A mother duck and her tiny duckling, paired in soft cream painted lead.
These original 1920s figures were made by Britains Ltd for its early farm range. The mother duck stands just 2 cm high, with the duckling measuring half her height. Their simple modelling and hand painted finish capture a familiar countryside scene on a tiny scale.
The relationship between the two figures is central to their appeal. Displayed together, they might recall ducks on a village pond, childhood farm sets or feeding the birds on family walks.
Place the pair in a small cabinet, a printer’s tray or a miniature farm diorama. Leave a little space around them so the difference in size remains visible, with a dark backdrop helping their cream colouring stand out.
Two small British farm birds that tell a story together.
Details & dimensions
Type: Miniature farm bird figure pair
Maker: Britains Ltd
Subjects: Mother duck and duckling
Era: 1920s
Material: Lead
Finish: Hand painted
Colour: Soft cream
Quantity: Two figures
Mother duck: Height 2 cm, width 1 cm, depth 1.5 cm
Duckling: Height 1 cm, width 0.5 cm, depth 1.5 cm
Contains lead and may contain small parts. Intended for adult display only. Not suitable for children.
Condition
Good vintage condition with minor paint loss. Both figures remain structurally sound.
Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Shipping
Carefully packed for delivery. Please see Delivery information for shipping details.
