A Good Pair of c.1900 Terracotta Lions by Adam Mason & Sons of Horwich, Lancashire poa-item The original Knole sofa is

The original Knole sofa is thought to have been made around 1640

Generally one finds this type of chair without arms so this is an especially sculptural example

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The framed mid twentieth century coleopterists’ collection housing a good and varied collection of beetles with approximately 57 specimens from across the globe

and the poise and shape of the figures here point to a keen knowledge of the human body and the use of colour is sparing but superbly effective

A Good Pair of c.1900 Terracotta Lions by Adam Mason & Sons of Horwich, Lancashire poa-item The original Knole sofa isOrigin: English Period: Late Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 Width: 12. 75 Height: 22 Depth: 14. 5 (all at extremities) The very attractive pair of terracotta arch topped flat backed half length seated lions, for positioning either side of an entrance way, each with beautifully textured surfaces, good flowing manes and sharply cast paws, having impress stamped to the fronts with the makers name of A. Mason Winter Hill Fire Bricks Works,