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Large Victorian Cast Iron Lion and Unicorn Figures C. 1870
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Large Victorian Cast Iron Lion and Unicorn Figures C. 1870

19th century
Sold 22 August 2025 · Webberley Antiques
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Description

These large and beautiful original cast iron figures of the Lion and Unicorn - from the United Kingdom’s coat of arms - date from c. 1870 and would make a wonderful feature in house or garden.

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They are superb quality figures with well defined features and wonderfully expressive faces. The powerful wise lion and elegant proud unicorn side by side in partnership. These are flat backed and designed to be hung or to sit against a wall or to be placed within a garden border – both figures sit well and firmly without support. They are very heavy.

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This is a true pair and they are in excellent original condition with original finish and natural aged 'verdi gris'. No chips, cracks or damage.

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Dimensions are:

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Lion – 27 inches wide, 14 inches high

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Unicorn – 27 inches wide, 17.5 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Royal Figures to the 1870s.

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SA1148009
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Description
These large and beautiful original cast iron figures of the Lion and Unicorn - from the United Kingdom’s coat of arms - date from c. 1870 and would make a wonderful feature in house or garden.

They are superb quality figures with well defined features and wonderfully expressive faces. The powerful wise lion and elegant proud unicorn side by side in partnership.

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These are flat backed and designed to be hung or to sit against a wall or to be placed within a garden border – both figures sit well and firmly without support.
Webberley Antiques

They are very heavy.

fig 1. Two dark cast iron figures of a recumbent unicorn and lion displayed against a wooden plank background.
fig 1. Large Victorian Cast Iron Lion and Unicorn Figures C. 1870

This is a true pair and they are in excellent original condition with original finish and natural aged 'verdi gris'. No chips, cracks or damage.

Dimensions are:

Lion – 27 inches wide, 14 inches high

Unicorn – 27 inches wide, 17.5 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Royal Figures to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148009
Webberley Antiques
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Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years

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Archive I Two dark cast iron figures of a recumbent unicorn and lion displayed against a wooden plank background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Victorian Cast Iron Lion and Unicorn Figures C. 1870

Archive II Two dark cast iron figures of a recumbent unicorn and lion displayed against a wooden plank background. View II
Archive III Two dark cast iron figures of a recumbent unicorn and lion displayed against a wooden plank background. View III
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Archive VI Two dark cast iron figures of a recumbent unicorn and lion displayed against a wooden plank background. View VI
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Two dark cast iron figures of a recumbent unicorn and lion displayed against a wooden plank background.
Large Victorian Cast Iron Lion and Unicorn Figures c. 1870
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Two dark cast iron figures of a recumbent unicorn and lion displayed against a wooden plank background.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsRecumbent posture, Heraldic animals, Textured manes, Casting texture

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The lion and unicorn serve as the supporters of the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom, representing England and Scotland respectively, a tradition dating back to the unification of the crowns.

These items were produced using sand casting methods, where molten iron was poured into hand-packed moulds, followed by hand-finishing of surface details by skilled metalworkers.

Authenticity is determined by examining casting seams, weight density, surface oxidisation patterns, and tool marks consistent with nineteenth-century foundry practices rather than modern mass production.

These sculptures work effectively as focal points in traditional libraries, grand hallways, or positioned as formal entrance guards in garden settings to add historical weight.

Preservation involves removing dust with a soft brush, avoiding harsh chemical solvents, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to protect the metal from moisture and rust.
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