Search 0
• 219 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTSNEW
219 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1193085
FOR SALE
£650
Email Phone
Save
Pair of Nineteenth Century Ceramic Treacle Glazed Lions
For sale by Reindeer Antiques
for sale €761     $826
£650
Reindeer Antiques

Reindeer Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since May 2019
Browse dealers 84 items
  • About Us
    Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.
Relevant Links
Id #SA1193085
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Pair of Nineteenth Century Ceramic Treacle Glazed Lions

19th century
Description

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")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1193085
Dealers Internal Reference
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
Sellingantiques Ref
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.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Reindeer Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A pair of nineteenth-century ceramic recumbent lions featuring a glossy dark brown treacle glaze resting on cream-coloured moulded bases.
1 / 1
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

Enlarged Archival View
Reindeer Antiques

Reindeer Antiques
Telephone 020 7937 3754
Location
81 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reindeerantiques
Verified Since May 2019
Items For Sale 84
Items Sold 244
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Verified Since May 2019
View Dealer Info
Location: 81 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 4BG, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/reindeerantiques
Verified
May 2019
For Sale
84
Sold
244
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
Ref: SA1193085
A pair of nineteenth-century ceramic recumbent lions featuring a glossy dark brown treacle glaze resting on cream-coloured moulded bases.
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Ceramic, Lead Glaze
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsRecumbent posture, Moulded mane details, Shaped plinth base, Treacle drip glaze
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This pair of nineteenth-century decorative earthenware lions exemplifies Victorian craftsmanship through hand-modelled recumbent postures and detailed moulded manes. Each ceramic figure is finished in a glossy, dark brown lead glaze that drips realistically over the cream-coloured, shaped plinth bases, creating a striking contrast of rich brown and pale tones. The lions show minor surface wear appropriate to their age, with subtle tonal variations in the shiny glaze and clean lines along the stepped earthenware edges. Measuring 11.5 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep, these compact sculptures fit neatly into limited display spaces. Ideal for placement on a mantelpiece in a gentleman's library or study, these decorative objects introduce traditional character to period and eclectic interiors. The recumbent animals complement bookshelves, sideboards, or console tables, serving as subtle focal points among books and ornaments. Their durable ceramic construction and classic Victorian styling make them practical additions for traditional home displays, adding historical interest and tactile warmth to living areas or offices.

FAQs

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.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories