{"product_id":"john-hill-co-1920s-bull-lead-farm-figure","title":"John Hill \u0026 Co 1920s Bull Lead Farm Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA striking 1920s John Hill \u0026amp; Co bull in hand painted hollow cast lead, with bold black and white colouring and an impressive larger scale that gives this early farm figure real presence.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautifully characterful bull is a fine example of early twentieth century British lead modelling, with its strong proportions, substantial form and hand painted finish capturing the solidity of a traditional farm animal. The black and white colouring has mellowed naturally over time, giving the surface an attractive aged patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Hill \u0026amp; Co produced miniature farm and animal figures during the early twentieth century, and this example has a particularly pleasing sense of scale. Measuring approximately 9.5 cm in length, it is considerably larger than many of the tiny farm animals from the period, giving it a much stronger presence while retaining the charm of a hand painted miniature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original marking, stamped “COPYRT ENGLAND HILL \u0026amp; CO”, adds further interest and connects the piece directly to its maker and the history of British lead figure production. The simple subject is beautifully observed, with the bull’s sturdy stance and carefully modelled form giving it plenty of character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome early farm figure with impressive proportions, original hand painted detail and the unmistakable character of traditional British lead modelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Farm animal figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: John Hill \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 1920s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Hand painted hollow cast lead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter: Bull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour: Black and white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarking: “COPYRT ENGLAND HILL \u0026amp; CO”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Larger scale farm animal figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 5.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 9.5 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 paint loss consistent with age and an attractive aged patina. 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\u003eThis is an original vintage lead figure intended for adult collectors and 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":55661501710660,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-08-20T135837.838.png?v=1787230741","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/john-hill-co-1920s-bull-lead-farm-figure","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}