Lloyd of Shelton figure of ‘Lion and Lamb’, c. 1836.
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Staffordshire porcellaneous group, by John and Rebecca Lloyd of Shelton, c. 1836. Modelled as a recumbent lion, and a lamb, set upon a rounded rectangular base. The lions mane created from shredded clay, as is the lamb – a feature of the wares produced by this factory. The base decorated with gilt lines, and a stylised acanthus leaf motif. In 1836, the future Queen Victoria visited two separate performances by the famous lion tamer Van Ambrugh, at Drury Lane, whose act included a depiction of the biblical legend of a lion lain with a lamb. Such figures are inspired by this performance. Medium: Porcellaneous Height: 10.5 cm, 4 1/8”.Width: 12.7 cm, 5”.Depth: 7.2 cm, 2 7/8”.Condition: Small chip to rear of base. No restoration.
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