A characterful 1920s Britains farmer carrying a sheep, distinguished by his brown coat and hand painted lead finish. A lovely early figure capturing a simple moment of traditional farm life.
Made by Britains Ltd during the early years of its farm figures, this little scene has a lovely sense of movement and purpose. The farmer carries the sheep securely in his arms, while his brown coat gives this version a distinctly different appearance from the yellow coated example.
At 5 cm high, the figure has an appealing presence while retaining the fine proportions of an early Britains model. The hand painted finish brings out the clothing and individual forms of both farmer and sheep, with the original surface naturally mellowed over the decades.
Dating from the 1920s, this is an early example from the formative period of Britains farm figure production. The combination of its expressive pose and particular colourway makes it a lovely piece for anyone building a collection of these early rural characters.
A beautifully simple portrait of traditional farm life, with the brown coated farmer giving this version its own distinctive character.
Details
Type: Farm figure
Maker: Britains Ltd
Era: 1920s
Material: Hand painted lead
Character: Farmer carrying sheep
Colour: Brown coat
Style: Farmyard countryside figure
Dimensions
Height: 5 cm
Width: 2 cm
Depth: 2 cm
Condition
Good vintage condition with minor paint loss consistent with age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Please note
Original vintage lead figure intended for adult display only. Not suitable for children due to its age, material and small parts.
Shipping
Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.
Free UK delivery.
