Pair of Wood and Caldwell lions on bases Staffordshire pottery antique period c1820

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£1500

Dated: 1820 Staffordshire England

The pottery pearlware glazed enamel decorated lions are well modeled in a recumbent pose. They have individual regal and peaceful character heads. The left-facing figure is impressed WOOD AND CALDWELL. These early versions crisply modeled with good enamels are rarely found as a true pair.

Dimensions: 3.5 inches high, 3 inches wide, 5 inches long

Current Condition: Minor re-touch to enamel on the black base.

Literature: Myrna Schkolne, Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840 Volume 2 page 165

£1500    $1724

Description

The pottery pearlware glazed enamel decorated lions are well modeled in a recumbent pose. They have individual regal and peaceful character heads. The left-facing figure is impressed WOOD AND CALDWELL.
These early versions crisply modeled with good enamels are rarely found as a true pair.

Additional information

Dimensions 5 × 3 × 3.5 in