Stan Laurel Antique Vintage " Laurel & Hardy " Pull String Ventriloquist Doll
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:16674129 | Brand: Character |
Modeled off of Stan Laurel of the famous "Laurel & Hardy" comedy duo who were active in Hollywood from 1927 to 1955. Stan Laurel doll featured above is part of matching pair with Oliver Hardy produced by the "Goldberger Doll Co." The back of the dolls neck is labeled with "Copyright Larry Harmon Pictures Corp. 24". When new doll came with carrying case, black bowler hat that fit atop of doll's head, and red bow tie with white polka dots around the neck bene...ath the collar of the doll's shirt.
Please note that the matching Oliver Hardy ventriloquist doll is not shown or in the possession of seller.
Ventriloquist doll featured above is in mostly good pre-owned used condition. There is a small hole in the top of the dolls head, minor blemish marks and a hairline crack on the jaw's nose, mouth, lip, and back of the head. Head & Hands are made of early plastic and have some discoloration and fading in painted areas. Stan Laurel doll is wearing classic white shirt and blue coveralls in a faux denim pattern with "Laurel" in white letters across the breast & brass buttons in the corners.. Feet are made of soft material and resemble black shoes.
The dolls mouth is operated by pull string that runs through a small manufacturers hole in the back of the dolls head, which makes the jaw move on a pair of hinges that are snapped into position with small holes in the dolls mouth. The jaw does not go back into position on its own due in part to the dolls age and a missing hinge dimple that was originally molded into the plastic of the jaw.
The doll measures approximately 25 3/4 inches from feet to head in length. Each of the dolls arms measures roughly 9 1/4 inches from fingertips to "shoulder", and each leg measures approximately 11 1/2 inches from "hip" to foot. The doll is about 7 inches wide at the shoulders, and is roughly 24 3/4 inches from one fingertip to the other when the arms are lay outstretched. Stan Laurel dolls head from the crown to the neck 6 inches long and measures approximately 4 3/4 inches wide (including the ears).
Please note that the matching Oliver Hardy ventriloquist doll is not shown or in the possession of seller.
Ventriloquist doll featured above is in mostly good pre-owned used condition. There is a small hole in the top of the dolls head, minor blemish marks and a hairline crack on the jaw's nose, mouth, lip, and back of the head. Head & Hands are made of early plastic and have some discoloration and fading in painted areas. Stan Laurel doll is wearing classic white shirt and blue coveralls in a faux denim pattern with "Laurel" in white letters across the breast & brass buttons in the corners.. Feet are made of soft material and resemble black shoes.
The dolls mouth is operated by pull string that runs through a small manufacturers hole in the back of the dolls head, which makes the jaw move on a pair of hinges that are snapped into position with small holes in the dolls mouth. The jaw does not go back into position on its own due in part to the dolls age and a missing hinge dimple that was originally molded into the plastic of the jaw.
The doll measures approximately 25 3/4 inches from feet to head in length. Each of the dolls arms measures roughly 9 1/4 inches from fingertips to "shoulder", and each leg measures approximately 11 1/2 inches from "hip" to foot. The doll is about 7 inches wide at the shoulders, and is roughly 24 3/4 inches from one fingertip to the other when the arms are lay outstretched. Stan Laurel dolls head from the crown to the neck 6 inches long and measures approximately 4 3/4 inches wide (including the ears).
