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Burmantofts Leeds Fireclay Company Advertising Lion Paperweight, circa 1904

$340.63
£250
€290.33
CA$468.92
A$512.62
CHF 271.20
MX$6,134.37
NOK 3,450.64
SEK 3,158.72
DKK 2,168.56

About the Item

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.
  • Creator:
    Leeds Fireclay Company (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.25 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pottery,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1904
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop s Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DA192511stDibs: LU1328217928532

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