Antique Staffordshire porcelaineous figures of the Lion and the Lamb circa 1836

Reference: 0869

Dated: c. 1836 Stafford

Pair of antique period Staffordshire porcelaineous figures by John and Rebecca Lloyd of Shelton Staffordshire. The figures were inspired by the lion tamer Van Ambrugh who trained a lion to lie with the lamb as described in biblical texts. Princess Victoria (later Queen) was so enthralled with the act that she attended the Dury Lane performance on two occasions.
The quality of John and Rebecca Lloyd is exceptional and their technique of decorating the lions mane has never been surpassed.
The figures have great charm and quality and sit well in either a formal town house or country setting.

Dimensions: 3.75 inch high

Medium: Staffordshire porcelain

Current Condition Small chip at back of one figure restored.

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