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Pair of Nineteenth Century Cast Iron Lions
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Pair of Nineteenth Century Cast Iron Lions

19th century
Sold 1 July 2026 · Reindeer Antiques
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A wonderful pair of Flemish lions rampant cast in steel and dating to the early Nineteenth Century ; the lions are sand cast and of great scale. Circa 1840.

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated these Antique Cast Iron Lions to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
36.8cm (14.49")
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SA1170005
Dealers Internal Reference
BA933
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A wonderful pair of Flemish lions rampant cast in steel and dating to the early Nineteenth Century ; the lions are sand cast and of great scale. Circa 1840.
Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated these Antique Cast Iron Lions to the 19th Century.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
36.8cm (14.49")
Reference Numbers
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SA1170005
Dealers Internal Ref
BA933
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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A pair of nineteenth-century cast iron lion figures in a rampant posture with detailed manes and scrollwork. SOLD1 JUL 26
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth-century cast iron lion figures in a rampant posture with detailed manes and scrollwork. SOLD1 JUL 26

Pair of Nineteenth Century Cast Iron Lions

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81 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BG
United Kingdom
Verified Since May 2019
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Location: 81 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 4BG, United Kingdom
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A pair of nineteenth-century cast iron lion figures in a rampant posture with detailed manes and scrollwork.
Pair of Nineteenth Century cast iron lions
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A pair of nineteenth-century cast iron lion figures in a rampant posture with detailed manes and scrollwork.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRampant lion, Detailed mane, Scrollwork accents, Clawed paws
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 36.8 cm (14 in)

During the nineteenth century, advancements in industrial founding techniques allowed for the mass production of highly detailed decorative cast iron items, ranging from architectural hardware to garden ornaments and interior plaques.

Pieces from this period were typically produced using sand casting, where molten iron was poured into compacted sand moulds formed from wooden or metal patterns, resulting in durable items with distinct surface textures and crisp detailing.

Authentic period pieces often exhibit characteristic surface oxidation, evidence of hand-finishing with chisels or files, heavy weight, and casting flaws or seam lines consistent with historical manufacturing methods rather than modern smooth replicas.

These pieces can be mounted on walls as focal art or displayed on heavy timber surfaces to introduce industrial texture, historical weight, and a sense of classical heraldry into contemporary living spaces.

Preservation involves keeping the metal in a dry environment to prevent active corrosion, gently removing surface dust with a soft brush, and occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax or light mineral oil to protect the finish without damaging the patina.
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