John Hill & Co 1920s Chestnut Standing Horse Lead Farm Figure

A handsome 1920s John Hill & Co standing horse in hand painted lead, finished in rich chestnut brown with elegant proportions and a charming pink nose detail.

Stamped “COPYRT HILL & CO ENGLAND”, this early figure offers a lovely example of traditional British lead modelling. The horse has a calm, natural stance, with the carefully shaped body and slender proportions giving it a graceful presence despite its modest scale.

Measuring 7.5 cm long and 4.5 cm high, it sits beautifully between the tiny early farm figures and the larger Shire horses. The warm chestnut colouring and small pink nose detail add individuality, while the original painted surface remains particularly well preserved.

John Hill & Co figures offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of early twentieth century British toy making, when familiar farm animals were recreated in miniature with a pleasing combination of simplicity and realism.

A beautifully proportioned early horse with gentle character, rich colour and a lovely connection to traditional British farm life.

Details

Type: Farm horse figure
Maker: John Hill & Co
Era: 1920s
Material: Hand painted lead
Character: Standing horse
Colour: Chestnut brown
Feature: Pink nose detail
Marking: “COPYRT HILL & CO ENGLAND”

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Depth: 7.5 cm

Condition

Great vintage condition with minimal paint loss. 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

Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.

Free UK delivery.