A Wonderful Late 19thC French Carved & Polychrome Painted Doll; ‘Emile’ with Accompanying Photographs sub-Curios The first coat of arms

The first coat of arms in nine partitions shows the charges of the rampant lion signifying strength

The Thomas Glenister Company ceased trading in the 1990s

There are three of four old wormholes but nothing of concern and the piece is stable and rocks beautifully

Turned slightly downwards

Sir Francis’ antique gems and mediaeval jewellery were left to his second son

A Wonderful Late 19thC French Carved & Polychrome Painted Doll; ‘Emile’ with Accompanying Photographs sub-Curios The first coat of armsOrigin: French Period: Late Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1875 89 Height: 14 inches Width: 4 inches (at shoulders) The enchanting nineteenth century French carved and polychrome painted wood and composition doll named "Emile" with moveable head having glass eyes and presented in his original clothes comprising of tartan check suit with matching black waistcoat and black and white striped enamel buttons and silk black shoes presented