Britains 1930s Carter with Whip Articulated Arm Lead Farm Figure

Product Description

An original 1930s Britains Ltd hollow cast lead farm figure depicting a carter with whip, dressed in traditional rural working clothes with a tan smock, hat and red neckerchief detailing.

Part of the highly collectable Britains Model Home Farm Series, this charming figure reflects the company’s move into peaceful countryside scenes following the First World War. Introduced in 1923, the Home Farm range celebrated agricultural life through carefully crafted miniature characters, animals and farm settings.

This example features the sought-after articulated right arm, which swivels at the shoulder, demonstrating the attention to detail and craftsmanship found in Britains’ early hollow cast figures.

Standing on its original green painted lead base, this little figure brings the atmosphere of a traditional farmyard to vintage collections, miniature displays and rural history enthusiasts.

A fascinating miniature character from Britain’s farming past, this hand painted Britains figure captures the traditional skills and everyday life of the countryside.

Created in a different era of craftsmanship, this tiny farmyard figure carries the story of traditional rural life in miniature form.

Product Details

Product Code: 505
Type: Farm figure
Maker: Britains Ltd
Series: Model Home Farm Series
Era: 1930s
Material: Hollow cast lead
Character: Carter with whip
Feature: Articulated right arm swivelling at shoulder
Base: Original green painted lead stand

Dimensions

Height: Approx. 5.4 cm

Condition

Good vintage condition with expected age-related paint loss.

As an original pre war lead figure, signs of wear to the painted finish are present and reflect its age and authenticity. Please study the photographs and video carefully as they form part of the description.

Suitable For

• Britains collectors
• Vintage farm figure displays
• Home Farm Series collections
• Agricultural history enthusiasts
• Miniature diorama displays
• British vintage toy collectors

Collectors Note

Vintage lead collectables intended for adult display only. Not suitable for children due to small parts and age related materials.

Shipping

Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.
Free UK delivery included.