A Scarce Early 20thC Cased Ventriloquist’s Dummy Attributed to Herbert Brighton sub-Curios He was awarded the gold

He was awarded the gold after the American teams appeals were turned down

There are further markings ‘Smoke Room’

The pair of plaster of Paris dog figurines of pugs being gilt decorated

but influenced by the French work of Louis XIV

She couldn't be friends with benefits anymore and she told Simon it was just friends and no benefits

A Scarce Early 20thC Cased Ventriloquist’s Dummy Attributed to Herbert Brighton sub-Curios He was awarded the goldOrigin: English Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1915 30 Length: 33 inches Width (Shoulder to Shoulder): 9 inches (all approximate) The early twentieth century female drop jaw vent figure of high build quality in 100% original condition, with two operating mechanisms to animate the drop jaw and eyes, in a scarlet velvet dress with lace detailing and brass buttons, white gloves and ribbed stockings and leather flat shoes