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Pair of Antique Recumbent Lions, English, Ceramic, Bookends, Victorian, C.1900
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Pair of Antique Recumbent Lions, English, Ceramic, Bookends, Victorian, C.1900

19th century
Description

This is a pair of antique recumbent lions. An English, hand painted ceramic animal figure or decorative book end, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Charming Victorian figures, of substantial form and superb colour

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Quality glazed ceramic with fine detail and personality

Palette of warm amber, yellow green and brown applied by hand

Glass eyes add an appealing decorative touch

Good weight in the hand at 3kg (6.6 lb) - could be useful as doorstops

Also suited to use as distinctive bookends for larger volumes

This is a delightful pair of antique recumbent lions, in the traditional 'Staffordshire' manner. Wonderful decorative accompaniments throughout the home, delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 34cm (13.5'')

Max Depth: 16cm (6.25'')

Max Height: 24cm (9.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Victorian Ceramic Lion Bookends to the Victorian era.

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SA1201571
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25952
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This is a pair of antique recumbent lions.
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An English, hand painted ceramic animal figure or decorative book end, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Charming Victorian figures, of substantial form and superb colour

fig 1. A pair of Victorian glazed ceramic recumbent lion bookends in terracotta orange resting on textured green and brown bases.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Recumbent Lions, English, Ceramic, Bookends, Victorian, C.1900

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Quality glazed ceramic with fine detail and personality

Palette of warm amber, yellow green and brown applied by hand

Glass eyes add an appealing decorative touch

fig 2. A pair of Victorian glazed ceramic recumbent lion bookends in terracotta orange resting on textured green and brown bases.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Recumbent Lions, English, Ceramic, Bookends, Victorian, C.1900

Good weight in the hand at 3kg (6.6 lb) - could be useful as doorstops

Also suited to use as distinctive bookends for larger volumes

This is a delightful pair of antique recumbent lions, in the traditional 'Staffordshire' manner. Wonderful decorative accompaniments throughout the home, delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 34cm (13.5'')

Max Depth: 16cm (6.25'')

Max Height: 24cm (9.5'')

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Victorian Ceramic Lion Bookends to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201571
Dealers Internal Ref
25952
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A pair of Victorian glazed ceramic recumbent lion bookends in terracotta orange resting on textured green and brown bases.

Pair of Antique Recumbent Lions, English, Ceramic, Bookends, Victorian, C.1900

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A pair of Victorian glazed ceramic recumbent lion bookends in terracotta orange resting on textured green and brown bases.
Pair of Antique Recumbent Lions, English, Ceramic, Bookends, Victorian, C.1900
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A pair of Victorian glazed ceramic recumbent lion bookends in terracotta orange resting on textured green and brown bases.
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During the late nineteenth century, English potteries produced ceramic animal figures inspired by classical sculpture and heraldry. Recumbent lions became popular decorative motifs, functioning both as mantle ornaments and functional book supports in Victorian libraries.

Victorian bookends were typically moulded from earthenware or stoneware clay before being coated in coloured lead or tin glazes. The figures were kiln-fired, producing durable ceramics with glossy, impervious surfaces.

Authentic period ceramics often exhibit crazing within the glaze, unglazed bases showing aged pottery, and small weight variations due to hand-casting processes. Mold seams may be visible, alongside subtle hand-painted glaze details.

Place the pair on a hardwood bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table to flank a curated collection of volumes. Their warm glaze and sculpted form add historical texture to contemporary or traditional rooms.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to prevent dirt accumulation. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or submersion in water, as moisture can penetrate existing glaze crazing or porous bases.
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