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

351B Prancing Horse

This model represents a prancing horse standing on its hind legs. It is entirely white but adorned with dark green reigns decorated in red as well as an elegant thick mane. The tail helps to support the model.

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.

357B Ring Master

This model represents a ring master standing on a square brown base. He is wearing dark green trousers, a white shirt with a bow tie covered by a light brown jacket, and a white hat decorated with a brown strip. Both hands are gloved, and the right one is holding a red whip.

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.

447B Boxing Clown

This model represents a boxing clown standing on a square base, he is wearing black shoes, white long socks, a black suit with a white collar and a white conical hat. His expression is one of slight fear.

448b Lion Tamer

This model represents a lion tamer wearing a red uniform decorated with three yellow lines as well as black trousers and boots. He commands his brown pentagonal base with an air of authority, helped by the gesture of bringing his left hand to the front. A severe expression lies in his black eyes and long black moustache. In his right hand he is holding a brown whip.

450B Performing Elephant

This model represents an elephant that is performing a trick by standing on its hind legs and raising its front legs, shaking its its long trunk in the air. Its open mouth hints at a smile.

451B Boxing Kangaroo

This model of kangaroo is standing on its powerful legs. It is entirely brown except for the black gloves it is wearing.

910 Indian Elephant

953 Camel and Boy Rider in Sailor Suit

Black and White sailor suit

992 Seated Tiger

3 Present

1441 Circus Trapeze

Issued in 1939 only. Clown and Trapeze Artist. When attached to a wire wheel operated to move. Clown has Yellow Suit and Red Cuffs while Trapeze Artis has Blue Skirt and Yellow Top.

References

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