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Pair of 19th C Carved Walnut Lions
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Pair of 19th C Carved Walnut Lions

19th century
Sold 29 October 2025 · Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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A Pair of 19th Century Carved Walnut Lions.

Each proud beast looking forward, their head covered with an extravagant mane, their jaws slightly open, their front paws curled, their rear legs gathered, from which their tails appear.

Date circa 1850.

Height 10 inches, 25.5cm.

Width 14 inches, 35cm.

Depth 5 inches, 12.5cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated these Carved Walnut Lions to the 19th Century.

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SA1174718
Dealers Internal Reference
24191
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Mytton Antiques

Norton Crossroads

Atcham

Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

Description
A Pair of 19th Century Carved Walnut Lions.
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Each proud beast looking forward, their head covered with an extravagant mane, their jaws slightly open, their front paws curled, their rear legs gathered, from which their tails appear.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

Date circa 1850.

Height 10 inches, 25.5cm.

Width 14 inches, 35cm.

Depth 5 inches, 12.5cm.

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated these Carved Walnut Lions to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174718
Dealers Internal Ref
24191
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 hand-carved dark walnut lion sculptures depicted in a recumbent pose. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of hand-carved dark walnut lion sculptures depicted in a recumbent pose. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of 19th C Carved Walnut Lions

Archive II A pair of hand-carved dark walnut lion sculptures depicted in a recumbent pose. View II
Archive III A pair of hand-carved dark walnut lion sculptures depicted in a recumbent pose. View III
Archive IV A pair of hand-carved dark walnut lion sculptures depicted in a recumbent pose. View IV
Archive V A pair of hand-carved dark walnut lion sculptures depicted in a recumbent pose. View V
Archive VI A pair of hand-carved dark walnut lion sculptures depicted in a recumbent pose. View VI
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Location
Atcham (just off J7 of M54)
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4UH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mytton
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Items Sold 4,446
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Verified Since May 2008
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Location: Atcham (just off J7 of M54), Shrewsbury, Shropshire , SY4 4UH, United Kingdom
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A pair of hand-carved dark walnut lion sculptures depicted in a recumbent pose.
PAIR OF 19TH C CARVED WALNUT LIONS
Ref: SA1174718
A pair of hand-carved dark walnut lion sculptures depicted in a recumbent pose.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRecumbent pose, Detailed manes, Hand-carved features, Naturalistic anatomy
  • SizeH 25.5 cm (10 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

Carved animal figures from the nineteenth century were often created as decorative ornaments or architectural fragments, reflecting a strong Victorian interest in naturalism and craftsmanship.

These pieces are typically hand-carved from dense hardwoods such as walnut or oak, utilizing traditional chisel and gouge techniques to achieve intricate detail in the fur and anatomy.

Authenticity is assessed through tool marks, the natural patination and oxidisation of the wood, grain characteristics, and signs of age-appropriate wear and shrinkage.

They can be displayed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table to add textural contrast and a sense of history to modern minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Keep wooden carvings away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and dust gently with a dry, soft cloth without applying modern silicone-based polishes.
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