{"product_id":"vintage-grotesque-clown-nodding-figure-c-1930s","title":"Vintage Grotesque Clown Nodding Figure c.1930s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eUnusual vintage grotesque clown or carnival figure dating from the early to mid 20th century. Featuring a hand-painted carved wooden head with exaggerated comic expression, original cloth costume, composition hands and wire-operated mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eThese whimsical novelty figures were popular in Germany and Central Europe during the interwar period and were often designed to nod, wave or move when suspended or activated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003ePresented in as-found condition with age-related wear to the clothing and paintwork, adding to its authentic character and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eA fascinating addition to a collection of antique toys, carnival memorabilia, folk art or unusual curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"166sqgb\" data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eApprox. 18cm high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g9wz0i\" data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eOriginal painted wooden head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1feouf\" data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eOriginal costume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nxhlc6\" data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eAge wear and staining to fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hli6i2\" data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003ePaint wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hpvg1t\" data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eSold in as-found condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Northam Secondhand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53284472815916,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6420\/5356\/files\/IMG_8688.jpg?v=1780743332","url":"https:\/\/www.northamsecondhand.com.au\/products\/vintage-grotesque-clown-nodding-figure-c-1930s","provider":"Northam Secondhand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}