A Rare Early 20thC Ventriloquist’s Dummy Attributed to Arthur Quisto; ‘Sammy’ c.1920-30 Doe & Hope X Hannah Matthews A shade could be added

A shade could be added as the fitting present is adaptable to one

Most panels bear the same motif of the’ all seeing eye’ burnt on the back and the name Smith

They are usually very characterful pieces as they got heavy use

book-binders and Amelia Gold

A truly emotive and evocative piece by a very well respected and listed sculptor which conjures up visions of the street urchin and a fog filled Dickensian-like Paris

A Rare Early 20thC Ventriloquist’s Dummy Attributed to Arthur Quisto; ‘Sammy’ c.1920-30 Doe & Hope X Hannah Matthews A shade could be addedOrigin: EnglishPeriod: Early 20thCProvenance: The Clegg Family Date: c. 1920 30Height: 38Depth: 5 Width (Shoulder to Shoulder): 12The early twentieth century period male vent figure, probably by Arthur Quisto, of good proportions and in very original condition, complete with a note of his original given name and owner, with five operating mechanisms (some needing attention) to animate the lips, mouth, eyebrow and hair piece lifter, with a defunct