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Bennington Rockingham Glazed Lion

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Bennington Rockingham Glazed Lion
Bennington, Vermont
Impressed (underside): Lyman Fenton & Co., Bennington, Vt., Fenton’s Enamel Patented 1849
Pottery, flint enamel glaze
Excellent condition, virtually no losses or repairs, minor wear along edges of base commensurate to age.
Provenance: From a prominent Philadelphia Collector.
This is a superb example of a signed Lyman Fenton Bennington Rockingham Lion. The form and large scale, facial features and intact coleslaw fur are among a few desirable attributes. The untouched nature and condition of the piece, coupled with an exceptional multi-colored flint enamel glaze further elevates its desirability.

9 ½” h., 10 ¾” w., 6” d.

Price: $8,500

Item ID: DA-CRMCS 413

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	852976

Dimensions

W.	10.75 in;	H.	9.5 in;	D.	6 in;
W.	27.31 cm;	H.	24.13 cm;	D.	15.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.

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