C1940s Britains Ltd lead toys Farm Animals JOB LOT

On offer at a discount price as part (property) of a large Wexford Country House estate which is being downsized. William Britain was a skilled toy-maker who was born in Birmingham in 1828. Early reports of his life are limited, but it seems he had made a reputation for himself as a decent craftsman and was able to buy a house at Lambton Road, London which he converted into a factory for his toys. The whole family worked in the business which thrived under William’s leadership. The factory flourished and in 1860 Britains Ltd was officially formed. In 1921 Britains Ltd launched a range of painted lead farm figurines, from animals to farm workers and their accessories. Now proudly available, A large job lot of c1940s Farm animals cast in lead from the well known maker William Britain. SEE OTHER ADS AS WE HAVE A NUMBER OF ANTIQUE / VINTAGE ITEMS BEING LISTED DAILY FROM A LARGE WEXFORD HOUSE (ESTATE) WHICH IS CURRENTLY BEING DOWNSIZED PRIOR TO SALE, Kind Regards