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Pair of 19th C Brass Lions
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Pair of 19th C Brass Lions

19th century
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A Pair of 19th Century Brass Lions.

The counter facing pair of lions, each resting with front paws ahead and crossed, the rear legs gathered under the hind quarters and the long tails sweeping over the bodies. The proud beasts with heads raised, their rather appealing expressions emerging from extravagant manes.

Date circa 1830.

Height 4 inches, 10cm.

Width 8 inches, 20cm.

Depth 3 3/4 inches, 9.5cm.

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Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated these Antique Brass Lion Figures to the 19th Century.

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24366
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Mytton Antiques

Norton Crossroads

Atcham

Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

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A Pair of 19th Century Brass Lions.
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The counter facing pair of lions, each resting with front paws ahead and crossed, the rear legs gathered under the hind quarters and the long tails sweeping over the bodies.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

The proud beasts with heads raised, their rather appealing expressions emerging from extravagant manes.

Date circa 1830.

Height 4 inches, 10cm.

Width 8 inches, 20cm.

Depth 3 3/4 inches, 9.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated these Antique Brass Lion Figures to the 19th Century.

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SA1215966
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24366
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008

Fine antiques from the 18th century onwards, supplying both trade and private customers worldwide.

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A pair of cast brass figures depicting recumbent lions with detailed manes and crossed paws facing forward.
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Archive I A pair of cast brass figures depicting recumbent lions with detailed manes and crossed paws facing forward.

Pair of 19th C Brass Lions

Archive II A pair of cast brass figures depicting recumbent lions with detailed manes and crossed paws facing forward. View II
Archive III A pair of cast brass figures depicting recumbent lions with detailed manes and crossed paws facing forward. View III
Archive IV A pair of cast brass figures depicting recumbent lions with detailed manes and crossed paws facing forward. View IV
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Archive VI A pair of cast brass figures depicting recumbent lions with detailed manes and crossed paws facing forward. View VI
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Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

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Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4UH
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A pair of cast brass figures depicting recumbent lions with detailed manes and crossed paws facing forward.
PAIR OF 19TH C BRASS LIONS
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A pair of cast brass figures depicting recumbent lions with detailed manes and crossed paws facing forward.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRecumbent posture, Detailed mane, Cast paws

This pair of decorative objects comprises nineteenth-century Victorian brass lions. Modelled as counter-facing recumbent beasts with raised heads, each figure displays a detailed mane, crossed front paws resting ahead, hind legs gathered under the quarters, and a long tail sweeping over the body. The cast metal bears a bright gold colour and smooth polished finish, highlighting the expressive faces and naturalistic anatomy. Measuring 10 cm in height by 20 cm in width and 9.5 cm in depth, these compact figures are well-suited for display on a mantelpiece or within a gentleman's library. They sit securely upon any flat surface, adding a traditional touch of nineteenth-century decorative metalwork to a study, living room shelf, or desktop display.

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In 19th-century design, lions symbolised strength, courage, and majesty, making them popular subjects for decorative brassware. They were frequently cast as mantelpiece ornaments, paperweights, or bookends in Victorian and Regency interiors.

During this era, metal artisans typically used sand-casting or lost-wax casting techniques to form brass sculptures. The cast pieces were then hand-chased and polished to accentuate fine details such as the mane, facial features, and muscular structure.

Authentic 19th-century pieces often display natural surface patination, hand-chased finishing marks, and slight irregularities inherent to period casting processes. They typically possess significant weight relative to modern hollow reproductions.

These sculpted metal pieces function effectively as mantelpiece accents, bookends on open shelving, or decorative paperweights on an executive desk. Pairing dark wood or matte painted surfaces with warm brass creates an appealing visual contrast.

Dust the brass figures regularly with a soft dry cloth to prevent dirt accumulation. To preserve aged patination, avoid harsh chemical cleaners and abrasive polishes, opting instead for gentle microfibre dusting or a light application of microcrystalline wax.
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