A Wonderful c.1930 Ventriloquist’s Dummy Attributed to Herbert Brighton; ‘Silas Brown’ sub-Antiques When we confronted Geoffrey earlier

When we confronted Geoffrey earlier about him needlessly tarnishing his own excellent service with his frequent sarcastic comments he merely replied

Danish design had its most successful period between 1925 and 1975

All of the original reflectors are present and illuminate in direct light just as they would have done in the thirties

presuming it is meant to be straight

His Bakelite plug has since been replaced with a modern fitting one and he once again proudly shines his 15 watts of love over any room lucky enough to have him

A Wonderful c.1930 Ventriloquist’s Dummy Attributed to Herbert Brighton; ‘Silas Brown’ sub-Antiques When we confronted Geoffrey earlierOrigin: English Period: Early 20th Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1925 35 Height: 33 inches Width (Shoulder to Shoulder): 11 inches (both approx) The early twentieth century period dummy of high build quality, having six mechanisms to include a crier and smoker, presented with two separate suits; the original green tweed suit and later blue RAF uniform, the male dummies head, (named Silas Brown, see below), with applied dark curly hair and the