A fascinating 1920s Britains pair featuring a Land Girl and farmer, capturing two of the people at the heart of traditional British farm life in beautifully detailed miniature form.
Made by Britains Ltd in hand painted hollow cast lead, both figures stand on their original green bases and have the simple, purposeful poses associated with early farm figures. Together they create a lovely sense of a working rural community rather than simply individual characters.
The Land Girl brings an especially interesting historical dimension to the pair. Women working in agriculture became an increasingly important part of British rural life during the twentieth century, and this little figure offers a tangible connection to that changing role alongside the traditional farmer.
At 6 cm high each, the figures have a pleasing presence while retaining the fine detail of early Britains modelling. Their painted surfaces have naturally worn with age, giving the pair an authentic vintage character while both remain structurally sound.
A characterful early Britains pair with a lovely connection to British farming, rural life and the people who worked the land.
Details
Type: Lead figure pair
Maker: Britains Ltd
Era: 1920s
Material: Hand painted hollow cast lead
Characters: Land Girl and farmer
Bases: Original green painted bases
Dimensions
Height: 6 cm each
Width: 2.5 cm each
Condition
Land Girl has paint wear and the farmer has light wear, both consistent with age. Both figures remain structurally sound. 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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