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A VICTORIAN RED AND GREEN CORNISH SERPENTINE MARBLE MODEL OF A DOLPHIN ENTWINED AROUND AN ANCHOR
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A VICTORIAN RED AND GREEN CORNISH SERPENTINE MARBLE MODEL OF A DOLPHIN ENTWINED AROUND AN ANCHOR

CIRCA 1890

Closed19 March 2013

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GBP 2,000

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A VICTORIAN RED AND GREEN CORNISH SERPENTINE MARBLE MODEL OF A DOLPHIN ENTWINED AROUND AN ANCHOR
CIRCA 1890
On a spreading circular base, probably originally supporting a dish, losses and restorations
19½ in. (49.5 cm.) high

Specialist note

The symbology of the dolphin and anchor has been used since Roman times to illustrate the adage 'Festina Lente' meaning 'Make haste slowly'