{"product_id":"britains-1940s-donkey-lead-farm-animal-figure","title":"Britains 1940s Donkey Lead Farm Animal Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA handsome 1940s Britains donkey in hand painted lead, with soft brown, cream and grey colouring and a wonderfully expressive form that gives this larger scale farm figure real presence.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by Britains Ltd, this traditional farm animal reflects the careful modelling and hand painted finish associated with Britains figures of the period. The donkey has a gentle expression and naturalistic stance, capturing the familiar character of an animal long associated with British farms and countryside life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring 5 cm long, the figure has a pleasingly substantial presence compared with the tiny farm animals from the earlier ranges. The softly aged paintwork gives the surface an authentic patina, with the wear of age and play adding to its genuine vintage character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from the 1940s, this donkey offers a lovely glimpse into the way Britains transformed familiar farmyard animals into miniature versions of everyday rural life. Its simple form and expressive character make it an especially appealing example from the traditional farm series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA warm and characterful Britains farmyard favourite, with lovely modelling and genuine 1940s appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Farm animal figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Britains Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Hand painted lead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter: Donkey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Traditional farm animal figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with paint loss and surface wear consistent with age and play. Structurally sound. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage lead figure intended for adult display only. Not suitable for children due to its age, material and small parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree UK delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Nicki x","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56404457390404,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-08-20T134052.030.png?v=1787229677","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/britains-1940s-donkey-lead-farm-animal-figure","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}