#266

Novelty Figures as Candy Boxes
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$550
sold
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9" Dutch boy (23 cm). Included is bisque-headed boy with blue glass eyes,painted lashes and brows,open mouth,four teeth,brunette bobbed wig,hollow cylinder torso that separates at the waist for use as candy box,with unusual trap door device,wire upper arms,bisque forearms,original costume. And silk-covered paper mache bell with hand-painted rooster and chicks,having removable cylinder at base for candy storage. And mousetrap with hinges and paper mache flocked mouse,opening drawer for candy storage. All in wonderfully preserved original condition with amusing and creative concepts. French,circa 1910.