Britains 1920s Patched Piglet Tiny Lead Figure on Stand

A wonderfully tiny 1920s Britains patched piglet in hand painted lead, mounted on its little stand and finished in sweet pink and cream tones.

Measuring just 2 cm long, this is an exceptionally petite early Britains farm figure. The tiny piglet has a simple but expressive form, while the contrasting pink and cream colouring gives it a particularly gentle and playful character.

The original stand adds another lovely detail, lifting the little figure into view and giving it a distinct presence despite its minute proportions. At this scale, the combination of the tiny animal, painted detail and separate stand makes it an especially charming example of early miniature farm modelling.

Produced by Britains Ltd during the 1920s, this little piglet comes from the early years of the company’s farm figure production. Its aged painted surface has developed an attractive patina over time, adding to the sense of history and character.

A beautifully tiny early Britains piglet with sweet colouring, an original stand and an extraordinary amount of character for such a small figure.

Details

Type: Farm animal figure
Maker: Britains Ltd
Era: 1920s
Material: Hand painted lead
Character: Patched piglet
Colour: Pink and cream
Feature: Original stand
Style: Tiny scale farm animal miniature

Dimensions

Height: 0.5 cm
Width: 0.5 cm
Length: 2 cm

Condition

Vintage condition with paint loss creating an attractive aged patina. 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 extremely small parts.

Shipping

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