M Leadbetter Cornwall Figurines 1978–80 Set of 4 Owl Hedgehog Rabbit Horse rare

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: Acceptable condition. The horse shows visible paint loss and wear on the nose and legs. Minor scuffs on the owl’s head and natural surface wear on all figures due to age. No chips or cracks.

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Artist: M Leadbetter

Signed By: M Leadbetter

Occasion: All Occasions

Size: Small

Signed: Yes

Material: Stone

Item Length: 4 in

Colour: Multicoloured

Brand: Animal

Type: Figurine

Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)

Number in Pack: 4

Collection: Animals

Theme: Animation

Original/Reproduction: Original

Style: Art Deco

Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979

Finish: Painted

Room: Any Room

Handmade: Yes

This is a lovely set of four handcrafted wildlife figurines by M. Leadbetter, each signed and dated between 1978 and 1980, and made in Cornwall, England. The collection includes:

• A hedgehog crawling over textured ground

• A barn owl perched on a stone

• A resting brown horse with a black mane and white blaze

• A rabbit crouched on a rock

Each piece is uniquely detailed and painted in an earthy, rustic tone. All figures are signed on the base and reflect the natural character and artistic simplicity typical of Leadbetter’s British countryside style.

Product Details:

• Artist: M. Leadbetter

• Dates: 1978–1980

• Origin: Cornwall, England

• Material: Handpainted resin/composite

• Type: British Wildlife Figurine Set

• Heights: Approx. 2.5–3 inches (6.5–7.5 cm)

• Weight (combined): 385 grams

Condition:
Acceptable condition. The horse shows visible paint loss and wear on the nose and legs. Minor scuffs on the owl’s head and natural surface wear on all figures due to age. No chips or cracks. No box is included.

About M. Leadbetter:
Working from Cornwall in the late 1970s and early 1980s, M. Leadbetter produced rustic, handcrafted wildlife figurines portraying native British animals. These sculptures were signed and dated individually, making each one unique. The raw, handmade aesthetic and natural tones give them a folkart appeal that has grown in popularity among collectors of English countryside art.