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

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- PRE-OWNED/PREVIOUSLY DISPLAYED VENTRILOQUIST DUMMY -

PAUL WINCHELL'S "JERRY MAHONEY"

24" COMPOSITION VENTRILOQUIST DUMMY DOLL

Circa 1950s

This is acomposition hed and hands version of Jerry Mahoney made in the 1950's. Look at the photos, after 70+ years he shows minor crazing and no major cracks. Top of his head has had some touch up done (SEE PHOTOS)

MOUTH: The mouth works by pulling the string out the back of his neck to open the mouth. Release the string and the mouth closes. Easy to use. Mouth works great (SEE VIDEO)

Head and Hands are made of the composition material used in doll making through the 1950's and will show the expected wear from age, handling, use, display and storage

Face and head show the usual wear, scuffs from age, handling, use and storage (SEE PHOTOS)

Measures approx 24" tall

CLOTHES: He is wearing a custom, home made tuxedo with tails (SEE PHOTOS). He does look sharp!

Please view pictures as they are part of the description.

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PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE PURCHASING

I am selling this item for alocal friend. Seems when he retired he entered a second childhood and began buying things. His wife says enough thngs and half done projects so he must sell them as they are downsizing. I did not buy them new. I do not know the history of them. 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. Sold as NO RETURNS.

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. I cannot be more honest than that!

Unlike most eBay 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. It is your responsibility to view those photos and read the description. to know what you are buying and not make your own assumptions.

I CANNOT BE MORE HONEST THAN THAT!

SOLD AS "NO RETURNS"

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SHIPPING

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

Shipping includes full value insurance. Most sellers do not bother paying the additional $5-$10 to properly insure the package for full value above the standard free $100 coverage.. Then, if there is damage of loss, you have to jump through hoops and file a claim to get the $100 from the shipper (who frequently decline claims if the item was not packed properly), then you will need to get eBay involved to receive money refunded from the seller. Sounds like fun! Signature may be required

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

If your address 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 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.

** WE SHIP WORLDWIDE USING THE EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM - IF INTERESTED PLEASE INQUIRE **

NOTE: Due to past experience where some people require tracking confirmation to acknowledge they have received every item shipped, I will no longer combine items.

EVERY ITEM SHIPPED WILL HAVE A SEPARATE TRACKING NUMBER TO CONFIRM DELIVERY.

Thank You for your understanding.

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QUALITY PACKING / WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT:

(1) WE PACK PROFESSIONALLY AND WITH CARE!

(2) We only use NEW, unused boxes

(3) We only use NEW store bought packing material

(4) We DO NOT re-use boxes from someone’s garbage

(5) We DO NOT use airpacks

(6) We DO NOT use crumpled newspaper from someone's garbage as filler

(7) We tape ALL seems 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 eBay 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.

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Thank You For Your Interest

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