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Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy

$2,165.26

£1,580

€1,843.33

CA$2,965.87

A$3,298.70

CHF 1,722.48

MX$40,141.63

NOK 21,998.66

SEK 20,630.86

DKK 13,757.45

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Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy An unusual example of a hand-crafted early 20th Century English ventriloquist dummy. With tailored made velour outfit with pearl buttons. Silk hand stitched gloves and cotton shirt with tie. The head is made from papier Mache over wood and fitted to a pine wooden body. The jaw opens and closes but is a tad stiff due to its age. With a support spring head that moves back and forth of a metal hinge. This example come with its original pine box and tasselled cloth as shown in the photos provided. A one of example with a freak glass eyes and hair. Dimensions in inches: H 42” x W 14” x D 7” Age: Early 20th Century Origin: United Kingdom Condition: Aged This item shows natural wear and aging through obvious use over the years. Surfaces are worn and the face has missing detail with cracked sections (but firmly in place and not loss). The cloths are torn in areas and worn on the edges, the shoes and torn and aged also, there are stains across this item and its very old, All the sections are firmly in place and not fragile as its well-made. Please take not the mouth does open and close but it stiff and doesn’t operate from the mechanism anymore. The head is on a hinge and springs back and forth when assisted. The dummy does sit on the box provide but needs support, there would have been more stings that went into the box to animate the figure, but we have left it as it is. An old object that has stood the test of time, expect aging and loss as shown. 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: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)

Style:

Folk Art (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Cotton,Paper,Velvet,Wood,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

United Kingdom

Period:

1920-1929

Date of Manufacture:

1920

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU4304240820752

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