Britains Circus pieces

Exhibit
Britains Circus pieces
location:
Arch Three , Area 45 The Circus (display)

A collection of individual hollowcast lead figures from the Britains Circus range.

Individual pieces Britains

353B Clown on Stilts

This model represents a clown standing on two high stilts. He is wearing black shoes, red trousers and a white shirt with a black bow tie covered by a light blue jacket. This clown is blond with expressive black eyes and a smiling mouth. His face is full of concentration because he is balancing a green hat on his left hand. This is a description for just one clown; the others have the same physiognomy, but different colour schemes.

355B Equestriennes

This model represents an equestrienne standing on a black and white horse. She is doing stunts only on one foot. She is balancing on one foot and wearing a gold top, a light blue skirt and blue ballet shoes. This equestrienne is blonde with rosy cheeks. The horse is quiet and unafraid, with black reins and a thick black mane. This is a description for just one equestrienne; the others have the same physiognomy, but different colour schemes.

358B Baggy Suited Clown

This model represents a clown wearing a baggy green outfit with yellow buttons and decorations, as well as a conical hat decorated with three white dots. The clown’s black shoes stand on a square base. His carefully made up face has a humorous expression. This is a description for just one clown; the others have the same physiognomy, but different colour schemes.

359B Elephant X3

This elephant, wearing red headgear and a red and gold saddle, has a performing clown balanced on its head. The clown is wearing a red and white suit with black buttons, as well as a white hat, also with black buttons. In his hand the clown is holding a light brown drum, and despite his smile and red nose, his expression is slightly tense.

446B Circus Tub

This model represents a tiger standing on a green and brown tub. This tiger is painted dark orange with streaky fur. It is growling threateningly.

910 Indian Elephant

This massive elephant from India is painted entirely grey, apart from its big black eyes. It has four powerful legs and a long trunk.

953 Camel with Boy Rider in Sailor Suit

This model represents a boy riding a camel. The camel is brown with a black muzzle. The sailor is wearing a blue shirt and white trousers with a blue and white hat atop his head.

References

Norman Joplin, The Great Book of Hollow-Cast Figures. (New Cavendish Books, 1993) page 41,65,252 and 296 ISBN 1872727263