Antique Staffordshire porcelaneous figures of the Lion and the Lamb circa 1836

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£3450

Dated: 1836 Shelton Staffordshire England

Pair of antique period Staffordshire porcelaneous figures by John and Rebecca Lloyd of Shelton Staffordshire. 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), enthralled with the act, attended the Dury Lane performance on two occasions. The quality of John and Rebecca Lloyd is exceptional, and their technique of decorating the lion's mane has never been surpassed. The figures have great charm and quality and sit well in either a formal townhouse or country setting.

Dimensions: 3.75 inches high, 4.75 inches wide

Current Condition: Unrestored exceptional condition.

£3450    $4657

Description

Pair of antique period Staffordshire porcelaneous figures by John and Rebecca Lloyd of Shelton Staffordshire. 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), enthralled with the act, attended the Dury Lane performance on two occasions.
The quality of John and Rebecca Lloyd is exceptional, and their technique of decorating the lion’s mane has never been surpassed.
The figures have great charm and quality and sit well in either a formal townhouse or country setting.

Additional information

Dimensions 4.75 × 3.75 in