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Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian
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Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique serpentine paperweight. A Chinese, stone and marble dragon fish figure, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Distinctive and tactile Oriental taste, with appealing originality

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

Carved soapstone figure shows a lightly polished finish

Presented upon a black and red marble plinth

Dressed to the base with a protective green baize

This is a fascinating antique serpentine paperweight, a treat for the desktop. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Max Depth: 14cm (5.5'')

Max Height: 10.5cm (4.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

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Our Ref: 18.9954

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Carved Soapstone Desk Paperweight to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1047277
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9954
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Description
This is an antique serpentine paperweight. A Chinese, stone and marble dragon fish figure, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Distinctive and tactile Oriental taste, with appealing originality

fig 1. A Victorian carved soapstone paperweight featuring a stylised creature mounted on a rectangular dark red marble plinth.
fig 1. Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

Carved soapstone figure shows a lightly polished finish

Presented upon a black and red marble plinth

Dressed to the base with a protective green baize

This is a fascinating antique serpentine paperweight, a treat for the desktop. Delivered ready to display.

fig 2. A Victorian carved soapstone paperweight featuring a stylised creature mounted on a rectangular dark red marble plinth.
fig 2. Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Max Depth: 14cm (5.5'')

Max Height: 10.5cm (4.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques
fig 3. A Victorian carved soapstone paperweight featuring a stylised creature mounted on a rectangular dark red marble plinth.
fig 3. Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.9954

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Carved Soapstone Desk Paperweight to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1047277
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9954
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A Victorian carved soapstone paperweight featuring a stylised creature mounted on a rectangular dark red marble plinth.

Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

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A Victorian carved soapstone paperweight featuring a stylised creature mounted on a rectangular dark red marble plinth.
Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian
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FAQs

Carved soapstone desktop items gained significant popularity during the nineteenth century, particularly as export items produced for European markets. Craftsmanship focused on traditional mythological motifs, stylised animals, and natural form carving.

Craftsmen typically utilised soft, easily carved stones such as soapstone or serpentine for the upper sculpture, which was then mounted onto a heavier base material like porphyry, marble, or slate for stability.

Authentic period examples generally display hand-carving marks, natural variations in stone veining, original patination, and traditional mounting methods joining the upper sculpture to the weighted base.

A carved stone paperweight can be positioned on a contemporary office desk, layered atop stacked books on a coffee table, or displayed inside a bookcase alongside other sculptural objects.

Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid chemical cleaners or abrasive materials, as soapstone is relatively soft and prone to scratching. Keep away from excessive moisture to preserve the natural stone surface.
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