An Unusual Enamel Articulated Fur Clip Brooch, Modelled as Ventriloquist Dummy Charlie McCarthy sub-Curios Base Diameter: 2

Base Diameter: 2

The off white ground is beautifully pierced by tangerine and midnight blue

Date: 1940-60

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An Unusual Enamel Articulated Fur Clip Brooch, Modelled as Ventriloquist Dummy Charlie McCarthy sub-Curios Base Diameter: 2Origin: 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