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19th Century Regency serpent-handled brass door stop. This elegant and functional piece has an undeniable sculptural quality. It features a long barley-twist stem terminating in a handle shaped like an ouroboros, with a well-defined serpent attempting to bite its own tail. The base of the door stop is bell-shaped and heavily weighted. Referencing classical antiquity, the serpent motif serves as a talisman believed to ward off evil and protect a person or household.
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