Description: 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 -VINTAGE Paul Winchell's "KNUCKLEHEAD SMIFF"24" Ventriloquist Dummy Doll Jerry Mahoney's PalBy Juro Novelty Co - Circa 1950's- Early 60sThe Knucklehead Smiff ventriloquist dummy did not sell in the same numbers as the Jerry Mahoney ventriloquist dummy. Jerry Mahoney dummies outsold Knucklehead Smiff dummies 7 to 1 making Knucklehead dummies very rare in today’s collectible market.His body is cloth fiber filledHead and hands are a plastic/rubber materialA movable mouth operated by a string in back of neck that DOES work as it should. Pull the string and the mouth opens. Release the string and the mouth closes Measures 24" tallNo date or manufacturer markings on back of neckClothing appears to be the correct vintage with signs of wear/fading from age, handling and storage. White shirt has some staining (SEE PHOTOS) - He has the usual scuffs/marks on his face, head and hands as would be expected with something 55-60+ years old. Hands have some marks on them.Original Brown Shoes IncludedThis is a collectible antique. It not a child's play toy. It is 55-60+ years old so please do not expect a like new flawless dummy. Please view pictures as they are part of the description.This dummy is part of a huge collection of items I have been asked to sell by the family of the previous owner who has passed on.PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE PURCHASINGI am selling these ventriloquist dummies for the family of the owner. Proceeds will help them pay outstanding expenses. I did not buy them new. I do not know the history of them. Some may be all original as when new, some may not be. I was told the owner did repair some, replace or interchange a head, body part and or a body if one got worn or damaged. If there are any dates, I can only offer that information. I can not and do not guarantee completeness, originality or that any required repairs can be completed due to the age, rarity or availability of any parts if needed. All items sold AS-IS as I am not the original owner. I am also not responsible if you do not read the listing and make your own assumptions. If you have any questions, ASK them 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. Sold As No Returns - I cannot be more honest than that! ================================================================SHIPPINGSTANDARD SHIPPING WILL BE UPS GROUND. FEDEX GROUND/HOME or USPS GROUND (My Choice) Includes Insurance coverage for full purchase price - Signature will be requiredYou must have a continental US residential or commercial address for FedEx UPS shipping(AK, HI, PR, Guam, APO, VI, PO Box, etc. addresses cannot be shipped UPS or FedEx without an expensive surcharge)International shipping by eBay Global Shipping Program Only - Write For More InformationHANDLING 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 eBay generated date. It is NOT stated or guaranteed by the seller or the shipping service. It is an eBay ESTIMATE based 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 an ESTIMATE! It is NOT a set in stone, guaranteed delivery date and should not be considered the definite ‘WILL ARRIVE BY’ date.Will be shipped insured QUALITY PACKING / WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT:(1) We only use NEW, unused boxes(2) We only use NEW store bought packing material(3) We DO NOT re-use boxes from someone’s garbage(4) We DO NOT use airpacks IT IS YOUR TIME AND YOUR MONEY. DO WITH IT AS YOU WANT!=========================================================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 insuranceIf 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(BX)
Price: 325 USD
Location: Saint Cloud, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-01T21:43:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 17.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Juro Novelty Co
Character: Knucklehead Smiff
Year: 1960's
Age Level: 8-11 Years, 12-16 Years, 17 Years & Up
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Character Family: Paul Winchell
California Prop 65 Warning: does not apply
Vintage: Yes