A graceful little 1920s Britains swan in hand painted lead, with a beautifully curved neck, elegant proportions and a softly aged white finish.
Measuring 4 cm long and 2.5 cm high, this small swan has a lovely sense of movement despite its compact size. The sweeping curve of the neck gives the figure an unmistakably graceful character, while the aged white paint adds to its gentle vintage appearance.
Made by Britains Ltd during the 1920s, this early water bird reflects the careful modelling used to recreate familiar animals in miniature. The hand painted finish has naturally worn over time, giving the swan a softly weathered surface while retaining the elegant form that makes the figure so appealing.
The swan brings a slightly different quality to the early Britains farm and countryside figures, suggesting a quiet pond or waterside scene rather than the busy farmyard. Its simple silhouette and graceful pose make it an especially pleasing little piece of early British miniature modelling.
A beautifully understated 1920s swan, with graceful form and the gentle patina of more than a century of age.
Details
Type: Water bird figure
Maker: Britains Ltd
Era: 1920s
Material: Hand painted lead
Design: Swan
Colour: White
Scale: Small miniature
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 cm
Width: 2 cm
Depth: 4 cm
Condition
Good vintage condition with paint loss consistent with age. The figure remains intact with its graceful form clearly preserved.
Shipping
Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.
Free UK delivery.
