Britains 1950s Zoo Monkey Flat Lead Figure on Stand

A characterful 1950s Britains Zoo monkey in flat cast lead, presented on its original stand and posed with a playful expression and distinctive white collar detail.

Made by Britains Ltd as part of the Zoo Series, this figure belongs to a particularly interesting style of vintage animal modelling. Rather than being fully three dimensional, the monkey is formed as a flat silhouette mounted on a stand, giving it a graphic quality that is quite different from the more familiar Britains animal figures.

The playful pose and simple outline give the monkey plenty of personality, while the small white collar remains visible amongst the original painted detail. Its larger silhouette makes it especially easy to appreciate from a distance, with the stand giving the figure a satisfying sense of presence.

There is significant paint loss throughout, consistent with age, but the figure remains stable and visually appealing. The worn surface gives a clear sense of its history and the years of handling these early toys experienced.

A wonderfully characterful example of Britains’ more unusual zoo figures, combining a playful animal subject with distinctive flat silhouette construction.

Details

Type: Zoo animal figure
Maker: Britains Ltd
Series: Zoo Series
Era: 1950s
Material: Hand painted lead
Character: Monkey
Style: Flat silhouette figure on stand
Feature: White collar detail

Dimensions

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

Condition

Vintage condition with significant paint loss throughout, consistent with age. The figure remains stable and visually appealing. 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

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