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Pair of Late 19th Century Ceramic Lions, British C.1890
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Pair of Late 19th Century Ceramic Lions, British C.1890

19th century
Sold 8 May 2025 · The Old Cinema
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Description

Provenance: Britain

Age: Circa 1890s

Material: Ceramic

Colour: Brown

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
31.5cm (12.40")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated these Ceramic Lion Figures to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1084546
Dealers Internal Reference
45020
Description
Provenance: Britain

Age: Circa 1890s

Material: Ceramic

Colour: Brown

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
31.5cm (12.40")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated these Ceramic Lion Figures to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1084546
Dealers Internal Ref
45020
The Old Cinema
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A pair of standing glazed brown ceramic lion figures with painted facial details against a white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of standing glazed brown ceramic lion figures with painted facial details against a white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Late 19th Century Ceramic Lions, British C.1890

Archive II A pair of standing glazed brown ceramic lion figures with painted facial details against a white background. View II
Archive III A pair of standing glazed brown ceramic lion figures with painted facial details against a white background. View III
Archive IV A pair of standing glazed brown ceramic lion figures with painted facial details against a white background. View IV
Archive V A pair of standing glazed brown ceramic lion figures with painted facial details against a white background. View V
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London
W4 1PR
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Location: 160 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 1PR, United Kingdom
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A pair of standing glazed brown ceramic lion figures with painted facial details against a white background.
Pair of Late 19th Century Ceramic Lions, British c.1890
Ref: SA1084546
A pair of standing glazed brown ceramic lion figures with painted facial details against a white background.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCeramic, Earthenware
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsMoulded manes, Hand-painted facial features, Standing posture
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 31.5 cm (12 in) x D 15.5 cm (6 in)

Ceramic lion figures gained immense popularity in British homes during the Victorian era, often manufactured by Staffordshire potteries to symbolise strength, nobility, and the British Empire, typically displayed on mantelpieces.

These pieces were traditionally cast from earthenware or pottery molds, hand-painted with metallic oxides or underglazes, and finished with a clear gloss glaze before being fired in a kiln.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit crazing in the glaze, hand-painted detailing with natural pigment variations, historical wear on the base, and lack of modern manufacturing marks.

They can be styled as focal points on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard, pairing traditional craftsmanship with contemporary minimalist surroundings to create visual contrast.

Dust gently with a dry, soft cloth, keep them out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and avoid using liquid cleaners or submersing them in water, particularly if crazing is present.
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