Wednesday, 28 July 2010

Norah Wellings Novelty Duck Beaded Legs





I thought you might like to see my new arrival. He is a Rare Norah Wellings Novelty Duck with Wooden Beaded Legs.The beaded leg design were only made for one catalogue in the early 1930's. There were three characters shown in the catalgue, Duck model 307, Island Girl model 308 and Sailor Doll model 309 and all around 10 inches tall. They are rare as only a small quantity being made and due to the loss of their beaded legs which often break. I imagine this is why they were disconitnued. This particular Duck model 307 is made of wool plush with felt beak and clear glass eyes. He has his original bell and ribbon around his neck with a Norah Wellings label on his foot.I just love him and I hope you enjoy seeing him.
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9 comments:

  1. mark rochester28 July 2010 at 09:18

    He is hilarious and fab!

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  2. Gillian Trotter28 July 2010 at 12:52

    Thank You Mark.

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  3. Anamnesis25 November 2010 at 15:26

    Love the 2nd picture!!

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  4. Anonymous10 December 2010 at 15:17

    He is great. not sure if i have the island girl must send in a photo of her.

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  5. Anonymous10 December 2010 at 15:29

    Hi the duck is fab.I think i may have the island girl doll would be great if you could take a look at the picture.

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  6. ross11 December 2010 at 07:38

    hi great duck after reading your comments not sure if i have the island girl .

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  7. Gillian Trotter14 December 2010 at 11:48

    Hello Ross,
    If you would like to send a picture to me I hope I can identify your Island Girl. Please send a photo to norahwellingsjournal@gmail.com
    Very Best Wishes
    Gill

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  8. Anonymous29 January 2011 at 06:34

    Just been reading these articles about Norah Welling's work. Found it so interesting. I have a monkey 8ins long who is at least sixty five years old!
    The Norah Welling's label is still on his tail but he is a little worn. His legs are brown, his arms and body black, all velvet. He was given to me as a very small child in the early forties and he sits on my dressing table today. A treasured toy. Margaret.

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  9. Anonymous29 January 2011 at 06:45

    I have a monkey who is at least sixty five years old. He was given to me as a child in the early forties and still sits on my dressing table today.
    He is 8ins tall, all velvet, brown and black. I seem to remember he wore a little cap with a small peak, not unlike a jockey cap, but it's missing I'm afraid. The Norah Welling's label is still on his tail though.
    He's worn, much as I'm getting these days! But a treasured memory of childhood. Margaret.

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