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Early 20th Century English Jigger Doll
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Early 20th Century English Jigger Doll

1900 - 1920
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll

A great example of an early 20th century English hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll. With charming hand carved boots, moustache and top hat, metal pins in its joints for articulation purposes. Stood on a metal wire stand for display purposes only. With its pine back support still in place which would have once had a stick placed in it so it could dance.

Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate toys for adults or children. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance or 'jig' on the end of a vibrating board or platform in imitation of a real step dancer. In London they were frequently operated by street entertainers or buskers. In England old soldiers from the Great war sometimes busked with them to supplement their meagre war pensions

Dimensions in inches: H 11.5” x W 3.5” x D 3”

Age: Early 20th Century

Origin: English

Condition: Good

This item shows natural wear and aging with scratched, scuffs worn wooden areas, chipped paint and natural patina. This item has stood the test of time but in overall good condition and stood on a makeshift metal wire stand.

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase.

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For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29.2cm (11.50")
Width
8.9cm (3.50")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Jigger Doll to the 1920s.

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SA1090439
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Mr boots
Description
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll

A great example of an early 20th century English hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll.

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With charming hand carved boots, moustache and top hat, metal pins in its joints for articulation purposes.
The House of Antiques

Stood on a metal wire stand for display purposes only. With its pine back support still in place which would have once had a stick placed in it so it could dance.

fig 1. A carved wooden jigger doll with jointed legs, wearing a black coat, top hat, brown waistcoat, and boots against a plain background.
fig 1. Early 20th Century English Jigger Doll

Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate toys for adults or children. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance or 'jig' on the end of a vibrating board or platform in imitation of a real step dancer. In London they were frequently operated by street entertainers or buskers. In England old soldiers from the Great war sometimes busked with them to supplement their meagre war pensions

fig 2. A carved wooden jigger doll with jointed legs, wearing a black coat, top hat, brown waistcoat, and boots against a plain background.
fig 2. Early 20th Century English Jigger Doll

Dimensions in inches: H 11.5” x W 3.5” x D 3”

Age: Early 20th Century

Origin: English

Condition: Good

This item shows natural wear and aging with scratched, scuffs worn wooden areas, chipped paint and natural patina. This item has stood the test of time but in overall good condition and stood on a makeshift metal wire stand.

fig 3. A carved wooden jigger doll with jointed legs, wearing a black coat, top hat, brown waistcoat, and boots against a plain background.
fig 3. Early 20th Century English Jigger Doll

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase.

A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer.

fig 4. A carved wooden jigger doll with jointed legs, wearing a black coat, top hat, brown waistcoat, and boots against a plain background.
fig 4. Early 20th Century English Jigger Doll

For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Height
29.2cm (11.50")
Width
8.9cm (3.50")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Jigger Doll to the 1920s.

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SA1090439
Dealers Internal Ref
Mr boots
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A carved wooden jigger doll with jointed legs, wearing a black coat, top hat, brown waistcoat, and boots against a plain background.
Early 20th Century English Jigger Doll
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FAQs

A jigger doll, also known as a limberjack or paddle doll, is a traditional jointed wooden toy designed to dance or vibrate on a wooden plank when tapped in rhythm with music.

These figures were hand-carved from softwoods, featuring loose, pin-jointed limbs at the hips and knees, and were finished with simple painted details to represent specific characters.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural wear around the joint pins, hand-carved tool marks, wire joinery, and patinated hand-painted finishes consistent with age.

Displaying folk art figures on custom stands or mounting them within glass display cases on a bookshelf or mantelpiece highlights their sculptural qualities within contemporary settings.

Keep painted wooden items away from direct sunlight and humidity, dusting them lightly with a soft, dry brush without using harsh liquid cleaners or wax pastes.
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