#305

French Bisque Marotte with Musical Twirl
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$300
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, attached to ball-shaped body which contains a musical mechanism, with stick handle, and silk rose jester costume decorated with silver bells. When twirled music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: luxury party favor with well-functioning music.