How do I care for terracotta lions?

Terracotta garden sculptures require protection from severe winter frost to prevent the porous clay from cracking as absorbed moisture freezes. Placing them on stone bases keeps them clear of damp soil. Indoor terracotta and glazed earthenware need only occasional dusting with a dry cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners that can damage historic glazes or aged clay surfaces.

Are these figures glazed or unglazed?

Finishes vary by origin and intended placement, with indoor Staffordshire figures receiving glossy lead, tin, or treacle glazes. These smooth coatings protected the earthenware and added bright decorative colour. Larger garden sculptures are typically formed from terracotta, leaving the fired clay porous and matte. Some decorative pieces combine unglazed terracotta bodies with lustrous painted or glazed details.

What are spill vases used for?

Spill vases combined a decorative ceramic animal figure with an upright cylindrical holder designed to store thin wood tapers. Before matches were common, people used these tapers to transfer flames from the hearth. Placed on mantelpieces, they kept spills tidy and accessible while doubling as domestic ornaments. The lion figures added strength and sculptural interest to this everyday household object.

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These ceramic lion ornament pieces bring spirited presence into a room, spanning Staffordshire pottery figures and heavy terracotta garden sculptures.

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Pair of Large 19th C Terracotta Lions

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

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C19th Very Large Pair of Buff Terracotta Lions; of Very Impressive Scale

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C19th Very Large Pair of Buff Terracotta Lions; of Very Impressive Scale

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A Pair of Hurlford Kilmarnock Large Salt Glazed Pottery Garden Lions on Bases. Lions Circa 1850.

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A Pair of Hurlford Kilmarnock Large Salt Glazed Pottery Garden Lions on Bases. Lions Circa 1850.

From Carradale Farm Antiques

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Pair of Antique Victorian Staffordshire Lions

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Pair of Antique Victorian Staffordshire Lions

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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C19th Painted Terracotta Lions Mask

From Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

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Pair of Large 19th C Terracotta Lions

C19th Very Large Pair of Buff Terracotta Lions; of Very Impressive Scale

A Pair of Hurlford Kilmarnock Large Salt Glazed Pottery Garden Lions on Bases. Lions Circa 1850.

Pair of Antique Victorian Staffordshire Lions

C19th Painted Terracotta Lions Mask

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