Lion and Lambs by John and Rebecca Lloyd, Shelton Staffordshire

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£3350

Dated: 1836 Shelton Staffordshire England UK

Antique period Staffordshire ceramic figures by John and Rebecca Lloyd of Shelton Staffordshire. The pair are exceptionally appealing with very distinctive modeling, especially the manes, 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 Drury Lane performance on two occasions in 1836. The figures have great charm and quality a feature of John and Rebecca's work, the best gold decoration on the base is an elegant feature.

Dimensions: 4 inches high, 4.75 inches wide, 2.75 inches long

Current Condition: One minor chip under the base rim.

£3350    $4522

Description

Antique period Staffordshire ceramic figures by John and Rebecca Lloyd of Shelton Staffordshire. The pair are exceptionally appealing with very distinctive modeling, especially the manes, 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 Drury Lane performance on two occasions in 1836.
The figures have great charm and quality a feature of John and Rebecca’s work, the best gold decoration on the base is an elegant feature.

Additional information

Dimensions 2.75 × 4.75 × 4 in