this figure. Stamped what looks like 1880 on the base 2” x 4&1/2” tall. Heavy 1&1/2lbs. Likely cast iron. This Figure is one of a series of similar Belsnickle Santas dated from the mid 19th century through about 1925 each being a depiction of the Jolly Father Christmas as he changed over the decades. Attributed to Hubley but we did not find any hallmarks. It has been speculated that these small figurines were meant to be paperweights or interior doorstops but also may have been used as Christmas Stocking Holders on a mantle. We have a few other figurines from the same era, check them out. Collectible, Santa Claus figure in cast iron, over a hundred years old. Charming, unique Christmas accent.