{"product_id":"soldat-ancien-en-plomb-peint-main-vintage-figurine-militaire-retro-deco","title":"Vintage hand-painted lead soldier, retro military figurine decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is an antique figurine of a soldier, made of lead and hand-painted. The statuette shows a man standing, in uniform, holding a rifle over his right shoulder. The soldier wears light-colored trousers with gray camouflage patterns, a matching jacket, a dark blue beret, and a light blue scarf or foulard. The rectangular base, also made of painted lead, has a green finish with some traces of white or worn paint, resembling a terrain setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original paint is still visible, though marked by time: many areas show chips, missing paint, and signs of wear, particularly on the raised parts and the face. The soldier's face is finely detailed, with expressive features and a rosy complexion. The weapon, visible on the character's right side, is painted brown, with stock and barrel details visible despite the wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe soldier's posture is straight, with legs slightly apart, giving stability to the figurine. The flat base makes it easy to place on a shelf or in a display case. No markings or inscriptions are visible on the front of the figurine or the base in the provided photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole offers a retro and authentic look, typical of lead military figurines produced in the first half of the 20th century, often used as old-fashioned toys or decorative objects. The painting style and costume details evoke European artisanal productions from the early to mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Shows significant signs of wear, paint chips, patina, and visible missing parts, especially on the costume, base, and face. Please examine the photo carefully to judge the overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Lead soldiers, very popular from the 19th century until the 1950s, were often handcrafted and then individually painted, making each piece unique. Their production declined from the 1960s due to evolving safety standards and the advent of new materials like plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping with tracking. Professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: lead soldier figurine, vintage military, retro statuette, old lead soldier, antique toy, bookshelf decoration, military figurine, soldier figurine, hand-painted figurine, painted lead, old toy soldier, retro military decor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54295557210439,"sku":"7ef47a39-373d-4b26-9dde-c3019aeb1062-PA0.42","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_eb11cb42-dabd-48c6-bd0b-d2621d4604e1.jpg?v=1783309077","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/soldat-ancien-en-plomb-peint-main-vintage-figurine-militaire-retro-deco","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}