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Description
9" (23 cm.) overall length. Arranged upon a three-wheeled frame
with metal spoked wheels is a paper-mache flocked horse in
trotting pose with black bead eyes and leather harness and a
velvet-covered stand. An all-bisque mignonette with swivel
head,blue glass eyes,closed mouth,blonde mohair wig,peg-jointed
limbs,wearing original green silk Marquis costume with bi-corn
hat,is standing upon the velvet-covered stand,and a little all-
bisque similar girl with painted yellow shoes and antique lace
dress is seated on the horse. When wound,the toy revolves in
circles and the horse bobs forward and backward. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 F.G. (boy) 3 F.G. (girl).
Comments: French,circa 1870,attributed to Theroude. Value Points:
charming rare little toy featuring two signed all-bisque
mignonettes.