20th Jun, 2023 10:30

Dolls & Teddy Bears Auction

 
  Lot 116
 

116

A rare Britains hollow-cast lead farm Village Idiot

Sold for £60
Estimated at £50 - £80


 
A rare Britains hollow-cast lead farm Village Idiot, hand-painted with cream smock —2 1/4in. (6cm.) high (good, slight chipping) - by repute on a visit to a Toy Trade Fair by Queen Mary in 1927, on viewing Britains Home Farm display, stated that it had everything but the Village Idiot, Britains quickly made this controversial figure, but was soon withdrawn from sale