{"product_id":"1930s-cadbury-cococub-brother-rabbit-lead-figure-ernest-aris","title":"1930s Cadbury Cococub Brother Rabbit Lead Figure, Ernest Aris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn instantly recognisable little character from the Cadbury Cococubs, with original green paint and a wonderful connection to Ernest Aris.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original Brother Rabbit figure dates from the 1930s and was designed by celebrated British illustrator and character designer Ernest Aris for Cadbury Bournville. Cast in hollow lead and hand painted in its original green finish, he is a lovely example of the imaginative characters created around the Cococub story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cococubs formed part of Cadbury’s advertising during the 1930s, bringing a cast of illustrated personalities into the world of Cadbury cocoa. Ernest Aris was responsible for many of these memorable character designs, giving the figures a distinctive charm that has kept them fascinating to collectors many decades later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrother Rabbit has retained his original painted finish, with only light signs of age. His simple form and expressive character make him particularly appealing displayed alongside other Cococubs, or amongst a collection of vintage toys and small curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely piece of 1930s Cadbury history, connecting British illustration, childhood and the golden age of character advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter: Brother Rabbit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Ernest Aris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Cadbury Bournville\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Hollow cast lead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Original hand painted green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 3.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition with original paint and light age related wear. Please refer to the photographs for a close view of the condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original vintage figure is made from lead and may contain small parts. It is intended for adult collectors and display only and is not suitable for children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree UK delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Nicki x","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54978108653892,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-08-18T124156.998.png?v=1787053363","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/1930s-cadbury-cococub-brother-rabbit-lead-figure-ernest-aris","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}