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English Jigger Doll

$1,719.69
£1,250
€1,460.44
CA$2,362.46
A$2,579.01
CHF 1,357.88
MX$30,893.50
NOK 17,366.77
SEK 15,856.15
DKK 10,909.82

About the Item

English Jigger Doll 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pine,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    1920-1929
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304224403402

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