A Scarce Early 20thC Cased Ventriloquist’s Dummy Attributed to Herbert Brighton sub-Curios Expert wheel restorer and wood

Expert wheel restorer and wood turner David Byrant carried out the restoration work with the rebuilding of the bobbin whorl and a new footman

B to the top for W

The case is in good condition and ready for wall mounting whilst each specimen remains in good clean order

and it had to be stored securely (hence the escutcheon and lock)

A Scarce Early 20thC Cased Ventriloquist’s Dummy Attributed to Herbert Brighton sub-Curios Expert wheel restorer and woodOrigin: English Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1915 30 Length: 33 inches Width (Shoulder to Shoulder): 9 inches (all approximate) The early twentieth century female drop jaw vent figure of high build quality in 100% original condition, with two operating mechanisms to animate the drop jaw and eyes, in a scarlet velvet dress with lace detailing and brass buttons, white gloves and ribbed stockings and leather flat shoes