The Tonya Traylor Collection

July 31st We bought this beautiful “Fred Tickner”  ventriloquist figure that we immediately fell in love with.

He was offered in a UK auction without the origin or history of the ventriloquist.

Listing Description: Antique ventriloquist dummy head with display stand 1920/30. Condition is Used.  early paper mache head measuring 6" (unusual size) moving eyes with tilt , mouth operation by lever all good working order but needs some cosmetic attention ie hair. Comes with display stand , head and stand together measure 11in very unusual item

Then on September 6th we purchased another truly special figure known as: Harry the Cheekie Chappy.

We lost many a nights sleep over Harry awaiting the auction end.

Listing Description: Antique ventriloquist dummy head with hands on display stand(made 1920`s ?) Condition is Used. Head and hands made from papermache battered and tired cosmetically due to thousands of performances over the last 70 years. Mouth operation and tilt eyes fully functional. Entertained thousands of children in the suffolk area since the 1950`s know as "Harry the Cheeky Chappie"

Now for the Magic

After purchasing Harry the seller told us we also purchased their other figure and that both

figures belonged to and performed with their father.

“Hi My fathers name was D E Osborn  but he performed as Uncle Jim or  Ebro the Magican. My father always called this head  Harry and the other one Little Harry. He was a professional children's  entertainer and done this since the  1940`s around the Suffolk area in UK.   I will find some photos for you of  him performing and forward them to  you as soon as we sorted the rest of  his things regards Jim”

Sold Separate but destined to remain together.

We are Completely Thrilled to Welcome “Harry The Cheekie Chappy” and "Harry Jr"  the partners of UK Ventriloquist

D E Osborn "Uncle Jim / Ebro the Magican" to the collection. Thank You Jim for sharing their valuable history.

We Truly Appreciate you.

Together Again Forever....