Large Jointed Wooden Jumping Jack Clown with Great Old Paint boaters Lilley & Co

Lilley & Co

which I imagine him doing on a leisurely afternoon at the track

This time his tour (1869 to 1875) was a great success

marbleizing in areas as it responds to the form

with a forged metal blade held to the wooden body with two tangs

Large Jointed Wooden Jumping Jack Clown with Great Old Paint boaters Lilley & CoOver time I've found a few of these late 19th early 20th century handmade clowns, with pull strings hanging down from the back which will raise arms and legs when tugged. Only the arms are still strung on this guy, but it's his terrific blue and red polka dotted paint job that immediately sold me, and this brown paint on the lower part of his face which could be a giant smile, or a beard, or ruffled clown collar. For me, just the right amount of