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Folk Art Jig Doll Antique 19th Century Carved Prim
Folk Art Jig Doll Antique 19th Century Carved Primitive Figure with Provenance
Maybe from Wales, looks like an old turned chair leg was used as the body and head
Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate toys for adults or children. 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 meagre war pensions.[1] Typically the dolls are between 20–30 cm (8–10 in) tall and are jointed at arms, hips and knees some also have ankle joints.[2] Today, jig dolls of one kind or another can be seen in the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Europe.
info extracted:
Dimensions:
approx. 28 cm long, 11 inches
Condition:
Good Antique Condition: It might have had more embelishments in the past, like eyes, nose, buttons.
Nice old Patina
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Provenance: From a professional UK Artist's Studio (more details available with purchase)
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6 Southgate Place
Madford Road
Launceston, Cornwall
United Kingdom
PL15 9DX
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Maybe from Wales, looks like an old turned chair leg was used as the body and head
Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate toys for adults or children. 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 meagre war pensions.[1] Typically the dolls are between 20–30 cm (8–10 in) tall and are jointed at arms, hips and knees some also have ankle joints.[2] Today, jig dolls of one kind or another can be seen in the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Europe.
info extracted:
Dimensions:
approx. 28 cm long, 11 inches
Condition:
Good Antique Condition: It might have had more embelishments in the past, like eyes, nose, buttons.
Nice old Patina
Please see all photos
Provenance: From a professional UK Artist's Studio (more details available with purchase)
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 7/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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Category Antique Treen
Period Late 19th Century Antiques
Origin Welsh
Item code as727a255
Status Sold
£385.00
$500.35
€462.81
$
€
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Frogabilia
Madford Road
Launceston, Cornwall
United Kingdom
PL15 9DX
Tel : 07701042625
Non UK callers : +44 7701042625
Get directions to Frogabilia
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