Staffordshire Pearlware Performing Lion

Object Description

Staffordshire Pottery pearlware figure which features a performing lion, with one paw on a ball, stood on a plinth base. Painted base line. Decorated ‘in the round’ – decoration to front and reverse. Vent holes are present.

Object Literature

‘English Earthenware Figures 1740-1840’ by Pat Halfpenny, page 196, figure 53.

Object Condition

Generally Good. Any damage, wear, original manufacturing defects (kiln effects) or restoration, when present, is not overly detracting.

Object Details