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Description
16" (41 cm.) including hat. Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, attached to original hollow torso body with wire upper arms and bisque forearms; the torso separates at the waist for access to the candy container interior. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: rare luxury candy container with closed mouth bisque head, wearing original silk jester costume including cap, and carrying paper mache mandolin.