Britains 1920s Sheep Lead Farm Figure

A sweet little 1920s Britains sheep in hand painted lead, with soft beige and white colouring and the wonderfully simple character of an early farmyard miniature.

At just 4 cm long and 2.5 cm high, this is a particularly petite example from the early Britains farm animal ranges. Its compact proportions give it a lovely delicacy, while the simple modelling captures the quiet presence of a sheep in the traditional British countryside.

Britains created these miniature farm animals to bring familiar rural scenes into small scale, and this little sheep is a charming example from the 1920s. The hand painted finish has naturally softened with age, with areas of paint loss adding to its genuine vintage character.

There is something especially appealing about the simplicity of this figure. The gentle form, muted colouring and tiny scale make it feel like a small fragment of an early miniature farmyard, with all the nostalgia of British lead toy making.

A beautifully simple early Britains sheep with petite proportions, soft colouring and authentic aged character.

Details

Type: Farm animal figure
Maker: Britains Ltd
Era: 1920s
Material: Hand painted lead
Character: Sheep
Colour: Beige and white
Style: Small scale farm animal miniature

Dimensions

Height: 2.5 cm
Width: 1 cm
Length: 4 cm

Condition

Vintage condition with some paint loss consistent with age and handling. 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 small parts.

Shipping

Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.

Free UK delivery.