Pair of antique Staffordshire pottery figures of the Lion and Unicorn with bocage by Walton c1820

Reference: 1123

Dated: 1820 Staffordshire England

A good pair of antique Staffordshire pearlware bocage pottery figures by Walton of the Lion and Unicorn.
These charming pairs are increasingly rare and prized as part of a collection or as a statement of taste and style in a decorative setting.The Lion and the Unicorn are symbols of the United Kingdom. They are heraldic supporters appearing in the full Royal coat of arms. The lion stands for England and the unicorn for Scotland. The combination dates back to the 1603 accession of James I of England who was already James VI of Scotland.

Dimensions: 6.00 inch high

Medium: staffordshire pearlware pottery bocage ceramic earthenware enamels

Current Condition Restorations professionally and invisibly executed.

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