{"product_id":"1930s-cadbury-cococub-granny-owl-lead-figure-ernest-aris-and-britains","title":"1930s Cadbury Cococub Granny Owl Lead Figure, Ernest Aris and Britains","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith her round spectacles and wonderfully wise expression, Granny Owl is one of the most distinctive little characters in the Cococub family.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original Granny Owl figure dates from the 1930s and was designed by renowned British illustrator and character designer Ernest Aris, before being produced by Britains Ltd for Cadbury Bournville. Cast in hollow lead and hand painted, she has a wonderfully individual appearance, from her spectacles to her slightly eccentric expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cococubs were created around Cadbury’s cocoa advertising during the 1930s, introducing a cast of named characters with their own personalities and distinctive designs. Ernest Aris brought an illustrated quality to many of these characters, helping to create the playful world that appeared across Cadbury’s promotional material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGranny Owl has retained much of her original painted finish, with gentle surface wear and light paint loss consistent with her age. Her small scale and unmistakable appearance make her particularly lovely displayed amongst other Cococubs, vintage animal figures or a collection of early British miniatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully individual piece of 1930s character design, with almost a century of history behind those tiny spectacles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter: Granny Owl\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: 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: Hand painted with original period detail\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\u003eGood vintage condition with gentle surface wear and light paint loss consistent with age. Please refer to the photographs for a close view of the original finish.\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":54978168357188,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-08-18T125002.786.png?v=1787053855","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/1930s-cadbury-cococub-granny-owl-lead-figure-ernest-aris-and-britains","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}