Antique Dolphin

The base of the chair is painted black, it cast iron and it depicts three dolphins, these are not the dolphins as we know of them today, these are what sailors depicted dolphins as i...

The base of the chair is painted black, it cast iron and it depicts three dolphins, these are not the dolphins as we know of them today, these are what sailors depicted dolphins as i...

The base of the chair is painted black, it cast iron and it depicts three dolphins, these are not the dolphins as we know of them today, these are what sailors depicted dolphins as i...

The teapot retains the original stained wood handle fitted to impressive embossed silver sockets incorporating scroll decoration, in addition to an antique dolphin design to the uppe...

This is really quite a wonderful dish set in solid bronze and has beautiful detail depicting two dolphins. All original. Circa 1800s.

Pair of bergères, France, c. 1820, mahogany, upholstered seat in gondola form, backrests with stylized dolphins, newly upholstered and covered, shellac hand polish Height: 85.5 cm, ...

An Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Companion Barometer By Henry Vian after Jean-Charles Delafosse Henry Vian after Jean-Charles Delafosse The tops with a...

Royal Worcester Exhibition Vase with Dolphin Handle, Mask Heads & Cherubs – 1884 An exceptional Royal Worcester porcelain exhibition vase, dated 1884, retailed by the distinguished f...

Featuring three mythological figures, Neptune, Vulcan etc. Also stylized dolphins - the shade with acid etched neoclassical decoration. 3 lights.

A very cool pair of Art Deco brass, chrome and black bakelite trinket / cigarette boxes with a dolphin handles by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The boxes are in very good vintage conditi...

Pair of circa 1920's French patinated bronze table lamps shaped as 3 intertwined stylised dolphins. Measurements: Height of body: 22" height to shade rest: 31" Diameter: 8"

Silver plate with the intertwined dolphins and a wonderful yellow shade. It is electrified and works very well.

The bowl is supported by 4 dolphins rising from a heavily detailed base with applied anchor and shells. circa 1900 Width over handles: 46.5cm Width of bowl at widest point: 31cm We...

Adorned with intricately carved grape vines, it features a fluted body resting on four elegantly sculpted dolphins. With their classical form, the dolphins sit atop a square column b...

This antique commode from Italy has its original artisan painted finish which includes a faux-marbled top, drawer fronts outlining the panel trim and embellished with scrolling folia...

French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore table lamp with Neptune & dolphins at base holding glass globe with etched stars fabricated from a compote base.

Pair of Early 20thC White Onyx Table Lamps, having gilt metal supports in the form of stylised dolphins - 6.5" diam x18.5"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the same ma...

This example features a slatted tapering openwork basket raised on three gilt and ebonized dolphin supports resting on a tripartite stand over claw and ball fee.

The square base, decorated with a flower frieze, stands on claw feet and is topped by a circular base with swan, scroll, rose and female portrait motifs. Four dolphins link the base ...

Elegant Late 18th Century Mirror from France, hand-carved in gilt wood of the LouisXVI directory era, the top carved with birds and flowers and top edges with carved dolphins, the su...

Above are the striking dolphins, displaying fierce expressions and intricately detailed scales throughout their scrolled tails.

A monumental fountain, adorned with a cherub and a dolphin spouting water, symbolizes both the lust of the aggressors and the purifying water of the bath.

This superb pair of tazzas each feature scrolling foliate handles decorated with stylised dolphin head detailing on fluted bowls above curling acanthus leaves and circular bases on R...

It was owned by a Mr. Alfred William Dolphin, a bootmaker from Southend-On-Sea. Retouret was an excellent watchmaker, together with his brother he established a business in Geneve pr...

English Regency-style (19th Century) rectangular bronze pen tray with dolphin and floral relief edge.

Dating to the 1600s, this wooden maritime carving from Amsterdam features a pair of asymmetrical dolphins with foliate tails. Interestingly, both dolphins have been carved in the vei...

At the center of the bowl is a patinated Bronze winged putti holding a dolphin from which the water will spray.

Decorated in various tones of blue on a gray ground with stylized birds and flowers with gilt highlights, with dolphin handles and twin dolphin finials.

Ornately decorated frame with openwork of fleur-de-lis, renaissance architectural style motifs and scrolls surmounted with a central urn flanked by dolphins. Both pieces are fitted w...

The crown is molded with egg and dart detail and wonderfully carved dolphins, embellished with hand-turned finials. On the sides, there are Gothic brackets, also meticulously detai...

Typically fashioned from wood and sometimes enhanced with a lustrous silvered finish known as meccha, these pieces drew inspiration from the natural and aquatic world, incorporating ...

The top decorated with a pair of dolphins. Overall beautifully carved and gilded guilloche carved frame.

An 18th century bronze model of a field cannon, mounted on a brass bound oak carriage The cannon with dolphin handles and good patiation. Possibly originally used as a starter cannon

Gaetano BATTAGLIA (Naples-Italy-Active between 1850 and 1885) Large circular earthenware plate in the style of Italian majolica with polychrome historiated decoration on the basin, t...

The corner blocks of Roman dolphins and scallop shells. The jambs carved with conforming rinceau with Amorino with birds atop candlesticks, supporting capitals of carved eagles and  ...

A spectacular pair of Italian 18th Century style bronze fire dogs, each depicting classical Roman figures, children playing below and raised on a pair of Dolphins. Batch 81 63040. U...

An outstanding cast iron jardinere three tier stand, with super and very crisp castings of cherubs, masks, dolphin feet and scrolls, painted white, and in escellent condition. 33.5"...

The lid is topped with a dolphin finial. The decoration includes maskarons, landscapes, buildings, and floral and plant motifs.

A fine pair of French, circa 1785, late Louis XVI fauteuils having tall tablet form backrests on channeled vertical supports issuing shaped arms ending in 'dolphin-nose' arm-rests ab...

Exceptional and huge pair of armchairs, in carved wood, decorated with acanthus leaves and volutes, the armrests ending in lions' heads, the footrests in dolphins' heads. Traces of ...

The gilt-bronze mounts are finely cast with scrolling rocaille decoration, surmounted by bird finials and terminating in dolphin cast feet. The jardinières retain their original lin...

Pair of large antique (late 19th century) Renaissance Revival period silvered bronze sconces (wall lights) with four electrified candle arms, with wall plate with openwork scrolling ...

Shaped leather featuring brasses of a Sun Boss, Cockeral, Horse & Wagon, Dolphin Fish, & Windmill. 22 1/8" long, 4" w. We are a family business that has been a major source for the ...

The larger size serves to accentuate the dolphins’ graceful curves and intricately detailed decoration.

Additional motifs include large, parted leaves, dolphins, and additional gadroon, all of which can be seen on the highly detailed base.

Antique Victorian French Style Hand Painted Angel and Child Glass Table Lamps Raised on Brass Dolphin Base - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 27.5" H (to finial) x 20....

A closer look at the mythological dolphin or the movement in the cloth behind Venus further reveals the level of detailing and is a true testament to the finest craftsmanship and of ...

Two Gilt Bronze Candle Arms Each arm extends from a central junction decorated with stylized dolphin heads and a radiating sunburst medallion.

Each carved figure standing contrapposto holding aloft a cornucopia form torchere , resting on three adorsed dolphins on a shaped plinth

Crafted in solid cherrywood, the commode features three full-length drawers, each adorned with its original brass ring handles, decorated with shell and stylized dolphin motifs – a d...

The dolphin was a common symbol associated with Venus, and the cupid riding the dolphin signifies the divine ancestry of the Julian family, from which Augustus descended.

The domed octagonal cover is surmounted by a distinctive finial modeled as double dolphins (or entwined koi), also finished in matching yellow and gold.

The lower half of the clock is centred on a maritime theme, featuring Neptune flanked by a pair of beautifully modelled dolphins. The dolphins ride stylised surf upon sweeping scroll...

Wonderful antique Victorian quality carved oak freestanding centre table having a quality oak top with a moulded edge above one long carved oak frieze drawer, having quality carved o...

The ladle has a deep shell bowl and the stem is modelled as a trident with two dolphins between its tines. This was a design which was first made by Paul Storr.

Candlestand side table, of elaborately foliate-carved teakwood, having a round top on highly decorated, knopped pedestal base, raised on splayed legs ending in a trio of dolphins, on...

Above are three intertwined Ormolu dolphins with water spilling from their mouths surrounding a foliate finial.

These elegant chairs embody timeless sophistication, featuring high backs and gracefully curved armrests that culminate in intricately carved dolphin head motifs—a hallmark of the Em...

A most handsome silver plated wine bottle carrier, showing a reeded tri-corner base fitted with a conforming gallery that securely accommodates 3 Bordeaux shaped wine bottles, raised...

Good quality heavy casting with dolphin head feet and black painted patina. Original red and grey veined marble top with brass band around the perimeter.