RARE English Bow Porcelain Lion Figurine c.1755

previousnext

Share

Tweet

Photos

Tweet

Contact SellerCotswold House Antiques ▼

A Very Fine and Rare Antique English Porcelain Model of a Lion.

This piece originates from the Bow factory (Tower Hamlets, London) and dates to around 1752 - 1755.

Porcelain body with an all over white glaze. The beast is depicted seated on a naturalistic base, with its right paw raised upon a tree stump, and tail looped across its back. A seldom seen figurine, this is a particularly fine example - well modelled and with a good degree of hand-finishing. The head is especially good - expressive and detailed, with most of the delicate needle teeth still remaining in place.

Direct from a fine private estate and entirely fresh to the market after some 70 years in family ownership, this is a very worthwhile example.

For a similar Bow lion, from the same period, compare with the example held in the British Museum, Ref. No. 1959,1102.47.

I believe the lion for sale here to be a superior example.
Email or call for any further information on this item. We give great attention to each and every item we select and offer for sale, priding ourselves on the accuracy of our descriptions and research. We are very happy to provide complete and exacting condition reports (together with further photographs, where necessary) and encourage buyers to request this information prior to purchase.

Accepted payment methods are via paypal, bank transfer, personal cheque or cash.

Viewing of any item in person, prior to purchase, is always welcomed by appointment.

Price

£0  
$0.00  
€0.00  

 The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 4/MAR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.  Sold.

 

Shipping information

Items may be collected in person or delivered to you. Smaller items are sent well packed, on a first-class, fully tracked and signed-for service. Larger items are delivered to you via private courier. UK delivery for courier items is usually within 1 week of receiving payment and we will always aim to fit with your schedule, where possible.

Dimensions9.2 cms across the base x 10.3 cms tall. Category Antique Ceramics Date 1755  Mid 18th Century Antiques Material Porcelain Origin English Condition In very respectable condition for age. The tiny 'needle' teeth are mostly still there. One or two have been lost, another has been reduced a little. There is a tight firing crack (manufacturing) which runs around the left shin/ankle and continues around and under the beast's belly. This line is slightly discoloured but with some careful conservation could possibly be 'bleached' out of the equation....but this decision and work is something I will leave to the new owner. There is also a very minor firing line (again, manufacturing) around the raised arm, where this joins the main body. Personally these minor issues have not impacted my great pleasure in owning this wonderful object. Item code as693a160 Status Sold

SellerCotswold House Antiques

View all stock from
Cotswold House Antiques

Private dealer
By appointment only
Near Cheltenham
Gloucestershire

Tel : 07521 214424

Non UK callers : +44 7521 214424

 

Contact Seller

Enquire directly to Cotswold House Antiques about this item here.

Item RARE English Bow Porcelain Lion Figurine c.1755

 

Item Code as693a160

 

Your Name
Your Email Address

 
 

Your Location
Your Contact Number


Your Enquiry
 

 

For information on how we deal with your data please see our Privacy policy.

Purchase Item

You may also be interested in

A Fruity Ribbon Plate--non Edible! A Nice 'chritmas @ Ribbon Plate Antique Porcelain Figural Group by Eugene Clauss Late Victorian Burmantofts Ceramic Vase Large Fish Bowl Jardiniere Pair of Edwardian Antique Creamware Banded Jugs Assorted Cornishware Winchcombe Pottery Pitchers Antique Asparagus Server Antique Spanish Pottery Sugar Jar Vintage Golden Pheasant Vase, Chinese Victorian Burmantofts Ceramic Lustre Vase