A sweet and expressive 1940s Britains Zoo lion cub in hand painted lead, with warm brown, beige and black colouring and a wonderfully characterful face.
Made by Britains Ltd as part of the Zoo Series, this tiny figure captures the personality of a young lion in an incredibly small form. The carefully modelled body and expressive features give the cub a lovely sense of life, while the hand painted finish adds subtle variation to its colouring.
At just 2.5 cm high and 2 cm long, its miniature scale is a big part of its appeal. There is something particularly delightful about finding so much character in such a tiny figure, and this little cub makes a lovely companion to other early Britains zoo animals.
The original painted finish shows some loss consistent with age and vintage display, while the figure remains structurally sound. Its early date, tiny proportions and expressive appearance make it a particularly appealing example of Britains animal modelling.
A tiny lion cub with a surprisingly big personality, and a lovely little piece of Britains Zoo history.
Details
Type: Zoo animal figure
Maker: Britains Ltd
Series: Zoo Series
Era: 1940s
Material: Hand painted lead
Character: Lion cub
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 cm
Width: 1 cm
Depth: 2 cm
Condition
Good vintage condition with paint loss consistent with age and vintage display use. No structural damage. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Please note
Original vintage lead figure intended for adult display only. Not suitable for children due to its age, material and very small parts.
Shipping
Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.
Free UK delivery.
