A ringmaster with a moving arm and two prancing horses create a miniature scene full of movement.
This 1936 Britains Circus Series group brings together three hand painted lead figures. The ringmaster directs the scene, while the horses’ raised legs and painted circus decoration give the arrangement its theatrical character.
For someone drawn to old circus imagery, horses or memories of childhood toy displays, the group offers several points of connection. The moving arm adds another detail to the ringmaster, reflecting the figures’ original purpose as toys.
Display the three together in a cabinet or across a shelf beside illustrated books and framed circus artwork. Leaving space around the horses allows their poses to stand out, bringing movement and a sense of storytelling to a modern interior.
A British circus miniature group with expressive poses and the detail of early hand painted toys.
Details & dimensions
Type: Circus figure set
Maker: Britains Ltd
Series: Circus Series
Date: 1936
Material: Lead
Finish: Hand painted
Figures: One ringmaster and two horses
Feature: Ringmaster with moving arm
Quantity: Three figures
Horse 1: Height 6 cm, width 2.5 cm, depth 9.5 cm
Horse 2: Height 6 cm, width 2.5 cm, depth 9.5 cm
Ringmaster: Height 5.5 cm, width 2 cm
Contains lead and may contain small parts. Intended for adult display only. Not suitable for children.
Condition
The horses show some paint loss to their legs. The ringmaster is in excellent condition.
Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Shipping
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