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THE SEZINCOTE FOLLY "...this is the most innocent of jewelboxes, this pretty folly in its bower of flowers, under a summer sky." J.D.N. |
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John
named this delightful creation...part-grotto, part-Victorian-fantasy,
all-wonderful...after a home that Sir Charles Cockerell built for himself
in England with a fortune he had made in India. The home was called
Sezincote and "was designed as a frivolous, Oriental fantasy, all
fretwork and minarets, with a splendid onion dome." According to John, "it's early summer in the folly garden" and proof of that observation is the flag that flies high over Sezincote, for it is dated June, 1863. Doll-life is bliss in the Folly...the many wooden and porcelain inhabitants eat strawberry cake, share it with their mouse friends and ride gentle donkeys, eternally. But, it was not so in the beginning, for John Noble spent countless hours restoring this whimsical creation and when it was finished, he stood back and "was astounded by the change I had wrought...now it was splendid, dignified: its colors harmonious, its proportions felicitous". Indeed. The Sezincote Folly measures: 15" tall x 22" wide x 11" deep SOLD |
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8-1/2" Wooden
Gentleman from the Grodnertal region of Germany, circa 1830.
This handsome "dandy" wears all original clothing that was
the ultimate in style in his day. |
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Ahhh...
classic John Noble! This Clapper bears a most unusual face with oriental characteristics. When his tummy is pressed, not only do his arms come forward to crash his cymbals, his head nods forward simultaneously. Germany, circa 1880. Measures: 11" tall sitting. $995.00 |
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Jointed
All Bisque Doll in an original military-inspired costume which features
marvelous soutache trim! Germany, circa 1890. 2" tall. SOLD |
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Jointed
All Bisque Doll in an original costume. Germany, circa 1890. 2" tall. SOLD |
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Jointed
All Bisque Doll in an original military-inspired costume in which he is
dressed as a Zoave, complete with tiny, soft-metal dress sword. Germany, circa 1890. 2" tall. SOLD |
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| 7-3/4" Parian Dollhouse Young Man with nicely painted features, blond hair color and all-original clothing. Germany, circa 1860. SOLD |
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