{"product_id":"brass-dolphin-trident-doorstop-neptune-vintage-20th-century","title":"Large Patinated Brass Dolphin and Neptune Trident Doorstop – Europe, 20th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLarge decorative patinated cast brass doorstop depicting a stylized dolphin with its long tail entwined around Neptune’s trident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe composition belongs to the neoclassical maritime decorative tradition, combining a fantastical dolphin, spread fins, a vertical trident and a stepped rectangular base. At 43 cm high, the piece has a strong sculptural presence beyond its original function as a doorstop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVariants of this type are documented among European, particularly English, decorative doorstops produced from the late 19th century through the 20th century. As no maker’s mark has been identified on this example, we retain a deliberately cautious 20th-century dating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe piece retains a natural aged patina, with casting irregularities, small marks and surface variations consistent with its age and manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eObject: doorstop \/ decorative object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSubject: fantastical dolphin and Neptune’s trident\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOrigin: Europe, probably in the English decorative tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePeriod: 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMaterial: cast brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFinish: natural aged golden patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eConstruction: hollow cast and assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMark: no identified maker’s mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHeight: 43 cm \/ 16.9 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWidth: 17 cm \/ 6.7 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDepth: 7 cm \/ 2.8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeight: 2.4 kg \/ 5.3 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGood vintage condition. Natural patina, small marks, localized oxidation and casting irregularities consistent with age and manufacture. The underside retains its original, unrestored appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eREF\u0026nbsp;: NBR1200826\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEST49","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115046519126,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/6317\/0390\/files\/brass-dolphin-trident-doorstop-neptune-vintage-20th-century-1.jpg?v=1787844584","url":"https:\/\/nest49.net\/en\/products\/brass-dolphin-trident-doorstop-neptune-vintage-20th-century","provider":"NEST49","version":"1.0","type":"link"}