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Victorian Staffordshire Lion C1860
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Victorian Staffordshire Lion C1860

19th century
Description

This aristocratic VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE LION dates from circa 1860.

He stands proudly on a grassy slope with one leg raised.

The condition is good. All there is is a tiny chip to a shredded clay grass tuft and an old filled-in chip to the back of the Figure at the base. There is no other restoration.

Height: 6.75 inches (17 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Delivery on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Staffordshire Lion Figurine to the 1860s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08872361
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Small pinhole firing vent in the base: typical mould ventilation of the mid-Victorian era.
Fine network of glaze crazing throughout: natural ageing of the lead-glazed earthenware.
Freehand enamel decoration to the mane and face: hand work from the Staffordshire potteries.
Smooth wear to the underside rim: decades of movement across flat surfaces.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124623
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Description
This aristocratic VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE LION dates from circa 1860.

He stands proudly on a grassy slope with one leg raised.

The condition is good.

“
All there is is a tiny chip to a shredded clay grass tuft and an old filled-in chip to the back of the Figure at the base.
Shaun King Antiques

There is no other restoration.

Height: 6.75 inches (17 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Delivery on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Staffordshire Lion Figurine to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 08872361
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Small pinhole firing vent in the base: typical mould ventilation of the mid-Victorian era.
Fine network of glaze crazing throughout: natural ageing of the lead-glazed earthenware.
Freehand enamel decoration to the mane and face: hand work from the Staffordshire potteries.
Smooth wear to the underside rim: decades of movement across flat surfaces.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124623
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figurine depicting a tawny brown lion standing on a rocky turquoise base.
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Archive I A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figurine depicting a tawny brown lion standing on a rocky turquoise base.

Victorian Staffordshire Lion C1860

Archive II A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figurine depicting a tawny brown lion standing on a rocky turquoise base. View II
Archive III A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figurine depicting a tawny brown lion standing on a rocky turquoise base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figurine depicting a tawny brown lion standing on a rocky turquoise base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figurine depicting a tawny brown lion standing on a rocky turquoise base. View V
Archive VI A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figurine depicting a tawny brown lion standing on a rocky turquoise base. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figurine depicting a tawny brown lion standing on a rocky turquoise base. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figurine depicting a tawny brown lion standing on a rocky turquoise base. View VIII
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A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figurine depicting a tawny brown lion standing on a rocky turquoise base.
VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE LION c1860
Ref: SA1124623
A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figurine depicting a tawny brown lion standing on a rocky turquoise base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCeramic Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Lead Glaze, Paint
  • ColourTawny Brown
  • MotifsPress-moulded body, rockwork base, painted mane, molded details
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 14.5 cm (6 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This Victorian Staffordshire ceramic figurine depicts a tawny brown lion standing on a rocky turquoise base with painted red grass tufts. Dating from 1860, the earthenware piece has a lead glaze and painted details, showing a press-moulded body, a dark brown and black painted mane, and a rockwork base. Condition notes include a tiny chip to a shredded clay grass tuft and an old filled-in chip to the back of the figure at the base. The piece measures 17 cm high, 14.5 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. Placed on a mantelpiece in an English Country House setting, the figurine adds a traditional decorative accent to a room. The piece integrates easily into a display of antique ceramics, bringing period character and colour to a shelf or display cabinet.

FAQs

Staffordshire pottery refers to earthenware figures and wares manufactured in the Staffordshire region of England, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries. Production increased significantly during the Victorian era to meet widespread demand for accessible home decor.

These pieces were created using multi-part plaster moulds pressed with local clay, resulting in a hollow interior. After firing, workmen decorated them with coloured glazes or hand-painted enamel finishes.

Authentic pieces generally feature hollow construction, small air release holes, crazing within the glaze, and unglazed flat areas on the underside where the piece rested during firing.

Position the piece as an accent on a bookshelf, side table, or mantelpiece paired with modern art or clean-lined timber furniture to create contrast.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth or brush. Avoid soaking in water or using harsh chemical cleaners, as water can enter internal cavities and damage underglaze enamels.
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