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A rare British celluloid and metal Skipping Child,
clockwork mechanism covered with printed cloth, cast metal hands and feet, holding a wire rope, celluloid head with moulded hair, back of head marked 3/0 and the Minerva ? helmet, base of feet stamped PAT. No.193168, British Make, early 20th Century (G, dent to back of head, slight wear, cloth worn and faded) --5½in. (14cm) high
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clockwork mechanism covered with printed cloth, cast metal hands and feet, holding a wire rope, celluloid head with moulded hair, back of head marked 3/0 and the Minerva ? helmet, base of feet stamped PAT. No.193168, British Make, early 20th Century (G, dent to back of head, slight wear, cloth worn and faded) --5½in. (14cm) high
See Colour Plate