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Pair Seated Stone Lions
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Pair Seated Stone Lions

1940 - 1960
Description

A good pair of seated weathered stone lions or post finials.

21" high

12" depth

7" width

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND, NOT INCLUDNG SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting. Please contact us for more images, alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Vintage Garden UK has dated these Stone Lion Garden Statues to the 1950s.

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SA1052841
Description
A good pair of seated weathered stone lions or post finials.

21" high

12" depth

7" width

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND, NOT INCLUDNG SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Please contact us for more images, alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Vintage Garden UK

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Vintage Garden UK has dated these Stone Lion Garden Statues to the 1950s.

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Vintage Garden UK
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A pair of weathered off-white reconstituted stone lion statues rendered in a seated pose atop integral rectangular bases.
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Archive I A pair of weathered off-white reconstituted stone lion statues rendered in a seated pose atop integral rectangular bases.

Pair Seated Stone Lions

Archive II A pair of weathered off-white reconstituted stone lion statues rendered in a seated pose atop integral rectangular bases. View II
Archive III A pair of weathered off-white reconstituted stone lion statues rendered in a seated pose atop integral rectangular bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of weathered off-white reconstituted stone lion statues rendered in a seated pose atop integral rectangular bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of weathered off-white reconstituted stone lion statues rendered in a seated pose atop integral rectangular bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of weathered off-white reconstituted stone lion statues rendered in a seated pose atop integral rectangular bases. View VI
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Vintage Garden UK
Telephone 07968 450046 or 07377 527316
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6 The Elms Business Park
Applyby Magna
Derbyshire
DE127AP
United Kingdom
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A pair of weathered off-white reconstituted stone lion statues rendered in a seated pose atop integral rectangular bases.
Pair Seated Stone Lions
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A pair of weathered off-white reconstituted stone lion statues rendered in a seated pose atop integral rectangular bases.
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  • ObjectGarden Statues
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialReconstituted Stone
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsSeated posture, Moulded mane details, Integral plinth base

These traditional garden statues take the form of a pair of seated lions rendered in reconstituted stone with a weathered grey and off-white colour palette. Dating from the 1950 period, each piece adopts an English Country House design vibe and stands upon an integral rectangular plinth base. Both figures display a sculpted seated posture, with detailed carved manes surrounding their heads and individual claws defined upon their front paws. The stone shows signs of age through natural green moss and lichen growth across the surfaces, alongside dark weathering spots. Each statue measures 53 cm high by 30 cm deep by 18 cm wide. Garden statues of this type work particularly well positioned beside the front door of a property or along a terrace path to frame an entrance, and they suit both traditional and established country garden schemes where their aged finish integrates naturally with outdoor planting.

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Seated lion statues have traditionally served as symbolic guardians at entrances, gateposts, and pathways since classical antiquity, becoming prominent features in British country house gardens during the Georgian and Victorian eras.

Garden statuary of this nature is typically crafted from natural carved stone, marble, or reconstituted stone, which is cast using fine stone aggregates and cement to achieve durability outdoors.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural weathering, including lichen growth, surface erosion, and softened detail alongside signs of exposure consistent with long-term placement outdoors.

Positioning a pair symmetrically beside an entrance, along a gravel garden path, or flanking a patio adds architectural structure and classical symmetry to contemporary landscape design.

Stone statuary should be positioned on stable ground away from standing water and gently brushed with clean water when necessary to prevent structural damage while preserving organic surface patina.
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