🇬🇧 British Architectural Exquisite Early 19th Century Georgian Lead Lion Fountain Finial Garden Sculpture

🖼️ Subject & Medium

Presenting a magnificent antique Georgian lion finial sculpture, cast in solid lead — a historically prized material known for its strength and resilience. This piece features the regal face of a lion, a timeless emblem of power and guardianship, originally designed to crown a fountain and elevate any garden setting with distinction.

🎨 Composition & Technique

This decorative finial is hand-cast in a circular architectural form, showcasing the lion’s face in bold, sculptural relief. The craftsmanship is unmistakably Georgian — elegant yet commanding. On the reverse is a small cast-in tube, marking its original use atop a fountain. Though the central hole has since been filled, it remains structurally sound and visually impressive.

📏 Dimensions

• Height: 27 cm

• Width: 27.5 cm

• Depth: 12 cm

Its compact size makes it perfect for porch entrances, garden pedestals, or interior decorative use.

🏰 Provenance

This rare and character-rich sculpture hails from a private stately Shire home garden collection in the United Kingdom. Its provenance adds both charm embodying English heritage and garden artistry of the Georgian era.

🌟 Why Buy This Piece?

• ✅ Early 19th-century British antique

• ✅ Solid lead construction with stunning aged patina

• ✅ Highly collectible architectural sculpture

• ✅ Ideal for garden design, interior décor, or restoration projects

Perfect for antique collectors, garden enthusiasts, and those who appreciate fine historical craftsmanship.

🧾 Condition Report

This sculpture is presented in well-worn antique condition, rich with natural patina.

• Expected weathering, surface stains, scuffs, and warping

• Minor dents and losses consistent with age and outdoor exposure

• The central mouth hole is sealed (originally for water flow); can be reopened if desired

These signs of age are not flaws but rather marks of charm.

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🖼️ Available exclusively through Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

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