{"product_id":"britains-lion-vintage-lead-zoo-animal-figurine","title":"Britains Lion Vintage Lead Figure | 1950s Zoo Animal Collectable | Antique British Toy \u0026 Curiosity Display","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully characterful piece of British collecting history, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1950s Britains lion lead figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures the charm and craftsmanship of vintage miniature animal models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritains Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this expressive zoo lion forms part of the company’s much-loved range of animal figures, created to bring the natural world into miniature form. With its distinctive flat silhouette casting and original green base, this small figure showcases the thoughtful detailing that made Britains models treasured by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver decades, the original painted finish has mellowed into beautiful warm rose-gold tones, creating an authentic aged patina that tells the story of this well-loved vintage piece. For collectors, this gentle wear is part of its appeal, adding character and individuality that cannot be recreated in new items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritains became one of Britain’s most celebrated makers of miniature figures, producing farm, zoo and wildlife models that remain highly collectable today for their connection to nostalgia, craftsmanship and the history of British toy design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delightful addition to a vintage toy collection, cabinet of curiosities or eclectic interior display, this little lion is a wonderful example of an object made special through time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe king of the miniature zoo, bringing strength and character to any display.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\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\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\u003eStyle: Zoo series figurine\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\u003eNoticeable paint loss creating aged patina. Structurally sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritains zoo collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage lead toy displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnimal figurine collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid century interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiniature wildlife displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage lead collectables intended for adult display only. Not suitable for children due to small parts and age materials.\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. Free UK delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Nicki x","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56400962289988,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Copy_of_Untitled_-_2026-02-15T094633.056.png?v=1771158205","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/britains-lion-vintage-lead-zoo-animal-figurine","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}