Freundlich DUMMY DAN (aka Dapper Dan) - 20\" Ventriloquist Dummy Doll from 1930s For Sale

PLEASE READ LISTING DETAILS & VIEW THE PHOTOS SO THE ITEM RECEIVED IS THE ITEM YOU ARE EXPECTING.ASK QUESTIONS – DO NOT ASSUME.Thank You!

- PRE-OWNED/PREVIOUSLY DISPLAYED VENTRILOQUIST DUMMY -

VERY OLD / RARE 1930\'s-40\'s?

\"DUMMY DAN\"

20\" VENTRILOQUIST DUMMY DOLL

Head and Hands Made of Composition material

Based on similar photos online plus after accessing several antique doll and ventriloquist dummy collector\'s websites (yes, I do research before I list an item!), it appears this antique ventriloquist dummy doll was called \"Dummy Dan\".

Dummy Dan(also known as \"Dapper Dan\")

• Manufacturer:Ralph A. Freundlich, Inc., which operated from 1929 until 1945.
• Era:The Dummy Dan doll was primarily manufactured in the 1930s.
• Materials:It typically features a composition head and limbs with a cloth body.
• Features:The doll has painted facial features, molded hair, and an articulated mouth operated by a pull string. Some variations also had moving eyes.
• Identification:A key challenge for collectors is that all Freundlich dolls are unmarked, making them difficult to identify without prior knowledge.TheFreundlich Dummy Dan head moldalso used on many different versions of teh same dummy (clothing different, etc), including aDavy Crockettventriloquist doll. Most areunmarked, Freundlich also used the Dummy Dan head mold for aClown marionettepuppet, about 17-18″ tall. Freundlich filed for bankruptcy in 1945.

MOUTH DOES NOT WORK! MOUTH (JAW) HAS BEEN TAPED SO IT DOES NOT FALL OUT AND GET LOST OR INTO THE HEAD - IT WILL NEED TO BE RE-ATTACHED WITH A RUBBER BAND OR SPRING (SEE PHOTOS)

Head/face show the usual wear, etc from age, use, handling and storage

NOTE:This ventriloquist dummy doll is over 80 years old. It is NOT new. It is NOT without flaws. We do not strip these antique dummies down to examine the body as the clothing is usually impossible to put back on.
If you are not sure, ASK QUESTIONS. If You are still not sure, please DO NOT buy. SOLD AS-IS, NO RETURNS
COMES AS YOU SEE HIM!
*** STAND IS NOT INCLUDED ***

I am selling these ventriloquist dummies for the family of the owner. Proceeds will help them pay their expenses. I did not buy them new. I do not know the history of them. If there are any dates, I can only offer that information. I cannot and do not guarantee completeness, originality. All items sold AS-IS as I am not the original owner.

If you have any questions,ASKthem before you buy so the item you receive is the item you are expecting! I am happy to answer any questions, provide additional photos, whatever I can to help you know what you are buying.

Unlike most sellers I do not use the generic \'say nothing\' AI description.I take the time to accurately describe the actual item in the photos. I post many photos from different angles. I cannot force you but, it is your responsibility to view those photos and read the description so you know what you are buying.I am also not responsible if you do not read the listing and make your own assumptions.

SOLD AS \"NO RETURNS\"

I CANNOT BE MORE HONEST THAN THAT!

SHIPPING

*** WE CHARGE ACCURATE SHIPPING. We DO NOT state cheap shipping ($5-$10) and then cram the item into a skin tight used Amazon box from someone\'s garbage. These dummies DO NOT bend like the larger ones. The most they bend is the legs will bend to a 45 degree angle ONLY so the box and packing needs to accommodate that ***

If you believe the shipping is expensive go to USPS, FedEx or UPS and see what they charge for a 18\"x10\"x10\" box! - Yes, Shipping is VERY expensive these days!

ECONOMY SHIPPING TO CONTINENTAL 48 STATES ONLY WILL BE USPS or FEDEX or UPS (My Choice)

You must have a continental US residential or commercial address for UPS or FedEx shipping. PO Box addresses will be shipped USPS Ground

If youraddress is a AK, HI, PR, Guam, VI or APO please write BEFORE purchasing for an accurate USPS quote.

USPS PRIORITY MAIL:If you prefer USPS Priority Mail please write before offering or purchasing as I cannot modify shipping options after an offer or purchase. Be aware that USPS Priority is no longer a 2-3 days delivery is now estimated by the USPS as 3-8 days delivery (if you are lucky) UPS & FedEx Ground still delivers within 4-5 days coast to coast and usually for less than USPS Priority Mail.

HANDLING TIME:This item will be shipped within Two (2) Business Days after receipt of clear payment. If payment is received on Thursday or Friday - it will be shipped the following week.

DELIVERY DATE:This is an generated date. It is NOT stated or guaranteed by the seller or the shipping service. It is an ESTIMATEbased on a \'Best Case\' scenario. It does not take into consideration Time of Year (Holidays), Shippers Seasonal workload, Natural Disasters (Hurricanes, Wild Fires, Volcanic Eruptions, etc) or even a sneak attack by aliens from Mars. It is anESTIMATE!It is NOT a set in stone, guaranteed delivery date and should not be considered the definite ‘WILL ARRIVE BY’date.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING BY GLOBAL SHIPPING SERVICE – For More Information Please write BEFORE purchasing

NOTE:Due to past experiencewhere some people require tracking confirmation to acknowledge they havereceived every item shipped, I will no longer combine items.

EVERY ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED WITH ITS OWNTRACKING NUMBER TO CONFIRM DELIVERY.

Thank You for your understanding.

QUALITY PACKING / WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT:

(1)WE PACK PROFESSIONALLY AND WITH CARE!

(2) We only useNEW,unused boxes

(3) We only useNEWstore bought packing material

(4) WeDO NOTre-use boxes from someone’s garbage

(5) WeDO NOTuse airpacks

(6) WeDO NOTuse crumpled newspaper from someone\'s garbage as filler

(7) We tapeALLseems of the box, not just one strip of tape down the center on each side

Unrealistically Cheap or Free Shipping usually gets your item crammed into a tiny box or tossed into an empty box, unwrapped with little or no packing material If you have bought on you know what I am saying is true!

IT IS YOUR TIME AND YOUR MONEY. REMEMBER, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!

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NO RETURNS:

Due to the reason for the sale, to help a family pay expenses, and due to the fragile nature of this item, it is sold as NO RETURNS - You agree to those terms upon purchase.

This item will be shipped WITH insurance

If it arrives damaged or broken, please contact UPS or USPS as it was shipped with insurance and the shipper is responsible for any damage that occurs while they have the package.

Thank You For Your Interest

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