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THE HOUSE OF ANTIQUES

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We are proud to offer an early 20th century hand carved folk art English jigger doll example. Carved from pine and joined with brass supports. Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate ‘toys’ for adults or children. Obtained from a private collection in London and untouched in form with all its original featured intact. 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 mere war pensions.

Dimensions in inches: H 11” x W 3” x D 1.5”
Age: 1920
Origin: England

This item is completely solid in structure and form, with a deep patina across of the surface. The item is obviously aged and well used, all original sections and parts are intact with no breaks. its strongly suggested to review all close-up photos and propose questions before purchasing to avoid any disappointment. This item does not stand alone.
 

  • Period: 1920
    • Price: £425.00
    • €515 Euro
    • $539 US Dollar
  • Location: London