Fox Hunt Vignette of 30 Assembled Toy Figures by Britains Ltd., England 1920-60

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Fox Hunt Vignette of 30 Assembled Toy Figures by Britains Ltd., England 1920-60

About the Item

This fox hunting vignette is the perfect gift for the horse and dog enthusiast, and for the nostalgia of childhood and a changed sport. It is assembled from the Britains Ltd. toy sets entitled "The Meet" and "Full Cry", along with farm and village accessories by Britains and Johillco, both toy-makers in London. The figures were made in various years between 1920 and 1960. The earlier pieces have a matte finish, the later pieces have a glossy finish. All these toys are made of a lead alloy hollow-cast in sculpted molds. They were hand-painted at the factory in London, mostly by female workers. Since they are hand-painted, each figure is a unique example of Industrial Folk Art. Lead toys were outlawed in the U.K and U.S. in 1966, when toy companies switched to plastic or other metal alloys. The post-1966 toys have never captured the folksy charm of the older figures. These vintage lead figures have become a popular collecting field, loved by all ages and genders. They are now for display only, not for play. This fox hunting vignette includes thirty pieces: three huntsmen astride walking horses; two huntswomen side saddle on walking horses; two huntsmen astride galloping horses; one huntswoman side saddle on a galloping horse; one huntswoman in "habit gris" standing; one huntswoman in "habit noir" standing; one huntsman in "habit rouge" with coattails standing; ten foxhounds - standing, sniffing or running; one fox running; one shrubbery; one fir tree; three orchard trees; one fallen tree; and two hurdles. They are fun to rearrange, and they can be displayed in a showcase, on a mantel, on a shelf or in a wall box, on a table or desk, or in a bookcase. Leave it to your imagination.

Creator:
Britains, Ltd. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Width: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 30
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Lead,Metal,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1920-1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There is some typical paint loss due to play-wear, but the condition overall is very good. Some foxhounds have tails bent between their legs, others with tails pointing out. There are no missing parts of any of the figures.
Seller Location:
Quechee, VT
Reference Number:
Seller: T211-12-131stDibs: LU9286991658