Britains 1920s Black Pig Lead Farm Figure

A characterful 1920s Britains black pig in hand painted lead, with a simple standing pose and a beautifully aged surface that gives this early farm figure plenty of character.

The dark painted finish gives this little pig a particularly distinctive appearance, while the straightforward standing form captures the recognisable shape of a traditional farmyard animal. At 4.5 cm in depth, it has a pleasingly elongated profile despite its small scale.

Produced by Britains Ltd during the early years of its Farm Series, this figure reflects the company’s tradition of recreating familiar countryside animals in hand painted lead. These simple farm figures offer a fascinating glimpse into the miniature world of early British toy making and the everyday rural subjects that inspired it.

Considerable paint loss across the surface has allowed the original form and aged lead to show through, creating a rustic patina that feels entirely appropriate to a figure from the 1920s. The result is a little pig with genuine history and an appealingly timeworn character.

A classic early Britains pig with a distinctive dark finish, pleasing proportions and the authentic aged character of a 1920s farm figure.

Details

Type: Farm animal figure
Maker: Britains Ltd
Era: 1920s
Material: Hand painted lead
Character: Standing pig
Colour: Black
Style: Small scale farm animal figure
Collection: Farm Series

Dimensions

Height: 2.5 cm
Width: 1.5 cm
Depth: 4.5 cm

Condition

Good vintage condition with considerable paint loss consistent with age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Please note

This is an original vintage lead figure intended for adult collectors and display only. Not suitable for children due to its age, material and very small parts.

Shipping

Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.

Free UK delivery.