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19th Century 'Grand Tour' Bloodstone Desk Paperweight
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19th Century 'Grand Tour' Bloodstone Desk Paperweight

19th century
Sold 15 April 2025 · Walton House Antiques
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Description

A large 19th century country house grand tour bloodstone desk paperweight formed as a stylised dolphin on a rectangular base.

Height 5" 13cm

Width 8" 20cm

Depth 4.25" 11cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Bloodstone Dolphin Paperweight to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1068051
Dealers Internal Reference
512
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
A large 19th century country house grand tour bloodstone desk paperweight formed as a stylised dolphin on a rectangular base.

Height 5" 13cm

Width 8" 20cm

Depth 4.25" 11cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Bloodstone Dolphin Paperweight to the 19th Century.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1068051
Dealers Internal Ref
512
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A carved green bloodstone dolphin sculpture mounted on a rectangular stone base, viewed from a slightly elevated side angle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A carved green bloodstone dolphin sculpture mounted on a rectangular stone base, viewed from a slightly elevated side angle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century 'Grand Tour' Bloodstone Desk Paperweight

Archive II A carved green bloodstone dolphin sculpture mounted on a rectangular stone base, viewed from a slightly elevated side angle. View II
Archive III A carved green bloodstone dolphin sculpture mounted on a rectangular stone base, viewed from a slightly elevated side angle. View III
Archive IV A carved green bloodstone dolphin sculpture mounted on a rectangular stone base, viewed from a slightly elevated side angle. View IV
Archive V A carved green bloodstone dolphin sculpture mounted on a rectangular stone base, viewed from a slightly elevated side angle. View V
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Walton House Antiques

Walton House Antiques
Telephone 01747 860050
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Walton House Antiques
Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/waltonhouse
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 235
Items Sold 3,151
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Location: Walton House Antiques, Walton Buildings, The Square, Mere, BA12 6DL, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/waltonhouse
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A carved green bloodstone dolphin sculpture mounted on a rectangular stone base, viewed from a slightly elevated side angle.
19th century 'Grand Tour' bloodstone desk paperweight
Ref: SA1068051
A carved green bloodstone dolphin sculpture mounted on a rectangular stone base, viewed from a slightly elevated side angle.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialBloodstone
  • ColourDark Green
  • MotifsDolphin figure, Recurved tail, Rectangular plinth
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

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The Grand Tour was a traditional trip of Europe undertaken by upper-class European young men of the 18th and 19th centuries to study the arts and classical antiquity, often bringing back carved stone souvenirs.

Lapidaries typically used various ornamental stones, marbles, and mineral specimens such as bloodstone, malachite, alabaster, and jasper sourced from Italian and European quarries.

Authenticity is usually determined by hand-carved tool marks, natural mineral inclusions, age-related surface wear, and the specific density and type of stone characteristic of period workshops.

These items can be placed on a stack of books, a wooden writing desk, or a mantelpiece to add a touch of historical texture and scholarly interest to a space.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid exposing the stone to moisture, chemical solvents, or direct sunlight to prevent surface damage.
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