Fine Lyman Fenton & Co. / PATENTED / 1849 / BENNINGTON, VT Flint Enamel Lion Figure

Spring 2026 Auction of the David & Jongy Ward Collection

Lot #: 110

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Fine Flint Enamel Figure of a Lion on Base, Stamped "Lyman Fenton & Co. / Fenton's / ENAMEL, / PATENTED / 1849. / BENNINGTON, VT", circa 1849-1852, molded figure of a standing lion on base with heavy coleslaw mane, upswept tail, open mouth with protruding tongue, and front paw resting on a ball. Lion features mottled orange, brown, and olive decoration over a cream-colored ground, the base and ball mottled orange and brown. Underside impressed with circular Lyman Fenton & Co. maker's mark, along with the inscription, "X.P.P / 3.00 / W." The entire meaning of this notation is unknown, however the number, "3.00," possibly indicates an original cost of $3.00 for the lion. Provenance: Purchased by the Wards in the 1980s from the Ruth Humphrey Jones Estate, Sally, S.C. A loss to proper upper left canine tooth. Otherwise excellent condition with typical kiln scars along bottom edge. L 10 3/4" ; W 5 7/8" ; H 9 1/4".



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