Antique Staffordshire pottery pearlware figures of Lion and Lioness

Reference: 6909

Dated: c. 1790 to c. 1810 Staffordshire England

Pair of pearlware pottery figures of a Lion and Lioness modelled standing on a green grass and brown coloured earth base. This rare pair are expressively modelled with a stylish representation.

Dimensions: 5.50 inch wide 5.50 inch high 2.75 inch deep

Medium: Pottery ceramic earthenware pearlware

Current Condition Fine ,no restorations with only very minor fritting at base of lioness figure.

Provenance: With Jonathan Horne London England (Both figure retain his labels)
Private collection USA

Literature: Myrna Schkolne. Volume 3 Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840 ,page 156, figure reference 126.59

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