English Leeds Fireclay Company Advertising Lion Paperweight, circa 190

English Leeds Fireclay Company Advertising Lion Paperweight, circa 190

Code: DA19251

Dimensions:

W: 11cm (4.3")H: 12.5cm (4.9")D: 8.2cm (3.2")

£385.00 Approx $489.2, €449.77

An unusual antique art pottery advertising paperweight mounted with a seated lion made in Leeds at The Leeds Fireclay Company (Burmantofts) dating from circa 1904. The paperweight has a moulded rectangular base with raised centre with various advertising words for the company around the base and with a seated lion to the centre. The weight is glazed in off white glazes with a natural craquelure finish and is impressed The Leeds Fireclay Co Ltd to the base. Offered in good condition with the usual firing marks.


Origin : England
Maker : Leeds Fireclay Company
Manufacture Date : 1904
Materials : Pottery