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C. 1850, Rockingham Pottery, Staffordshire, Treacle Glazed Medici Lion (English)
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C. 1850, Rockingham Pottery, Staffordshire, Treacle Glazed Medici Lion (English)

19th century
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C. 1850, Rockingham Pottery, Staffordshire, Treacle Glazed Medici Lion on Stepped Base (English).

Based on the early classical marble original from the Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence.

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age. A very minor chip to base at front (as shown).

PROVENANCE:

From the Collection of Nigell and Heather D’Oyly. Nigell and Heather have been passionate collectors throughout their married life. The core of their collection was inherited from the J W French side of Nigell’s family, who were prosperous flour millers based in Bow, Chelsea and Ware. Their notable relatives include Sir Charles D’Oyly, 7th Baronet (1781-1845), an accomplished watercolorist based in Calcutta, and Sir John D’Oyly, 1st Baronet of Kandy, Ceylon (1774-1824).

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Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Treacle Glazed Lion Figure to the 1850s.

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21.5cm (8.46")
Width
18cm (7.09")
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Description
C. 1850, Rockingham Pottery, Staffordshire, Treacle Glazed Medici Lion on Stepped Base (English).

Based on the early classical marble original from the Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence.

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age. A very minor chip to base at front (as shown).

fig 1. A 19th-century treacle-glazed ceramic Medici lion standing on a rectangular plinth base with one paw rested on a sphere.
fig 1. C. 1850, Rockingham Pottery, Staffordshire, Treacle Glazed Medici Lion (English)

PROVENANCE:

From the Collection of Nigell and Heather D’Oyly. Nigell and Heather have been passionate collectors throughout their married life.

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The core of their collection was inherited from the J W French side of Nigell’s family, who were prosperous flour millers based in Bow, Chelsea and Ware.
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Their notable relatives include Sir Charles D’Oyly, 7th Baronet (1781-1845), an accomplished watercolorist based in Calcutta, and Sir John D’Oyly, 1st Baronet of Kandy, Ceylon (1774-1824).

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please, visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Treacle Glazed Lion Figure to the 1850s.

Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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Archive I A 19th-century treacle-glazed ceramic Medici lion standing on a rectangular plinth base with one paw rested on a sphere.

C. 1850, Rockingham Pottery, Staffordshire, Treacle Glazed Medici Lion (English)

Archive II A 19th-century treacle-glazed ceramic Medici lion standing on a rectangular plinth base with one paw rested on a sphere. View II
Archive III A 19th-century treacle-glazed ceramic Medici lion standing on a rectangular plinth base with one paw rested on a sphere. View III
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A 19th-century treacle-glazed ceramic Medici lion standing on a rectangular plinth base with one paw rested on a sphere.
C. 1850, Rockingham Pottery, Staffordshire, Treacle Glazed Medici Lion (English)
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A 19th-century treacle-glazed ceramic Medici lion standing on a rectangular plinth base with one paw rested on a sphere.
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  • ObjectCeramic Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Lead Glaze
  • ColourTreacle Brown
  • MotifsMedici lion pose, Sphere under paw, Mottled glaze, Plinth base
  • SizeH 21.5 cm (8 in) x W 18 cm (7 in)

This Victorian ceramic figurine depicts a Medici lion standing on an integrated rectangular plinth base with one paw resting on a sphere. Produced around 1850 by the Rockingham Pottery in Staffordshire, the earthenware sculpture is finished in a glossy, mottled treacle brown lead glaze with darker pooling in the crevices and mane details. The traditional composition follows the early classical marble original from the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, showing detailed facial features, a textured mane, and a curved tail. The piece exhibits wear commensurate with age, including a very minor chip to the front of the base. Dimensions are 21.5 cm high and 18 cm wide. Suitable for display in a traditional gentleman's library or study, the figure works well positioned on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookshelf surface. The solid earthen construction and flat plinth base allow stable placement on horizontal wooden or stone surfaces. Interior collectors use such Staffordshire ceramics to accent decorative arrangements alongside books or period objects. The compact footprint fits easily into narrow display spaces while retaining visual presence through its dark glaze and classical proportions.

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The design originates from the 16th-century marble sculptures commissioned by the Medici family in Rome, featuring a lion standing with one paw resting on a sphere. English potteries in the 19th century adapted this classical motif for lead-glazed and treacle-glazed earthenwares.

Treacle glaze, closely associated with Rockingham and Yorkshire potteries, was created using a lead-based glaze rich in iron oxide or manganese. When fired, the glaze melted and ran down the piece, creating mottled shades of deep brown, amber, and honey.

Authentic pieces feature pooling of glaze in recessed details, heavy earthenware bodies, and unglazed or lightly glazed bases showing age-appropriate wear. Later reproductions often lack the subtle tonal variations and depth of 19th-century lead glazes.

These dark ceramic sculptures work well as focal accents on dark wood bookshelves, marble fireplace mantels, or structured console tables. The rich brown glaze complements moody wall palettes, natural timber finishes, and brass accents.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to remove loose dirt. Avoid immersing earthenware in water or using abrasive chemical cleaners, as moisture can penetrate underlying crazing or unglazed areas.
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