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.

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.

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