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Pair of Nineteenth Century Ceramic Treacle Glazed Lions
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Pair of Nineteenth Century Ceramic Treacle Glazed Lions

19th century
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A charming pair of Nineteenth Century ceramic treacle glazed lions modelled on shaped plinth bases. Circa 1860.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
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Reindeer Antiques has dated these Treacle Glazed Ceramic Lions to the 19th Century.

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SA1193085
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BA1469
Description
A charming pair of Nineteenth Century ceramic treacle glazed lions modelled on shaped plinth bases. Circa 1860.
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated these Treacle Glazed Ceramic Lions to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193085
Dealers Internal Ref
BA1469
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 ceramic recumbent lions featuring a glossy dark brown treacle glaze resting on cream-coloured moulded bases.
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth-century ceramic recumbent lions featuring a glossy dark brown treacle glaze resting on cream-coloured moulded bases.

Pair of Nineteenth Century ceramic treacle glazed lions

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Reindeer Antiques
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A pair of nineteenth-century ceramic recumbent lions featuring a glossy dark brown treacle glaze resting on cream-coloured moulded bases.
Pair of Nineteenth Century ceramic treacle glazed lions
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A pair of nineteenth-century ceramic recumbent lions featuring a glossy dark brown treacle glaze resting on cream-coloured moulded bases.
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Treacle glaze refers to a rich, dark brown iron oxide glaze applied to earthenware ceramic items during the nineteenth century. Originating in Yorkshire and Staffordshire potteries, this deep molasses-coloured finish was widely applied to decorative homeware and animal figures.

These figures were typically pressed or slip-cast using earthenware clay inside multi-part plaster moulds. Once shaped and unfired, the pieces received a glaze enriched with manganese or iron oxide to create the characteristic deep brown streaked appearance upon firing.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples frequently exhibit hand-finished mould seams, glaze pooling in deeper crevices, and unglazed or cream-tinted earthenware bases. They typically display signs of kiln support marks and light wear around the base rim consistent with age.

Pairing ceramic animal figures on a wooden mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table adds organic texture and classic visual form. Arranging them alongside modern books or structured glassware creates a balanced contrast between contemporary and antique elements.

Dust the figures regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to clean textured areas. Avoid immersing earthenware in water or using harsh chemical cleaners, which can enter unglazed bases or exacerbate fine glaze crazing.
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