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Pair of Shelton Staffordshire Lion and Lamb figures

Offered by: Madelena Antiques

Description
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.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Right facing: Very good. No restoration. Some flakes to the lions nose. Left facing: Good. Some flakes to the nose. RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched hairline to the reverse. Stabilised and retouched hairline to the base.
Creation Date:	1840
Styles / Movements:	Staffordshire, Traditional, Victorian
Dealer Reference #:	23036
Incollect Reference #:	813512

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