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Quality Pair of Large Antique Victorian Staffordshire Lions
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Quality Pair of Large Antique Victorian Staffordshire Lions

19th century
Description

Quality pair of large antique Victorian Staffordshire lions having the original glass eyes, tan coloured coats resting on a green and brown coloured base, unusual large size.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Victorian Staffordshire Lion Figures to the 1880s.

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SA1148095
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Quality pair of large antique Victorian Staffordshire lions having the original glass eyes, tan coloured coats resting on a green and brown coloured base, unusual large size.
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Victorian Staffordshire Lion Figures to the 1880s.

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SA1148095
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic lions in a recumbent pose with warm brown glaze and glass eyes.
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Archive I A pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic lions in a recumbent pose with warm brown glaze and glass eyes.

Quality Pair of Large Antique Victorian Staffordshire Lions

Archive II A pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic lions in a recumbent pose with warm brown glaze and glass eyes. View II
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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A pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic lions in a recumbent pose with warm brown glaze and glass eyes.
Quality pair of large antique Victorian Staffordshire lions
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A pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic lions in a recumbent pose with warm brown glaze and glass eyes.
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  • ObjectDecorative Statuettes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRecumbent pose, Moulded mane, Glass eyes, Naturalistic base
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

A pair of decorative statuettes from the Victorian period, originating around 1880, takes the form of recumbent lions. Constructed from earthenware with a lustrous glaze, the ceramic sculptures display a warm tan brown coat and dark facial markings, complemented by original glass eyes. Each animal rests upon a naturalistic base rendered in contrasting shades of green and brown, decorated with moulded foliage motifs and detailed texturing. The design incorporates a heavily textured, moulded mane framing the alert face, capturing a classic English Country House aesthetic. Measuring 26 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 33 cm deep, these substantial display pieces suit placement on a traditional mantelpiece or sideboard. They bring character and historic charm to living rooms, studies, or libraries as decorative focal points. The sturdy earthenware construction makes them resilient for interior display, while the detailed glaze finishes and expressive poses offer visual interest from multiple viewing angles within a room.

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Produced during the nineteenth century in Staffordshire, England, ceramic figures of recumbent or standing lions became popular decorative ornaments for Victorian homes, reflecting the periods interest in exotic animals and traditional symbolism.

These figures were press-moulded from earthenware clay, treated with coloured lead or translucent glazes, and often finished with hand-applied enamel highlights or inserted glass eyes.

Authentic Victorian Staffordshire earthenware typically displays hollow bases, small vent holes from the firing process, minor mould seams, and natural surface crazing within the glaze finish.

Position the pair symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, arrange them atop a console table, or place them alongside book collections within a traditional library setting.

Dust gently using a soft, dry brush or a lint-free cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaning agents or submersing the pottery in water, which can affect fragile glazes or internal fastenings.
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