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Antique Signed American Folk Art Sewer Tile or Redware Pottery Lion Figurine

$2,450

£1,863.12

€2,149.02

CA$3,432

A$3,841.09

CHF 2,005.65

MX$46,861.50

NOK 25,459.06

SEK 24,159.08

DKK 16,047.83

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A fine antique signed Folk Art lion figurine. In the form of a recumbent lion. Signed to the underside. The signature appears to read: 'J Silverthorn' Made out of a reddish-brown redware or stoneware sewer tile pottery. Simply a great piece of American Folk Art! Date: Mid to Late 19th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no cracks or repairs. Condition Details There are chips to the base & edges, fritting throughout, and a large spot of pitting to the lion's back. Otherwise, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Unknown Marks: Inscribed to the inside with an artist's signature. Measurements: Length: ca. 8 3/8 in. Width: ca. 4 in. Height: ca. 5 3/4 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 8.38 in (21.29 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)

Style:

Folk Art (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Ceramic,Pottery,Glazed

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There are chips to the base & edges, fritting throughout, and a large spot of pitting to the lion's back. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Seller Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Reference Number:

Seller: DSA INV HA A221stDibs: LU1610228533872

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