Maher Studios/Clinton Detweiler MORTIMER SNERD 30\" Deluxe Ventriloquist Dummy For Sale

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 VINTAGE VENTRILOQUIST DUMMY -

A RARE VINTAGE FROM LATE 1970\'s

MAHER STUDIOS DUMMY By Clinton Detweiler

Edgar Bergen\'s\"MORTIMER SNERD\"

30\"Deluxe Upgrade Semi-Professional

Ventriloquist Dummy

With Head Stick Control, PaddedWood Framed Hollow Body, Moving Eyes, Comb-able Hair

Includes Original Style Straw Hat

New Ownership:Clinton and Adelia Detweiler purchased the studio in 1969, significantly expanding its offerings and prominence creating and customizing his own style and line of ventriloquist dummies.

Growth & Resources:Clinton Detweiler became a pillar of the community, building figures, creating innovative training, newsletters (like The Maher Messenger), and mentoring many performers.

Clinton Detweiler\'s level of commitment to his craft andattention to detail is apparent in every one of his creations. That is why his ventriloquist figures are some of the mostsought-after in the world. Every aspect of Clinton Detweiler\'s ventriloquist figures,from the hand painted eyes, the installation and smooth operation of their mechanics and even theirprofessional paint finish, is completed entirely by Clinton Detweiler class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">Deluxe Upgrade Mortimer Snerd Semi-Professional Ventriloquist Dummy

Origin standard dummy was made By Juro Novelty/E.G. Goldberger and was upgraded by Clinton Detweiler at Maher Studios. Authenticity has been confirmed by Clinton Detweiler\'s son Kevin through correspondence

This Mortimer Snerd ventriloquist dummy has been upgraded with a wood framed hard hollow body with a ball and socket neck. The head is mounted on a wooden post and can turn full circle, tilt, and nod! The mouth and eyes work by pulling/moving the lever on the control stick (See photos). Mouthand Eyes function properly (SEE VIDEO)

Clothing is correct vintage (SEE PHOTOS)

Face, hair and hands show the usual wear from age, handling and storage (SEE PHOTOS)

Notice his legs. They are full length firm padded legs. They are not the short stubby flimsy legs that many standard upgrade dummies have (where the pants have to be rolled up). This dummy\'s upgrade was 100% professional

Maher Studios serial number on headstick (SEE PHOTOS)

Includes an original Juro style straw hat

Shoes have been added

COMES AS YOU SEE HIM

** NOTE: THIS IS A RARE COLLECTOR\'S ITEM. Notice the eyes are brown and open wider. Most if not all Mortimer Snerd deluxe upgrade dummies have blue/green eyes and eyes look smaller. According to Clinton Detweiler\'s son, Kevin, very few of these Mortimer Snerd deluxe upgrades, with brown eyes, were made. (SEE LAST PHOTO)

If you want to have a rare one in your collection, this is the one for you.

DONT BE FOOLED: Sellers copy headers from other sellers all the time without confirming what they have actually matches.Clinton Detweiler/Maher Studios dummies from the 1970\'s-80\'s used unique head stick control levers and string (see photos) as well as many had hand painted eyes. Back in the 1970\'s-80\'s they DID NOT use the white plastic lever you see on many more recent upgraded dummies - This has been confirmed by Kevin Detweiler, Clinton\'s son.

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND

I am selling this for a local friend. Recently retired, and entering what appears to be his second childhood. Over the years he has acquired too many items and his wife has put her foot down. Either they go of he goes! All items sold AS-IS as I am not the original owner.

If you have any questions,ASKthembefore you buy so the item you receive is the item you are expecting! Iam happy to answer any questions, provide additional photos, whatever I can tohelp you know what you are buying.

Unlike most sellers I do not use thegeneric \'say nothing\' AI description.I take the time to accuratelydescribe the actual item in the photos. I post many photos from differentangles. It is your responsibility to view those photos and read thedescription, to know what you are buying and not make your own assumptions.

I CANNOT BE MORE HONEST THANTHAT!

SOLD AS \"NO RETURNS\"

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WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT - PLEASE READ:

(1)WE PACK PROFESSIONALLY AND WITH CARE!

(2) We only useNEW,unused boxes

(3) We only useNEWstore bought packing material

(4) WeDO NOTre-use boxes from someone’s garbage

(5) WeDO NOTuse airpacks

(6) WeDO NOTuse crumpled newspaper from someone\'s garbage as filler

(7) We tapeALLseems 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 you know what I am saying is true!

IT IS YOUR TIME AND YOUR MONEY. YOU DO GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!

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 (additional insurance will cost me an additional $7 or so on top of the shipping charge) - 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 youraddress 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 generated date. It is NOT stated or guaranteed by the seller or the shipping service. It is an 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.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING BY GLOBAL SHIPPING SERVICE – For More Information Please write BEFOREpurchasing

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 the 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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