Stock No. 35366

Pair of Scottish Terracotta Shield-bearing Lion Finials

A pair of antique Scottish terracotta parodic shield-bearing lion finials dating to circa 1880. Seated on shaped bases with shields and expressive faces, this eye-catching pair are full of character, incorporating Victorian and medieval styles. Sourced from a Scottish estate and made from very durable fire clay terracotta. This pair would look impressive acting as…

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£5,795.00

Dimensions

Depth: 40cm15.75in

Width: 26.5cm10.43in

Height: 74.5cm29.33in

Weight: 90kg198.42lbs

Metric
Imperial

Condition Report

Good structural condition. Both lacking parts of the tail. Other smaller chips and losses. Slight colour variation between the two.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1880

Maker

Unknown

Material

Clay, Terracotta

Origin

United Kingdom

Period

Late 19th Century

Style

Victorian

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A pair of antique Scottish terracotta parodic shield-bearing lion finials dating to circa 1880. Seated on shaped bases with shields and expressive faces, this eye-catching pair are full of character, incorporating Victorian and medieval styles.

Sourced from a Scottish estate and made from very durable fire clay terracotta. This pair would look impressive acting as driveway finials or at the entrance of a home. Perhaps they could even be a stunning new element for the garden of a country home.

Additional information

Weight of each lion 45kg.

Additional information

Weight 90 kg
Dimensions 40 × 26.5 × 74.5 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1880

Maker

Material

,

Origin

United Kingdom

Period

Late 19th Century

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