Britains 1950s Zoo Baby Elephant Flat Lead Figure

A sweet little 1950s Britains Zoo baby elephant in flat cast lead, with compact proportions, a gentle expression and a softly aged painted finish.

Made by Britains Ltd as part of the Zoo Series, this charming figure belongs to the distinctive flat silhouette style, with the elephant formed in lead and mounted as a simple miniature animal figure. Its uncomplicated shape gives it a lovely graphic quality while still capturing the unmistakable character of a young elephant.

At just 4 cm long and 3 cm high, this is a smaller figure within the series, and its tiny proportions are part of what makes it so appealing. There is something particularly endearing about the way the rounded body and little trunk have been captured in such a compact form.

The original paint has mellowed naturally over the decades, developing an attractive aged patina across the surface. The figure remains structurally sound, with the gentle wear adding to its authentic vintage character.

A lovely little Britains Zoo figure with the quiet charm of a baby elephant and the distinctive character of early miniature animal modelling.

Details

Type: Zoo animal figure
Maker: Britains Ltd
Series: Zoo Series
Era: 1950s
Material: Hand painted lead
Character: Baby elephant
Style: Flat silhouette figure

Dimensions

Height: 3 cm
Width: 1 cm
Depth: 4 cm

Condition

Good vintage condition with even paint wear and an attractive aged patina. 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 small parts.

Shipping

Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.

Free UK delivery.