Britains 1920s Black Sitting Piglet Tiny Lead Farm Figure

A wonderfully tiny 1920s Britains sitting piglet in hand painted lead, with a distinctive black finish and an expressive little pose that gives this miniature plenty of personality.

At just 1.5 cm high and 2 cm deep, this is a remarkably small early Britains farm animal. Its seated pose gives it an unusual and particularly endearing character, while the simple black painted finish adds a striking contrast to the softer colouring often seen on miniature farm figures.

Produced by Britains Ltd as part of the early Farm Series, this little piglet comes from the 1920s, when the company was developing its detailed miniature representations of rural life. The compact modelling and simple form make it a lovely example of how much character could be created in such a tiny scale.

The seated pose is what makes this piglet particularly appealing, giving it a different personality from the more familiar standing farm animals. Despite its minute proportions, the figure has a wonderfully expressive quality and feels like a tiny character within an early miniature farmyard.

A rare and beautifully tiny Britains piglet with an unusual seated pose, distinctive black finish and an impressive amount of character in just 1.5 cm.

Details

Type: Farm animal figure
Maker: Britains Ltd
Era: 1920s
Material: Hand painted lead
Character: Sitting piglet
Colour: Black
Style: Tiny scale farm animal miniature
Collection: Farm Series

Dimensions

Height: 1.5 cm
Width: 1.5 cm
Depth: 2 cm

Condition

Very good vintage condition with minor 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.