A Highly Decorative 19thC Painted Terracotta Model of a Lion sub-Antiques The contrasting ebony and ivory

The contrasting ebony and ivory is wonderfully appealing and the stylised geisha girl is beautifully realised

Travelling arcades of slot machines were late on the fairground scene

and so is the man who can make a chair or table

restoration or damage to note aside from one repair

A Highly Decorative 19thC Painted Terracotta Model of a Lion sub-Antiques The contrasting ebony and ivoryOrigin: Austrian or Italian Period: Late Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1880 Width: 12. 75 inches Height: 12. 75 inches In original condition, the generously sized hand painted recumbent terracotta lion with long whiskers and flowing mane supporting a shield inscribed VBV, the oval base impressed KPV, survives from the late nineteenth century. The condition is thoroughly tired which is part of its appeal. There is a large crack