18th Jun, 2024 10:00

Dolls & Teddy Bear Auction

 
Lot 546
 

546

A rare late 19th century ventriloquist comic male puppet

Sold for £250
Estimated at £300 - £500


 
papier-mâché with clear glass eyes with brown and black backed iris, heavy brows, long nose, opening mouth with top teeth, brown hair wig, wooden body front with wire limbs, stuffed glove hands, teal velvet suit with large mother of pearl buttons, burgundy velvet collar and pocket, linen shirt fronts, ribbed cotton bowtie and oil-clothes shoes with buckle —39 1/2in. (100cm.) high; with a black oil-cloth box base presumably to sit puppet on and a light brown cloth with fringing - the history is unknown of this puppet, he was found in the attic of her grandparents in Middlesex, but the vendor does not know of a family member who was a performer.

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