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A Pair of Black Painted Cast Iron Recumbent Lions C.1850
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A Pair of Black Painted Cast Iron Recumbent Lions C.1850

19th century
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A pair of black painted cast iron recumbent Lions on oval bases,

5in High x 8in Long

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Serendipity Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Lion Figures to the 1850s.

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A pair of black painted cast iron recumbent Lions on oval bases,

5in High x 8in Long

Date of Manufacture

Serendipity Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Lion Figures to the 1850s.

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A Pair of Black Painted Cast Iron Recumbent Lions C.1850

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Preston Court
Near Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 2LL
United Kingdom
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A pair of black-painted cast iron statues depicting recumbent lions resting on oval bases.
A pair of black painted cast iron recumbent Lions c.1850
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A pair of black-painted cast iron statues depicting recumbent lions resting on oval bases.
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  • ObjectDecorative Sculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Paint
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsRecumbent lion, Moulded mane, Oval plinth

A pair of Victorian decorative sculptures in the form of recumbent lions, dating to around 1850, serve as striking ornamental objects for the home. Each figure takes the shape of a resting lion with a detailed moulded mane, relaxed limbs, and a focused facial expression, positioned atop an oval plinth decorated with a fluted border. Made from cast iron with a black painted finish, the sculptures show minor surface wear and tonal variations across the dark coating. Each lion measures 13 cm high by 20 cm long. Placed upon a fireplace hearth or styled on a shelf within a gentleman's library, these decorative iron pieces bring traditional Victorian character to interior spaces. The substantial metal construction ensures stability on flat surfaces, while the compact dimensions allow them to fit comfortably on mantelpieces, sideboards, or desk tops without dominating the room. The dark finish coordinates with various interior colour schemes, offering a classic accent inspired by historic animal sculpture.

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Cast iron lion figures became popular decorative items during the nineteenth century, often produced in foundry production runs as doorstops, bookends, or hearth ornaments. Lions symbolised strength and nobility, making them favoured motifs in Victorian interior design.

These pieces were created by pouring molten iron into sand moulds. Once cooled, the rough castings were hand-finished to reduce seams, and a protective layer of black paint, lacquer, or enameling was applied.

Authentic mid-nineteenth-century cast iron displays heavy density, subtle mold seam lines that show manual filing, and age-appropriate paint wear revealing dark metal or minor oxidisation beneath.

A pair of recumbent lions can be positioned as bookends on a library shelf, placed flanking a fireplace hearth, or styled on a console table to lend visual weight and classical proportions to a room.

Maintain painted cast iron by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush. Avoid water and chemical solvents, which can strip historic paint layers or cause corrosion on exposed iron.
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