Majolica Style Stool with Lions

A lovely piece for those who appreciate majolica, this triform stool is modelled with three lions heads and feet and has a removable padded stool cushion on a wooden base. - Turquoise background glaze with green body, the lions' heads and feet in brown, with some gilding. - Hand holds for lifting on all three sides. - Heavy piece. - Beige velvet cushion is fixed to a wooden base, which has a rod beneath and fits into a hole on top of the ceramic. - Maker's stamp on the base, JvSL, along with number 801. This will look fabulous in a conservatory and perhaps without the cushion top it might be used as a jardiniere stand. In good condition showing wear consistent with age and use. There is one break of a protrusion which is missing from beneath one of the lion's heads, but otherwise there are only some minor nibbles around the edges of the base. The upholstery would benefit from a clean. Date: Circa 1900 Material: Ceramic Origin: UK Height – 60 cm Width – 43 cm Depth – 43 cm Newark Antiques & Interiors, Kelham Rd, Newark Ng24 1BX. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 8.30 - 17.00 Sat 10.00 - 16.00