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July 25, 2009

Lot: 14Lot: 16

German bisque head jester mechanical pull toy;
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German bisque head jester mechanical pull toy;
LOT 15

German bisque head jester mechanical pull toy;



Estimate: $400.00 - $600.00
Realized: $375

German bisque head jester mechanical pull toy; doll raises arms and plays bells with forward motion. Doll has human hair wig, wooden hands and feet, hand sewn fabric and lace costume. She is mounted on a wooden platform with Dresden gilt paper border and cast metal wheels. Nineteenth century mark on shoulder plate. Overall 11 3/4"H. Doll 9 3/4"H. Good condition, uniform wear to fabric and base.