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Description
13" (33 cm.) excluding hat. Bisque shoulder head with blue glass inset eyes, long painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, attached to ball-shaped torso with whistle-tip bone handle, and having lavish silk and lace costume with brass bells. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (in scroll). Comments; French, circa 1885, the marotte was designed for merry play at parties for, when twirled, music is created from the hidden music box in torso. Value Points: well-preserved luxury toy with beautiful costume.