Vintage Grotesque Clown Nodding Figure c.1930sUnusual vintage grotesque clown or carnival figure dating from the early to mid 20th century. Featuring a hand painted carved wooden head with exaggerated comic expression, original cloth costume, composition hands and wire operated mechanism. These whimsical novelty figures were popular in Germany and Central Europe during the interwar period and were often designed to nod, wave or move when suspended or activated. Presented in as found condition

Featuring a leather inset writing surface

Condition:Good vintage condition with noticeable wear to the rim and base

Topic: War

Author: Martin S Ackerman

Cricket and sporting humour (“Ow’ Zat

Material: Blue jasperware ceramic with white relief decoration

died of wounds on 24 August 1916

and personal narrative

Book Title: Sources of Indian Tradition - Volume I

🕺 Height: 46 cmMarkings: “Clan Elliot Special Blend Scotch Whisky / Imported by Caralis Wines

Below it in ballpoint pen is a 1977 gift inscription

Theme: Militaria