Need some help with my Lion statues!

These two fellas have been standing proudly on my Dads balcony for easily +15 years!!

Unfortunately my Dad passed away after a tough fight vs cancer so now I own these fellas.

I have no clue regarding the material they are made off, origin or value, hopefully someone can shed some light on this matter!

About 36cm tall / 14inch ish, haven't had the chance to weigh them yet but easily between 5 to 10 kg each.

 

They look like bronze. Do they have any marks, including ones you can't read? Check the bottom and the edges of the base of the statues.

 

Hi and welcome @LordJ. Very sorry for your father's passing.
I did spot these on the bottom of the right lion base....sort of look like Old English Font Initials....but not too clear......maybe you can see if that's what they actually are!!

 

Yes, those look like marks:


Could you post a closeup photo?