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Antique Mythical Dolphin Doorstop, English, Bronze Door Keeper, Regency, C.1820
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Antique Mythical Dolphin Doorstop, English, Bronze Door Keeper, Regency, C.1820

19th century
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Our Stock # 26170

This is an antique mythical dolphin doorstop. An English, bronze door keeper, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Renaissance revival taste with the use of the mythical dolphin form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Quality bronze presents warm brown hues to the finely cast shape

Used as additional detail to 16th and 17th century maps, the mythical dolphin motif presents well in bronze

Good weight in the hand at a substantial 4.18kg (9.215 lb) - ideal for medium sized doors

This is a fascinating mythical dolphin doorstop, with a strong maritime or cartographic appeal to the Renaissance period taste. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 23cm (9'')

Max Depth: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Max Height: 35.5cm (14'')

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Our Ref: 26170

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Dolphin Doorstop to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228748
Dealers Internal Reference
26170
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Description
Our Stock # 26170

This is an antique mythical dolphin doorstop. An English, bronze door keeper, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Renaissance revival taste with the use of the mythical dolphin form

fig 1. A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle.
fig 1. Antique Mythical Dolphin Doorstop, English, Bronze Door Keeper, Regency, C.1820

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Quality bronze presents warm brown hues to the finely cast shape

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Used as additional detail to 16th and 17th century maps, the mythical dolphin motif presents well in bronze.
London Fine Antiques
fig 2. A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle.
fig 2. Antique Mythical Dolphin Doorstop, English, Bronze Door Keeper, Regency, C.1820

Good weight in the hand at a substantial 4.18kg (9.215 lb) - ideal for medium sized doors

This is a fascinating mythical dolphin doorstop, with a strong maritime or cartographic appeal to the Renaissance period taste. Delivered ready for the home.

fig 3. A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle.
fig 3. Antique Mythical Dolphin Doorstop, English, Bronze Door Keeper, Regency, C.1820

Dimensions:

Max Width: 23cm (9'')

Max Depth: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Max Height: 35.5cm (14'')

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.

fig 4. A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle.
fig 4. Antique Mythical Dolphin Doorstop, English, Bronze Door Keeper, Regency, C.1820

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: 26170

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Dolphin Doorstop to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228748
Dealers Internal Ref
26170
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle.
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Archive I A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle.

Antique Mythical Dolphin Doorstop, English, Bronze Door Keeper, Regency, C.1820

Archive II A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle. View II
Archive III A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle. View III
Archive IV A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle. View IV
Archive V A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle. View V
Archive VI A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle. View VI
Archive VII A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle. View VII
Archive VIII A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle. View VIII
Archive IX A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle. View IX
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A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle.
Antique Mythical Dolphin Doorstop, English, Bronze Door Keeper, Regency, C.1820
Ref: SA1228748
A heavy cast bronze Regency period doorstop sculpted in the form of a stylised mythical dolphin with an integrated tail handle.
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Regency doorstops, often termed door porters, featured classical motifs, mythical beasts, or foliage designs sand-cast in bronze or brass to hold heavy interior doors open.

Door porters were primarily sand-cast in dense metals such as bronze, brass, or iron to ensure sufficient weight and functional stability.

Authentic period pieces display hand-chased surface details, natural patination in recessed areas, hand-finished bases, and minor casting irregularities consistent with historical methods.

Position the doorstop beside entrance doors, near fireplace hearths, or atop low shelving to serve as a functional sculptural accent within contemporary room schemes.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect the surface, avoiding harsh liquid polished compounds.
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