Pair of Lion and lamb figures by John and Rebecca Lloyd , Shelton Staffordshire England, circa 1836

Reference: 3842

Dated: c. 1836 Shelton Staffordshire England

Pair of antique period Staffordshire porcelaineous figures by John and Rebecca Lloyd of Shelton Staffordshire.The pair are exceptionally appealing with very distinctive modelling of the manes which are often described as "judges wig". 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 in 1836.

The figures have great charm and quality a feature of John and Rebecca's work, they sit well in either a formal town house or country setting.

Dimensions: 4.74 inch wide 4.00 inch high

Medium: staffordshire porcelain

Current Condition Fine

Provenance: Private collection Malmesbury England

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