The Grimacer, Transformation of Faces

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The Grimacer, Transformation of Faces
S & J. Fuller, London; hand-coloured engraving, comprising a horizontal and a vertical reel of six bodies and six matching heads, showing humerous characters including a judge, musician, beadle, and soldier, three with slits for moving eyes, the final image with printed credit Published, Dec 1. 1820. by S. & J. Fuller, Temple of Fancy, 34 Rathbone Place, London, in cardboard case with the lid formed as a picture frame

Literature

Blair Whitton (1986), Paper Toys of the World, p. 97-98

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Sale room notice

There are ten vertical pictures and nine horizontal pictures. One horizontal end is taped, possibly shortened.

The estimate should read £800-1200.

Lot Essay

S. & J. Fuller, stationers and booksellers, were known as one of the earliest publishers of paper toys. Their shop, the Temple of Fancy, was situated in Rathbone Place in London and produced a series of printed morality stories and toys from 1810 onwards. Examples of their work include The History and Adventures of Little Henry, Frank Feignwell's attempts to Amuse His Friends and Cinderella.

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