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Lot 64: Alpha Nipper Socks Advertising Display Figure

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Start price: £20

Estimated price: £50 - £80

Buyer's Premium: 16%

A painted composition counter-top advertising display figure depicting a young boy wearing a blue smock top, red shorts, blue socks, and brown shoes. The figure is mounted on an integral black circular base with raised lettering picked out in gold paint reading ALPHA NIPPER SOCKS. The underside of the base is hollow.

Height: 8.75 inches (22 cm).


Condition report:

Extensive fine crazing to the painted surface throughout, visible across the face, hair, body, and base (photos 1, 2, and 3). Several chips and paint losses, notably to the back of the head (photo 3), the right sleeve area (photo 1), and the tips of the shoes (photos 1 and 2).