Lot 51 , An Edwardian ventriloquists dummy, Jimmy Green,

An Edwardian ventriloquist's dummy, 'Jimmy Green', painted papier mache and wood with moving glass eyes, lips and mouth, with patch work jacket and black trousers, together with a brown leather case and a folder with various provenance and information
Estimate £700-900

See p.18 Ventriloquism from A - Z by Douglas Craggs which mentions David Poole and his ventriloquist dummy, Jimmy Green.

The mechanism do appear to be working correctly but cannot be guaranteed.


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Sold for £850