{"product_id":"john-hill-co-1920s-chestnut-shire-horse-lead-farm-figure","title":"John Hill \u0026 Co 1920s Chestnut Shire Horse Lead Farm Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA handsome 1920s John Hill \u0026amp; Co Shire horse in hand painted hollow cast lead, finished in rich chestnut brown with the strong proportions and presence of a traditional working horse.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by John Hill \u0026amp; Co, this larger scale figure captures the strength and character of the heavy horses that played such an important role in British farming. The Shire’s sturdy form and purposeful stance give the miniature a pleasing sense of weight and substance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 8.5 cm long and 6.5 cm high, it has a particularly impressive presence alongside the smaller farm figures from the period. The rich chestnut colouring gives this version a warmer appearance, while the hand painted finish has naturally mellowed with age to create an authentic vintage patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis horse forms part of a matching pair with the white Shire, and the two work particularly well together. Their generous scale and strong modelling make them a wonderful representation of the traditional working horses that were once such an important part of the British countryside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully substantial early lead horse with rich colour, strong character and a lovely connection to Britain’s farming heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Farm horse 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: Shire horse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour: Chestnut brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Traditional working horse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair: Matching white Shire horse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 6.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 8.5 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. 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":55661459472708,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitleddesign-2025-09-17T152229.728.png?v=1758298461","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/john-hill-co-1920s-chestnut-shire-horse-lead-farm-figure","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}