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Large Pair Weathered Standing Lions
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Large Pair Weathered Standing Lions

1900 - 1920
Description

A very good pair of well weathered reconstituted stone standing lions with shields, can be used as post finials, in very good overall condition.

31" high

9.5" square base

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Scottish Highlands Please Email For Quote

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

You are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Vintage Garden UK has dated these Antique Stone Garden Lions to the 1920s.

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SA1224554
Description
A very good pair of well weathered reconstituted stone standing lions with shields, can be used as post finials, in very good overall condition.

31" high

9.5" square base

Free Delivery To UK Mainland

Scottish Highlands Please Email For Quote

fig 1. A pair of weathered grey stone garden statues depicting standing lions holding heraldic shields on rectangular bases.
fig 1. Large Pair Weathered Standing Lions

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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You are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Vintage Garden UK

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Vintage Garden UK has dated these Antique Stone Garden Lions to the 1920s.

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Vintage Garden UK
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Vintage Garden UK
Telephone 07968 450046 or 07377 527316
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6 The Elms Business Park
Applyby Magna
Derbyshire
DE127AP
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2024
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A pair of weathered grey stone garden statues depicting standing lions holding heraldic shields on rectangular bases.
Large Pair Weathered Standing Lions
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A pair of weathered grey stone garden statues depicting standing lions holding heraldic shields on rectangular bases.
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  • ObjectGarden Statues
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialStone, Reconstituted Stone
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsHeraldic shield, Carved mane, Rectangular base, Standing posture

This pair of large standing lions belongs to the English Country House style and dates from 1920. Fabricated from grey reconstituted stone, the statues show a weathered finish with signs of age. Each lion adopts a standing posture, holding a carved heraldic shield against its front and resting atop a stepped, rectangular base. The design includes detailed carving of the thick manes, facial features, and the heraldic decoration on the shields. Measuring 79 cm high with a 24 cm square base, these substantial garden statues are suited for placement beside the front door or as architectural post finials to mark an entranceway. Positioned symmetrically, the pair creates an imposing focal point for exterior spaces such as garden paths, driveways, or patio walls. The solid stone construction withstands outdoor elements while developing further natural patina over time. Their traditional heraldic motif and classical standing posture suit heritage properties, country residences, and formal gardens seeking authentic period garden ornaments.

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Heraldic lions holding shields have been featured in European architecture and estate grounds since the medieval and Renaissance periods. They traditionally symbolised strength, guardianship, and nobility, frequently placed at estate gates, entrances, and formal garden terraces.

Historical garden statues were commonly carved from natural stone such as limestone, sandstone, and marble, or cast using lead and composition stone (reconstituted stone mixed with aggregate and cement) which allowed for intricate mold designs suitable for outdoor exposure.

Authentic aged stone exhibits natural erosion, softened carved details, lichen or moss growth, and uneven tonal variation caused by environmental exposure. Cast composition pieces may show faint seam lines from original molds alongside organic weathering.

Stone lions are typically placed symmetrically to frame focal points, such as flanking a front entrance doorway, driveway gates, or the top of garden steps. They can also be integrated into deep flower beds or positioned at the end of a gravel pathway to add structural height.

To preserve aged stone, avoid harsh chemical cleaners or high-pressure washers, which can strip away organic lichen and damage soft stone surfaces. Inspect pieces before severe winter frosts to ensure trapped water inside fissures does not freeze and cause cracking.
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