A wonderfully playful 1950s Britains circus set featuring a ringmaster with hoop and four performing dogs, capturing the theatre, movement and mischievous charm of the traditional travelling circus in miniature.
Made by Britains Ltd as part of its circus series, this hand painted lead set brings together five distinctive figures, each with its own pose and character. The ringmaster stands alongside his tiny performing dogs, creating an instantly recognisable little circus scene full of movement and personality.
The hoop adds a particularly lovely detail, giving the scene a sense of performance rather than simply a group of figures. The dogs are posed in different positions, while the ringmaster provides a natural focal point at the centre of the action.
Circus figures have a special place within the world of vintage Britains, recreating the excitement of travelling shows at a time when the circus was a familiar part of British entertainment. This set captures that atmosphere beautifully, with the hand painted decoration and expressive poses giving it a wonderful sense of miniature theatre.
The figures remain in excellent vintage condition with minimal paint loss, preserving the original character and detail remarkably well.
A joyful little piece of Britains circus history, with five figures bringing a whole performance to life.
Details
Type: Circus figure set
Maker: Britains Ltd
Era: 1950s
Material: Hand painted lead
Collection: Circus series
Figures: Ringmaster and four performing dogs
Feature: Ringmaster with hoop
Dimensions
Ringmaster and hoop dog: Height 5 cm x Width 5 cm x Depth 2.5 cm
Additional figures: Various small scale figures
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with minimal paint loss. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Please note
Original vintage lead figures intended for adult display only. Not suitable for children due to their age, material and small parts.
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