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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Top Hat & Tail

$1,651.70
£1,200
€1,406.59
CA$2,254.88
A$2,508.47
CHF 1,314.97
MX$30,652.83
NOK 16,744.49
SEK 15,762.62
DKK 10,499.69
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Top Hat & Tail A great example of an early 20th century English hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll. With a brilliantly shaped body and hand painted detail and carved top hat and tail gentleman’s outfit. Stood on a wire stand for display purposes. Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate toys for adults or children. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance or 'jig' on the end of a vibrating board or platform in imitation of a real step dancer. In London they were frequently operated by street entertainers or buskers. In England old soldiers from the Great war sometimes busked with them to supplement their meagre war pensions Dimensions in inches: H 8” x W 2” x D 1.5” Age: Early 20th Century Origin: English Condition: Good This item shows natural wear and aging with scratched, scuffs worn wooden areas, chipped paint and natural patina. This item has stood the test of time but in overall good condition and stood on a makeshift metal wire stand. We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304241072392

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