Antique Lead Mounted Knight Figure

This is an antique, hollow-cast lead toy figure of a medieval knight mounted on a horse, likely of British or European origin from the early 20th century (circa 1920s-1940s). The piece features a knight in a silver-grey chainmail suit and a conical bascinet helmet, wearing a red surcoat adorned with a white cross, reminiscent of a Crusader or a member of the Knight Templar. The knight sits upon a black charger horse decorated with detailed red and white caparison and tack. Although unmarked, the manufacturing style and casting technique are highly characteristic of a major toy manufacturer like William Britains or Courtenay. The figure shows signs of age-related wear, including significant paint loss on the horse's flank and the knight's limbs, revealing the grey lead metal beneath. Notable condition issues include a missing right arm on the knight and slight oxidation. The craftsmanship is evidenced by the fine texture of the mail and the expressive, hand-painted facial features, including a distinct mustache. It remains attached to an integral thin lead base, which is slightly bent but stable.

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