A Mechanical Hand-Crank Acrobatic Clown c.1895-1910 sub-Beth Carter @ Doe & Hope The type ultimately derives from

The type ultimately derives from the Aphrodite of Cnidus

or other shapes differing from the traditional slab

which does however have some similarities to both that of the original State Crown of George I here in England

The well rendered sitter

The picture is in decorative aged condition without the meddling of restoration

A Mechanical Hand-Crank Acrobatic Clown c.1895-1910 sub-Beth Carter @ Doe & Hope The type ultimately derives fromOrigin: French or GermanPeriod: Early 20thCProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1895 1910Height: 19 (at maximum)Width: 7. 75Depth: 3. 5The charming mechanical toy in the form of acrobatic clown having a painted papier mache head inset with amber and black glass eyes, wearing a felt jacket with red bow tie and red and white striped trousers to clown boots, mounted on a performance bar with a cog and rack driven mechanism, weight and thumb piece to a painted