Sold for:
$1,300
$1,300
George Washington Candy Container, early 20th century, with bisque character head (probably Schoneau & Hoffmeister) impressed 925 , painted blue eyes, open / closed smiling mouth with painted teeth, white mohair wig, wire and wood body with painted wood hands and booted feet, in original yellow-edged blue felt tailcoat, lace jabot and black tricorn hat, seated on dapple-gray felt horse with amber glass eyes, brown leatherette tack, fiber tail, and head lifting to reveal candy compartment, ht. 8 1/4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-08-23
