{"product_id":"britains-1950s-zoo-lion-flat-lead-figure-on-stand","title":"Britains 1950s Zoo Lion Flat Lead Figure on Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA majestic 1950s Britains Zoo lion in flat cast lead, with a striking silhouette and an original green base now softened by a beautiful warm rose gold patina.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by Britains Ltd as part of the Zoo Series, this unusual style of animal figure was created as a flat silhouette mounted on a stand. The lion’s strong outline and distinctive profile give it an almost sculptural quality, with a simplicity that makes the character instantly recognisable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime has transformed much of the original painted surface into warm rose gold tones, creating a particularly beautiful aged patina. Rather than disguising the figure’s history, the mellowed finish gives it a sense of individuality and depth that only decades can create.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 7 cm long and 5 cm high, this is a substantial figure within the flat silhouette series. The combination of its larger scale, powerful subject and beautifully aged surface makes it especially striking amongst other Britains animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure remains structurally sound, with the wear and patina forming an important part of its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome miniature lion with a quietly commanding presence and a beautiful story written into its aged finish.\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: 1950s\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: Lion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Flat silhouette figure on stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase: Original green painted base\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: 1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 7 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 noticeable paint loss that has developed into a warm aged patina. 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":56400962289988,"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_-_2026-08-20T124601.889.png?v=1787226386","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/britains-1950s-zoo-lion-flat-lead-figure-on-stand","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}