Staffordshire pottery pearlware figures of a lion and unicorn, antique period early 19th century England

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£2850

Dated: 1810 to 1820 Staffordshire England

A very rare pair of pearlware glaze enamel decorated figures of a lion and unicorn modeled on oblong faux marble step shaped bases with spectacular modelling and enamel color decoration. There is a hole in the unicorns head to receive the horn which is a made as a seperate removable addition. This decorative pair are of the highest quality.

Dimensions: 6 inches wide

Current Condition: Unicorn replaced horn, left leg hairline and at neck, professionally and invisibly restored.

Literature: Page 147 Volume 3 , Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840 author Myrna Schkolne, published by Schiffer.

£2850    $3847

Description

A very rare pair of pearlware glaze enamel decorated figures of a lion and unicorn modeled on oblong faux marble step shaped bases with spectacular modelling and enamel color decoration. There is a hole in the unicorns head to receive the horn which is a made as a seperate removable addition. This decorative pair are of the highest quality.

Additional information

Dimensions 6 in