{"product_id":"m-leadbetter-cornwall-figurines-1978-80-set-of-4-owl-hedgehog-rabbit-horse-rare","title":"M Leadbetter Cornwall Figurines 1978–80 Set of 4 Owl Hedgehog Rabbit Horse rare","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e M Leadbetter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned By:\u003c\/strong\u003e M Leadbetter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Occasions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicoloured\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 20th Century (1970-1999)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber in Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Deco\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Period Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970-1979\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any Room\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"132\" dataend=\"326\"\u003eThis is a lovely set of \u003cstrong datastart=\"156\" dataend=\"195\"\u003efour handcrafted wildlife figurines\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong datastart=\"199\" dataend=\"216\"\u003eM. Leadbetter\u003c\/strong\u003e, each signed and dated between \u003cstrong datastart=\"248\" dataend=\"265\"\u003e1978 and 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e, and made in \u003cstrong datastart=\"279\" dataend=\"300\"\u003eCornwall, England\u003c\/strong\u003e. The collection includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"328\" dataend=\"514\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"328\" dataend=\"376\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"330\" dataend=\"376\"\u003eA \u003cstrong datastart=\"332\" dataend=\"344\"\u003ehedgehog\u003c\/strong\u003e crawling over textured ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"377\" dataend=\"414\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"379\" dataend=\"414\"\u003eA \u003cstrong datastart=\"381\" dataend=\"393\"\u003ebarn owl\u003c\/strong\u003e perched on a stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"415\" dataend=\"478\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"417\" dataend=\"478\"\u003eA \u003cstrong datastart=\"419\" dataend=\"442\"\u003eresting brown horse\u003c\/strong\u003e with a black mane and white blaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"479\" dataend=\"514\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"481\" dataend=\"514\"\u003eA \u003cstrong datastart=\"483\" dataend=\"493\"\u003erabbit\u003c\/strong\u003e crouched on a rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"516\" dataend=\"730\"\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"732\" dataend=\"755\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"735\" dataend=\"755\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"757\" dataend=\"1024\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"757\" dataend=\"786\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"759\" dataend=\"786\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"759\" dataend=\"770\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e M. Leadbetter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"787\" dataend=\"811\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"789\" dataend=\"811\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"789\" dataend=\"799\"\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978–1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"812\" dataend=\"845\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"814\" dataend=\"845\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"814\" dataend=\"825\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cornwall, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"846\" dataend=\"892\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"848\" dataend=\"892\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"848\" dataend=\"861\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handpainted resin\/composite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"893\" dataend=\"936\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"895\" dataend=\"936\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"895\" dataend=\"904\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Wildlife Figurine Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"937\" dataend=\"987\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"939\" dataend=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"939\" dataend=\"951\"\u003eHeights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2.5–3 inches (6.5–7.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"988\" dataend=\"1024\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"990\" dataend=\"1024\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"990\" dataend=\"1012\"\u003eWeight (combined):\u003c\/strong\u003e 385 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1026\" dataend=\"1256\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1029\" dataend=\"1043\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1043\" dataend=\"1046\"\u003e\nAcceptable 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1258\" dataend=\"1666\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1261\" dataend=\"1285\"\u003eAbout M. Leadbetter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1285\" dataend=\"1288\"\u003e\nWorking 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. 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