Staffordshire Macombo and Lion Spill Vase

Name: Staffordshire Macombo And Lion Spill Vase
SKU: as615a211
Price: 545.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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Staffordshire Pottery spill vase with a theatrical and literary theme which features Macombo removing a thorn from the lion's paw, stood on a shaped base. Dull gilt embellishment. Decorated mainly to the front. This piece represents Macombo, the 'Lion King', who was a sailor that became as famous as Van Amburgh and Crockett. He once entered a cage with two tigers fighting each other inside, armed only with a whip. The tigers attacked him leaving him badly mauled, but Macombo managed to get them into separate cages with the help of assistants. His name came from a Zulu chieftain who fought against the British. This particular piece is thought to be a representation of 'Androcles and the Lion' where Macombo is removing a thorn from the lion's paw.

Price

£~~545.00~~

$~~682.29~~ USA

€~~656.56~~

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Dimensions8.1ins high, 5.9ins wide, 2.4ins depth Category Antique Ceramics Date Victorian, circa 1870 Mid Victorian Antiques Origin English Maker Staffordshire Condition Generally good. Tight hairline to reverse of spill. A few minor paint losses. Slight rubbing to gilt. RESTORATION. Spill vase reglued and join retouched, where it meets the lions back. Item code as615a211 / 21829 Status Sold

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