An Early 20thC French Youth Mannequin c.1910 sub-Art & Sculpture is consummate with age

is consummate with age

After passing through many hands in the Middle Ages it was acquired by John Lennard in 1551 for £420

the solid mahogany carcass enclosing two adjustable fitted glass shelves

Another pleasing original touch is the COOKS World Travel Service label still attached to the handle – now known as Thomas Cook

with a gorgeous mellow patina to the walnut and a softness to the leather

An Early 20thC French Youth Mannequin c.1910 sub-Art & Sculpture is consummate with ageOrigin: French Period: Early 20th Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1910 Height: 36 Width: 9 Depth: 11 The papier mch male youth form having a chocolate painted torso and legs, with corded brown knee length socks and the original black leather shoes, the whole surviving in beautifully time worn condition from early twentieth century France. The mannequin is complete as it should be being a half mannequin. The whole shows several knocks and losses