{"product_id":"britains-1940s-zoo-polar-bear-lead-animal-figure","title":"Britains 1940s Zoo Polar Bear Lead Animal Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA\u003cem\u003e striking 1940s Britains Zoo polar bear in hand painted lead, finished in soft cream tones and modelled on a larger scale that gives this Arctic animal a lovely sense of presence.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by Britains Ltd as part of the Zoo Series, this beautifully formed figure captures the appeal of early British animal modelling. The polar bear has a strong, naturalistic shape, with its raised head and sturdy stance giving it an unmistakable sense of character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 5 cm high and 4.5 cm long, this is a larger scale example within the Britains animal figures, making it particularly satisfying to handle and display. The soft cream colouring and aged surface also give it a lovely understated quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritains zoo figures brought animals from around the world into miniature form, reflecting the fascination with wildlife and the popularity of zoo visits during the early and mid twentieth century. This polar bear is a particularly appealing example, combining that sense of curiosity with the craftsmanship of an original hand painted lead figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome paint loss is present, consistent with age, while the figure remains structurally sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive Britains Zoo figure with strong presence, gentle colouring and an enduring fascination with the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Zoo 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\u003eSeries: Zoo Series\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: Polar bear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: Larger scale figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 4.5 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 some paint loss consistent with age. 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\u003eSmall and medium UK orders are carefully packed and sent by Royal Mail Tracked 48, with tracking provided so you can follow your parcel from dispatch to delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll orders are carefully packed in Surrey to help ensure your purchase arrives safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Nicki x","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55943259881796,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-08-20T123641.889.png?v=1787225823","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/britains-1940s-zoo-polar-bear-lead-animal-figure","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}