An Unusual Enamel Articulated Fur Clip Brooch, Modelled as Ventriloquist Dummy Charlie McCarthy sub-Curios Three early examples

Three early examples

macabre and fascinating piece of rare folk magic archaeology

with only a few creases here and there that are likely to drop out anyway

Now recognised as a salient piece of graphic design

There are no chips or cracks to the whole

An Unusual Enamel Articulated Fur Clip Brooch, Modelled as Ventriloquist Dummy Charlie McCarthy sub-Curios Three early examplesOrigin: American Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1935 38 Length: 3 cms Width: 2 cms The hand painted enamel brooch, made by Coro, showing Charlie McCarthy three quarter bust in trademark monocle and top hat, with an operational opening mouth triggered by a lower catch beneath cravat. The minute details are well worked, with a bow tie to the shirt and hand painted eyelashes; with the monocle chain fashioned as rope twist