A GROUP OF FOUR ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE GLAZED EARTHENWARE LIONS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, each with glass eyes and painted in tones of light brown, comprising one in a standing position and clear glass eyes, with front left paw resting on a ball, raised on a shaped rectangular plinth, underglaze black shield above "L & SONS LTD. / HANLEY ENG," repaired, height: 10 3/4", length: 13"; a recumbent lion with brown glass eyes and front paws crossed, on oval stylized rockwork and a conforming plinth with gilt dashes, eyelid and one ear chipped, height: 9 1/2", length: 11"; a free standing roaring lion figure with gilt details throughout and yellow glass eyes, height: 10", length: 13"; a recumbent figure of a lion with smoky glass eyes and front paws crossed, on oval stylized rockwork and a conforming plinth, one ear and plinth repaired, height: 9 1/4", length: 11".

Each has crazing, some small chips, kiln frits, three of the four have various repairs. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."