{"product_id":"1930s-cadbury-cococub-dan-crow-lead-figure-ernest-aris-and-britains","title":"1930s Cadbury Cococub Dan Crow Lead Figure, Ernest Aris and Britains","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA striking little figure in black, Dan Crow is a wonderfully understated character from the imaginative world of the 1930s Cadbury Cococubs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original Dan Crow figure dates from the 1930s and was designed by renowned British illustrator and character designer Ernest Aris for Cadbury Bournville. Produced by Britains Ltd and hand painted in black with period detailing, he has a wonderfully distinctive appearance and a simplicity that suits his character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cococubs formed part of Cadbury’s imaginative advertising during the 1930s, bringing a cast of named characters into the world of Cadbury cocoa. Ernest Aris helped give many of these characters their recognisable personalities, combining illustration and storytelling with the small scale craftsmanship of the figures themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDan Crow has retained his original painted finish, with expected signs of age that give the surface an authentic period appearance. At 4 cm tall, he has a little more presence than some of the smaller Cococubs and would make an interesting addition to a group of figures or a collection of early British curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quietly distinctive piece of 1930s character design, connecting Ernest Aris illustration with the colourful history of Cadbury advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter: Dan Crow\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: Britains Ltd for Cadbury Bournville\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Hand painted 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: Black with original period detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with expected age related wear consistent with age. Please refer to the photographs for a close view of the original finish and 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":54985546465604,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-08-18T133127.839.png?v=1787056318","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/1930s-cadbury-cococub-dan-crow-lead-figure-ernest-aris-and-britains","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}