Antique “Speshul” Gilt Spelter Figure – Boy with Accordion, Early 20th Century

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Antique “Speshul” Gilt Spelter Figure – Boy with Accordion, Early 20th CenturyAntique Speshul Gilt Spelter Figure Boy with Accordion, Early 20th Century An original early 20th century Speshul gilt spelter figure depicting a boy musician holding an accordion. The figure is cast with charming detail, wearing patched trousers and cap, standing on a square plinth marked Speshul to the front. The Speshul series of figures were produced in Britain in the early 1900s, representing humorous street characters and working folk in a

these figures were produced for shop display and are now rare survivors of early advertising history

Postage: Every item we post is very carefully packaged to prevent damage

and there is a fine hairline near his front foot

Both drawers run smoothly and retain their internal compartments with colour/number labels

H: 51cm x L: 38cm

atmospheric glow

An original OXO advertising barometer

confirming its age and authenticity

a typical feature of 19th and early 20th century moulds

back button closing

the box would originally have held chocolates and been used either as a shop display or for shipping

Circa H:17