An Unusual Enamel Articulated Fur Clip Brooch, Modelled as Ventriloquist Dummy Charlie McCarthy

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An Unusual Enamel Articulated Fur Clip Brooch, Modelled as Ventriloquist Dummy Charlie McCarthyOrigin: American Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1935 38 Length: 3 cms Width: 2 cms The hand painted enamel brooch, made by Coro, showing Charlie McCarthy three quarter bust in trademark monocle and top hat, with an operational opening mouth triggered by a lower catch beneath cravat. The minute details are well worked, with a bow tie to the shirt and hand painted eyelashes; with the monocle chain fashioned as rope twist

Similar in appearance to the Virgin of Valdimir first written in Constantinople and later transferred to Russia and known as the Virgin of Vladimir

this sought after sign would provide a hugely original decorative feature

"an old fox who tumbled out of the top of the English establishment

Width: 15 inches (at maximum)

His sobriquet

Baton Length: 17 inches

Charlie is in good original condition

Places the butterflies were found include Dorset

61 College Place

bowls and tea sets amongst others

*Please enquire if interested in the pair (the other green) @ £595

Length: 3 inches