A charming 1920s Britains goose in hand painted hollow cast lead, resting in a peaceful lying pose with softly defined feather detail and gentle cream colouring.
At just 2.5 cm long, this little goose is a lovely example of the small scale used for Britains’ early farm animals. The relaxed pose gives the figure a particularly gentle character, while the simple cream finish has naturally mellowed with age.
Made by Britains Ltd during the 1920s, this early Farm Series figure reflects the careful modelling used to recreate familiar countryside animals in miniature. The subtle feather detail remains visible across the body, giving the little goose more character than its tiny scale might suggest.
There is something particularly appealing about the quieter figures in the early farm series. Rather than a dramatic pose, this goose captures an everyday moment of a bird resting in the farmyard, adding another small detail to the rural world created by these early lead figures.
A sweet little piece of 1920s farmyard life, with a peaceful pose and beautifully aged character.
Details
Type: Farm bird figure
Maker: Britains Ltd
Era: 1920s
Material: Hand painted hollow cast lead
Design: Lying goose
Colour: Cream
Scale: Small miniature
Dimensions
Length: 2.5 cm
Condition
Good vintage condition with some paint loss consistent with age. The figure retains its characterful form and gentle aged patina.
Shipping
Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.
Free UK delivery.
