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Pair of Shelton Staffordshire Lion and Lamb figures

$4,122.11per set
£3,025per set
€3,565.27per set
CA$5,673.19per set
A$6,323.37per set
CHF 3,317.65per set
MX$77,218.60per set
NOK 42,008.70per set
SEK 39,704.61per set
DKK 26,609.15per set

About the Item

Pair of Shelton Staffordshire Pottery figures which feature a lion and lamb, both recumbent on a shaped, plinth base. The lion's tail is swept over it's back. Titled base with purple transfer print reading 'The young Lion shall lie down with the Lamb ISAIAH x10. 6v.' Attributed to John Lloyd of Shelton. Shredded clay forms the lion's mane and tail, and the lamb's coat. Dull gilt decoration to the base and lion. Decorated all round. Vent hole to underside. Similar piece illustrated figure 3027/3028, page 260, Schiffer's 'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.9 in (9.91 cm)Width: 4.3 in (10.93 cm)Depth: 2.6 in (6.61 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Repaired: RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched hairline to the reverse. Stabilised and retouched hairline to the base. Right facing: Very good. No restoration. Some flakes to the lions nose. KILN EFFECTS: firing crack to the base. Left facing: Good. Some flakes to the nose. KILN EFFECTS: firing cracks to the the underside. Firing crack to the the reverse across leg.
  • Seller Location:
    Chelmsford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 230361stDibs: LU4246145802352

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