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          • Frank J. Marshall, Fine and Rare lidded box with peacock and landscape
            Jun. 04, 2024

            Frank J. Marshall, Fine and Rare lidded box with peacock and landscape

            Est: $2,000 - $3,000

            Frank J. Marshall Fine and Rare lidded box with peacock and landscape USA, c. 1910 copper, enamel 1.5 h x 5 w x 5 d in (4 x 13 x 13 cm) Literature: The Ideal Home 1900-1920: The History of Twentieth-Century American Craft, Kardon, ed., pg. 196 illustrates similar example This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

            Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
          • Frank Howard Marshall (1866 - 1945) Etchings
            Dec. 17, 2023

            Frank Howard Marshall (1866 - 1945) Etchings

            Est: $200 - $400

            Four pencil signed etchings, comprising: "Patriarch" dated 1929, a view of a swamp dated for 1929, "Lake Arrowhead, Siena Madre Mountains, California", and "Desert Garden", also dated for 1929.    Dimensions: the sheet sizes range from 8" x 11" to 11" x 16". 

            Locati LLC
          • Frank Marshall Hammered Copper & Enamel Rolling Blotter
            Dec. 12, 2020

            Frank Marshall Hammered Copper & Enamel Rolling Blotter

            Est: $200 - $300

            Frank Marshall - Boston - attributed Hammered Copper Rolling Ink Blotter with Enamel Peacock Feather Motif c1905. Unsigned. Excellent original patina. 5.25" x 2.5" x 2"h. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $300 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.

            California Historical Design, Inc
          • Frank Marshall Hammered Copper & Enamel Rolling Blotter
            Jun. 27, 2020

            Frank Marshall Hammered Copper & Enamel Rolling Blotter

            Est: $300 - $500

            Frank Marshall - Boston - attributed Hammered Copper Rolling Ink Blotter with Enamel Peacock Feather Motif c1905. Unsigned. Excellent original patina. 5.25" x 2.5" x 2"h. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We often deliver larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US in early May & early September each year. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $300 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.

            California Historical Design, Inc
          • Frank Marshall - Boston Hammered Copper & Enamel
            Jun. 27, 2020

            Frank Marshall - Boston Hammered Copper & Enamel

            Est: $3,000 - $4,000

            Frank Marshall - Boston - attributed Hammered Copper & Enamel Bookends c1905. Although covered boxes are more common, Marshall enameled bookends are extremely rare. Unsigned. Excellent new patina. 6.5"h x 5"w. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We often deliver larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US in early May & early September each year. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $300 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.

            California Historical Design, Inc
          • Frank J. Marshall Peacock box, attribution
            Jun. 14, 2020

            Frank J. Marshall Peacock box, attribution

            Est: $500 - $700

            Frank J. Marshall, attribution Peacock box Jamaica Plain, MA copper, enamel unmarked 2"h x 4.5"dia

            Treadway Gallery
          • Frank Marshall b
            Feb. 14, 2020

            Frank Marshall b

            Est: R12,000 - R18,000

            Frank Marshall b.1982 South Africa No Need for Mercy with a Fist Full of Hate (Undertaker) (from the Renegades series) 2010 archival Giclée print signed, dated, numbered 2/8 and inscribed with the title in pencil along the bottom margin image size: 53.5 x 53.5 cm from an edition of 8 + 2AP Frank Marshall (né en 1982, Afrique du Sud) No Need for Mercy with a Fist Full of Hate (Undertaker) (from the Renegades series), 2010 Imprimé Giclée d''archives Signé, daté, numéroté 2/8 et inscrit avec le titre au crayon en bas marge Taille de l''image : 53,5 x 53,5 cm d''une édition de 8 + 2AP

            Piasa
          • Frank Marshall Hammered Copper & Enamel Peacock Box
            Sep. 28, 2019

            Frank Marshall Hammered Copper & Enamel Peacock Box

            Est: $2,000 - $2,500

            Frank Marshall - attributed - Boston Arts & Crafts hammered copper box with enamel peacock design c1905. Unsigned. Excellent new patina. 6.75"d x 2"h.

            California Historical Design, Inc
          • Frank Marshall Hammered Copper & Enamel Peacock Box
            Jun. 08, 2019

            Frank Marshall Hammered Copper & Enamel Peacock Box

            Est: $2,500 - $3,500

            Frank Marshall - attributed - Boston Arts & Crafts hammered copper box with enamel peacock design c1905.  Unsigned.  Excellent new patina.  6.75"d x 2"h Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. Larger piece are shipped via Steve Auger Shipping. He travels coast to coast every month delivering antiques and fine furniture blanket wrap coast to coast. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $300 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.

            California Historical Design, Inc
          • Frank Marshall Ephemera Lot Photos, Editorials, Catalog Mostly Reprints
            Oct. 28, 2018

            Frank Marshall Ephemera Lot Photos, Editorials, Catalog Mostly Reprints

            Est: $25 - $50

            Frank Marshall Ephemera Lot Photos, Editorials, Catalog Mostly Reprints

            Crown Company Inc
          • Ray Guyll Frank Marshall Style Ventriloquist Figure Complete Face Mold & Casting
            Oct. 28, 2018

            Ray Guyll Frank Marshall Style Ventriloquist Figure Complete Face Mold & Casting

            Est: $200 - $400

            Ray Guyll Frank Marshall Style Ventriloquist Figure Complete Face Mold & Casting

            Crown Company Inc
          • Early 1940's Frank Marshall Nosey Ventriloquist Figure Dummy Original Crepe Hair
            Oct. 22, 2017

            Early 1940's Frank Marshall Nosey Ventriloquist Figure Dummy Original Crepe Hair

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            Early FranK Marshall Classic Nosey Figure with Original Crepe Hair from 1940. All original headstick and paint.

            Crown Company Inc
          • 1940's Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure w/Expressive Face
            Oct. 22, 2017

            1940's Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure w/Expressive Face

            Est: $1,000 - $1,200

            This is a full size Frank Marshall ventriloquist figure from the early 1940's. He has slot jaw, upper lip and rolling eye winker. What is unusual is that the eyes in this figure are glass and therefore the rolling eye is the glass color. The eye appears to have never been painted for when it rolls down closed, it is so close in the eye socket that paint would just rub off in the process of rolling down. The neck is the semi ball and socket as the full ball and socket was not yet being used by Marshall. This figure originally came from the estate of John D. Addley of New York who was a magician.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Small Size Frank Marshall 1950's Ventriloquist FIgure Dummy
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Small Size Frank Marshall 1950's Ventriloquist FIgure Dummy

            Est: $1,000 - $1,500

            Frank Marshall made ventriloquist figures in all sizes. This one is a rather small figure that stands only 28" tall. He is a terrific figure with a wonderful face. He is unusual because he has original cast hands and cast feet instead of wood. The original muslin on the arms and legs matches the muslin covering the body. Marshall did a similar type figure for Ventriloquist Bob King called Tiny. It too had hands and feet which were not carved wood. This figure has mouth movement only and of course the head can move 360 degrees. He was crafted by Frank in the 1950's and has great original paint and wig.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Extremely Rare Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy Lucky Charlie
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Extremely Rare Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy Lucky Charlie

            Est: $2,000 - $2,500

            This ventriloquist figure known as Lucy Charlie was fully restored to the exact way he was when Frank Marshall first created him. It is believed that he is a one of a kind and that Marshall did not make more than one of this figure. Lucky Charlie may be one of the rarest of the heads done by Marshall because it is the face of the Punch puppet from Punch and Judy fame. The figure stands 40" tall and he has the following functions, slot jaw, winker/blinkers rolling eyes, smoker and spitter. Everything is back to fully functional. There is a picture of Frank Marshall holding this figure that is not included with the figure but is here for reference. (we do not have the original).

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy Carved Wood ca. 1940's
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy Carved Wood ca. 1940's

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure ca. 1940's. Carved wood.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Half Size Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Half Size Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy

            Est: $1,000 - $1,500

            This Frank Marshall Ventriloquist figure is considered half size from Marshalls regular full size figures. His small size makes him rare. He has slot jaw, side to side self centering eyes and right eye winks. He has the chop stick lever for the mouth but this guy has a ball to pull for the winker. These controls are all original as to how Marshall did them. No changes or repairs. Even the cords are original. The paint and wig and clothing is all original as well except for the white shirt and bow tie.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure ca. 1950's-60's Original Paint
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure ca. 1950's-60's Original Paint

            Est: $2,000 - $2,500

            This happy Frank Marshall ventriloquist figure features side to side moving eyes, self centering and double winkers. He is carved basswood and hos paint is 95% original. A classic!

            Crown Company Inc
          • Clifford Guest Kangaroo Ventriloquist Figure by Frank Marshall
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Clifford Guest Kangaroo Ventriloquist Figure by Frank Marshall

            Est: $1,000 - $1,500

            Clifford Guest was a fantastic ventriloquist who is famous for having his Frank Marshall figure run around the stage trying to get away from him. Clifford also did a fantastic cry baby effect. What most people do not know is that being from Australia he, back in the late 1940's and early 1950's commissioned Frank Marshall to build him some Kangaroo figures. This figure was never completed by Marshall. The kangaroo head which was signed inside "for Clifford Guest 1952" passed from Frank Marshall's sister to Brian Hamilton to Bob Isaacson to Ray Guyll to Steve Meyers to Bill Nelson to Dan Willinger who hired Les Lamborn to finish and restore the Kangaroo to a private collection and now available to a new home.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Ventriloquist "Nosey" Figure Made in 1937 for Leonard Pearson
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Frank Marshall Ventriloquist "Nosey" Figure Made in 1937 for Leonard Pearson

            Est: $1,800 - $2,200

            One of Frank Marshall's most popular faces was called Nosey in his 1931 catalog. This was the face that Paul Winchell used to create his famous character Jerry Mahoney. This is an early Nosey figure. It is a bit smaller than usual standing only 36" tall. He only has mouth movement and it is done with the ring pull. The paint has been touched up and the wig is an old replacement but fits his character with precision. The eyes also have been replaced with new balls but the irises are the original. Originally they eyes were all glass but they didn't survive the years and some abuse. He has the flat style Marshall hands of the period. This figure was built in 1937. In the back of the head is written, "December 20, 1937 for Leonard Pearson". He is a prime example of Frank's Carving skills. A superb face and look. He is of course carved wood.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Johnny Main's Candy Created by Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure All Original & Loaded
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Johnny Main's Candy Created by Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure All Original & Loaded

            Est: $1,600 - $1,800

            Candy was created for Johnny Main in August of 1965 by Frank Marshall, She became Archie's girlfriend and was a great addition to Johnny's act. She is one of the most loaded figures Marshall created. She is all original and has never been touched for any repairs of any kind. She is still dressed in the original clothes that Johnny dressed her in when he received her back in 1965. Her functions are as follows: slot jaw, upper lip smile, stick out tongue, side to side self centering eyes, crossing eyes, raising eyebrows, winkers/ blinkers and hand shaker. She is a real treasure.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Freshy Used by Glenn Haywood
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Freshy Used by Glenn Haywood

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            Glenn Haywood was a ventriloquist that hailed from the San Francisco Bay area. He worked as an MC, Magician and Ventriloquist. He performed on the Ed Sullivan Show but his claim to fame was his work with Holsum Bread company and did many commercials for them with his figure "Freshy". This figure was made in the mid 1950's by Marshall and is one of very few that had these large round eyes. He has side to side self centering eyes, crossing eyes and of course slot jaw. This was Glenn's back up figure and he is in near mint condition because he was not used. Here is a superb example of Frank Marshall's carving talent.

            Crown Company Inc
          • A Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Used by Canfield Smith
            Oct. 16, 2016

            A Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Used by Canfield Smith

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            Canfield Smith was a performer in the late 1940's and 1950's and was what Stanley Burns labeled as a "Cod Performer" and that is a performer that was a comedian who discovered that mis copy-ing can be lucrative. Canfield Smith made audiences laugh with his standard figure whose arm would drop off in the middle of a routine, with Smith seemingly indifferent to his companion's plight. The dummy finally complained, "Hey! Canfield.... There's a draft in here. Is there a carpenter in the house?" Canfield played the Palace as well as club dates after vaudeville. This figure you are looking at was signed inside on the back of the mouth palate "made by Frank Marshall for Canfield Smith Phila". Frank also signed it in 3 other places and it also has his card pasted inside too. This figure was restored. This figure has side to side self centering eyes, his right eye winks and of course slot jaw. A very fine figure that once belonged to a Pennsylvania performer. In 1953, Canfield lived at 6613 Kindred Street, Philadelphia, PA. Canfield T Smith was born January 1906. He died March 1990

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy ca. 1930's
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy ca. 1930's

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            Frank Marshall ventriloquist figure from the 1930's. This figure is an all original figure except for the leather under the chin, which was replaced and painted to match and also his wig. He stands 40" tall, has slot jaw and one eye winks. He has a superior paint job.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Girl Figure ca. 1940's All Original
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Frank Marshall Girl Figure ca. 1940's All Original

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            Frank Marshall Girl Figure ca. 1940's. She is all original. Pinxy burned his name into the headstick but this is believed to be a Marshall.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall's Bernie Birchwood Ventriloquist Figure
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Frank Marshall's Bernie Birchwood Ventriloquist Figure

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            Frank Marshall's Berni Birchwood ventriloquist figure. This ventriloquist figure is unusual for a Marshall and was created late in Frank Marshall's career although he has one thing that is a throw back to his earlier creations. He has the leather under his chin but it does not attach as the leather did back in the 30's and forties. It is shaped and allows the mouth to really open wide yet you do not see the hole under the chin. Also unusual is that the ears on this Marshall are extremely detailed and his nostrils are also carved out very deep. The ball and socket neck is rather large but the head is also a bit bigger than normal but the total height of the figure is the standard 40" tall. The head is secured with the normal screws though the top sides of the head and also the lower back of the neck. The center lower screw secures the head stick. His wig is original, is a bit thin and has a perfect part just like the hair style of the time. The card inside his head is from the Loomis Blvd address so I this fellow would date from the late 1950's to early 1960. His lever and head stick are original but the lever is not the common chop stick but rather a dowel. He only has mouth movement but Bernie has a great look.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Fully Loaded ca. 1935 Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Original Clothes
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Fully Loaded ca. 1935 Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Original Clothes

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            Here is an unusual Frank Marshall figure which dates from around 1935. This figure is a large figure standing 42" tall. This figure is still wearing his original military clothing and you will notice the black legs. These are original and Marshall did this on figures he dressed in outfits that have shorts. He has the head stick that goes all the way to the bottom board of the body and gives it the 360 degree rotation. He also has slot jaw, upper lip, side moving and self centering eyes, one eye rolling winker, raising eyebrows and a spitter. When Dan received the figure his paint was all chipped and falling off and he was bald. His paint was re-done by Lee Dunn and Dan Willinger did the wig.

            Crown Company Inc
          • 1940's Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Great Character
            Oct. 16, 2016

            1940's Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Great Character

            Est: $1,800 - $2,000

            This is a full size Frank Marshall ventriloquist figure from the early 1940's. He has slot jaw, upper lip and rolling eye winker. What is unusual is that the eyes in this figure are glass and therefore the rolling eye is the glass color. The eye appears to have never been painted for when it rolls down closed, it is so close in the eye socket that paint would just rub off in the process of rolling down. The neck is the semi ball and socket as the full ball and socket was not yet being used by Marshall. This figure originally came from the estate of John D. Addley of New York who was a magician.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Original Frank Marshall Miniature Tommy Knots Ventriloquist Figure
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Original Frank Marshall Miniature Tommy Knots Ventriloquist Figure

            Est: $600 - $800

            Original Frank Marshall Miniature Tommy Knots Ventriloquist Figure.

            Crown Company Inc
          • 1930's Frank Marshall Nosey Ventriloquist Figure
            Oct. 16, 2016

            1930's Frank Marshall Nosey Ventriloquist Figure

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            This wonderful fellow is one of Frank Marshall's early Nosey figures. He was crafted in the mid 1930's and is in all original condition except for a small touch up on his forehead and on the side of his nose. He is 38" tall and has everything original just as he came from Frank's shop. The wig, cloths and shoes are all original. His functions are slot jaw, side to side self centering eyes and single winker. His body is original slatted style prior to Franks use of the spline for shaping his body fronts. The arms and legs are the original stuffed muslin and the flat style Marshall hands are present. A great original Marshall Nosey of the early period.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Original Tommy Knotts Miniature Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Original Tommy Knotts Miniature Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure

            Est: $600 - $800

            Original Tommy Knotts Miniature Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure. This is a very fine example of Marshall's popular Tommy Knotts figures.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Original Tommy Knotts Miniature Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Original Tommy Knotts Miniature Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure

            Est: $600 - $800

            Original Tommy Knotts Miniature Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure. This is a very fine example of Marshall's popular Tommy Knotts figures.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Early Ventriloquist Figure Extra Long Head Stick
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Frank Marshall Early Ventriloquist Figure Extra Long Head Stick

            Est: $1,000 - $1,200

            This is a smaller size Marshall ventriloquist figure standing 36" tall and he has slot jaw, raising upper lip and right eye winker and of course his head rotates 360 degrees. The neck is flat bottomed and sits on the shoulder board of his body. His paint is 98% original except for the paint on his new upper lip and on his leather winker. The hair is the original crepe which is growing rather sparse. The head stick travels down, through his body and through the top of the wooden box which he sits on. The controls are accessed through the back of the box. This is an unusual set up but works perfect. The box is an antique sewing machine cover and will be included or if you prefer not to pay for shipping of the box any box can be used. Frank Marshall was the most celebrated figure maker of the 20th century. He was a master carver and had a long career carving figures for many celebrities as well as 100's of working ventriloquists from the early 20th century until his death in 1969.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Rare Black Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure ca. 1930's
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Rare Black Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure ca. 1930's

            Est: $1,200 - $1,500

            A very rare Frank Marshall black ventriloquist figure. He is pictured in Marshall's 1931 catalog. This figure is a very early Frank style figure. He has the head stick which runs to the bottom board, the body is the slat style, and the hands are the Marshall flat hands. Frank has his card pasted in the body as well as inside the head. This figure stands 40 inches tall. He has slot jaw with the lever control for same, side moving eyes which self center and the right eye roll winks. He also has a very unusual set up so that you can control his mouth movement with your foot. This is not with the bladder control but with string.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Joe Doaks Ventriloquist Figure w/Great Provenance1938
            Oct. 16, 2016

            Frank Marshall Joe Doaks Ventriloquist Figure w/Great Provenance1938

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            Dwight Hamborsky Sr purchased this figure from Frank Marshall in 1938 and he is a great example of how you want to find a Marshall figure. This figure is a Joe Doaks and is in amazing condition. This Marshall figure stands a full 42 inches in height, has a semi ball and socket neck and has the following functions: slot jaw, his right eye winks, and his eyes move side to side and self center. His paint is in beautiful original condition and because he was used as a fortune telling figure a turban was placed on his head and that preserved the original red crepe hair. He is in his original outfit which was used by both Dwight Sr and Dwight Jr. Another unusual feature is the hands on Joe are the larger size Marshall hands which Marshall used on his recreations of the great Lester's figure Frank Byron Jr.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Original Marrionette Blue Prints
            Oct. 25, 2015

            Frank Marshall Original Marrionette Blue Prints

            Est: $400 - $600

            Everyone knows that Frank Marshall was the Gepetto for ventriloquist figures but he also produced a full line of marionettes. His 1931 catalogue has pages showing his marionette selections. This is an original blue print for Marshall's 18 inch marrionette. It is framed, mounted on archival paper, and covered with low e glass for protection. These blue prints are full size for the 18" figure.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Original Marionette Blue Prints
            Oct. 25, 2015

            Frank Marshall Original Marionette Blue Prints

            Est: $200 - $400

            Everyone knows that Frank Marshall was the Gepetto for ventriloquist figures but he also produced a full line of marionettes. His 1931 catalogue has pages showing his marionette selections. This is an original blue print for his 18" marionette controls. They are framed, mounted on archival paper, and covered with low e glass to protect them. These blue prints are full size for the 18" figure.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy Carved Wood ca. 1940's
            Oct. 25, 2015

            Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy Carved Wood ca. 1940's

            Est: $2,000 - $2,400

            Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure ca. 1940's. Carved wood.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Mickey O'Finn Ventriloquist Figure Used by Bob Fisher ca. 1950
            Oct. 25, 2015

            Frank Marshall Mickey O'Finn Ventriloquist Figure Used by Bob Fisher ca. 1950

            Est: $2,500 - $3,000

            Bob Fisher was a ventriloquist from the Chicago area and performed in the early 1950's with his figure Mickey O'Finn, which was carved for him by Frank in 1950. To me when I look at Mickey O'Finn I see a very strong resemblance to his first cousin Danny O'Day. Bob used his Marshall dummy with the utmost of care because this fine Frank Marshall figure looks like it was just delivered from the master today. He is in what I would call 99.9% perfect original condition. The only flaw is the tiny spec of paint loss on his chin. Bob always wrapped him up carefully when done performing and stored him in his suitcase so his condition is as you see him 57 years after being made. A true museum piece. I have enclosed a close up of Bob with Mickey circa 1950. Mickey has side to side moving eyes, his right eye winks and slot jaw. He also has a hand shaker an unusual feature on a Marshall figure.

            Crown Company Inc
          • ca. 1930's Early Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy
            Oct. 25, 2015

            ca. 1930's Early Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy

            Est: $2,000 - $2,500

            Nice example of an early Frank Marshall Ventriloquist fihgure ca. 1930's. Mouth movement only.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall's Chubby Cub Ventriloquist Figure Used by Lee Dean
            Oct. 25, 2015

            Frank Marshall's Chubby Cub Ventriloquist Figure Used by Lee Dean

            Est: $2,000 - $2,500

            This is Chubby Cub created by Frank Marshall for Ventriloquist Lee Dean in the 1950's. It was modeled after the Baylor University Mascot where Lee attended college. His eye needs to be re-attached.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Rare ca. 1955 Frank Marshall Walking Ventriloquist Figure Dummy
            Oct. 25, 2015

            Rare ca. 1955 Frank Marshall Walking Ventriloquist Figure Dummy

            Est: $2,500 - $3,000

            This figure was built around 1955 and is outfitted with his original suit, shoes and bow tie from the period. The figure has slot jaw, upper lip smile, side to side self centering eyes, one eye winks and he has a spitter. He also originally had a mouth bladder that you could operate the mouth from his hand while walking the figure but over the years that rubber bladder has disintegrated.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy Waldo Used by Johnny Main
            Oct. 25, 2015

            Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy Waldo Used by Johnny Main

            Est: $2,500 - $3,000

            Waldo was carved by Frank Marshall in 1959 for Johnny Main. This was one of Johnny's main figures in the early to late 60's. He has slot jaw, side to side self centering eyes, winkers/blinkers and raising eyebrows. A great character with a great history. Johnny Main was a great ventriloquist, voted worlds best in 1981 , from Niagara Falls N.Y. He worked all over the world and used Marshall figures as well as some he carved himself.

            Crown Company Inc
          • 1930's Frank Marshall Figure Dummy Completely Restored by Ray Guyll
            Oct. 25, 2015

            1930's Frank Marshall Figure Dummy Completely Restored by Ray Guyll

            Est: $2,000 - $2,500

            This Marshall figure was rescued from a damp basement where he had been lost for about 65 years. When Dan purchased him every time he touched him another piece fell apart. He was sent to Ray Guyll for a complete restoration. The results were utterly remarkable. He is without question one of the finest examples of Frank Marshall's work from the 1930's He has one winking eye.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Small Size Frank Marshall 1950's Ventriloquist FIgure Dummy
            Oct. 25, 2015

            Small Size Frank Marshall 1950's Ventriloquist FIgure Dummy

            Est: $2,000 - $2,500

            Frank Marshall made ventriloquist figures in all sizes. This one is a rather small figure that stands only 28" tall. He is a terrific figure with a wonderful face. He is unusual because he has original cast hands and cast feet instead of wood. The original muslin on the arms and legs matches the muslin covering the body. Marshall did a similar type figure for Ventriloquist Bob King called Tiny. It too had hands and feet which were not carved wood. This figure has mouth movement only and of course the head can move 360 degrees. He was crafted by Frank in the 1950's and has great original paint and wig.

            Crown Company Inc
          • A Classic 1930's Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy
            Oct. 25, 2015

            A Classic 1930's Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Dummy

            Est: $2,000 - $2,500

            This Frank Marshall figure is from the 1930's and is a full size figure standing 40" tall. He has stationary eyes but he has slot jaw and upper lip smile. His head stick is the long style to the bottom of the body giving the performer the ability to spin the head around in a full 360 degree rotation. He has much of the original paint but there is also some touch up as well. His hands have been repainted a flesh tone. His wig is old but probably not original. Lots of personality in this classic Marshall figure.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Sailor Boy Ventriloquist Figure ca.1938 Used by Terry Bennett
            Oct. 25, 2015

            Frank Marshall Sailor Boy Ventriloquist Figure ca.1938 Used by Terry Bennett

            Est: $2,500 - $3,000

            This Frank Marshall figure has a superb face which although is not a cheeky boy he certainly is as cute as any cheeky boy out there. He is 42" tall and is wearing great pre war sailor suit done in summer white. He only has mouth movement but what more do you need with a superior looking figure. His hands are also original carved wood and are of the flat style. This was one of Terry Bennett's Frank Marshall figures. The figure itself dates from around 1938. A real Frank Marshall treasure.

            Crown Company Inc
          • Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Freshy Used by Glenn Haywood
            Oct. 25, 2015

            Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Freshy Used by Glenn Haywood

            Est: $2,500 - $3,000

            Glenn Haywood was a ventriloquist that hailed from the San Francisco Bay area. He worked as an MC, Magician and Ventriloquist. He performed on the Ed Sullivan Show but his claim to fame was his work with Holsum Bread company and did many commercials for them with his figure "Freshy". This figure was made in the mid 1950's by Marshall and is one of very few that had these large round eyes. He has side to side self centering eyes, crossing eyes and of course slot jaw. This was Glenn's back up figure and he is in near mint condition because he was not used. Here is a superb example of Frank Marshall's carving talent.

            Crown Company Inc
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