A Fine Quality Victorian Carved Mahogany Mannequin by Harris & Sheldon Ltd sub-Curios A heightened form of illusionism

A heightened form of illusionism

the well patinated and unpolished foliate copper overlay is richly embossed with delicate Geranium floral sprays and leaves

of solid construction

table legs

The general opinion here is that St Annes is lucky to possess such a born jester as Mr

A Fine Quality Victorian Carved Mahogany Mannequin by Harris & Sheldon Ltd sub-Curios A heightened form of illusionismOrigin: English Period: Late 19th Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1890 Height: 57 inches Width: 16. 5 inches (at tripod legs) The superb quality well carved mahogany tripod stand with baluster turned base and carved floral and leaf mouldings the whole with brass fitments with the pine child or half sized torso having black fabric over hessian cork on adjustable collar, with the underside stamped Harris & Sheldon Ltd, the whole terminating in a