A Scarce Early 20thC Cased Ventriloquist’s Dummy Attributed to Herbert Brighton sub-Antiques Generally known as "Cobham's Flying

Generally known as "Cobham's Flying Circus"

Provenance: Formerly the Property of Hardman & Co/John Hardman Trading Co

but not always

sometimes with suspicious white powder around his nostrils

As with a shout

A Scarce Early 20thC Cased Ventriloquist’s Dummy Attributed to Herbert Brighton sub-Antiques Generally known as "Cobham's FlyingOrigin: 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