Opinions/Input on this Nipper

[LShaped]

Have an opportunity to grab this Nipper...and a cool piece of Victrola History. Was hoping someone might have more info or know the value.

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"His Masters Voice"

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"Camden New Jersey"

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"V"

[AZ*]

How tall is it?

[Jerry B.]

What's he made from? Nippers have been made from paper Mache, tin, rubber, plastic, and all sorts of material. Also, is he permanently attached to the base?

Jerry Blais

[JerryVan]

Never saw one on a base like that. Rather than estimate what it's worth, may I ask what the owner wants for it? If it's like $50, that's a "no-brainer", buy it! If it's more like $1000, then we should wait till more experienced folks respond.

[LShaped]

Appreciate all responses!!!

more deets:

it is 48" tall. Base is permanently attached.

"it’s prewar time probably late 30s.....earliest ones were made from paper-mache, this one is a heavier one, composite material..they were made to be a window display."

[Curt A]

The real question, per Jerry Van: "Never saw one on a base like that. Rather than estimate what it's worth, may I ask what the owner wants for it?"
Also, does the seller know its provenance?

[AZ*]

I wonder if the Rolfs would know, since they wrote the book on Nipper collectibles. You might consider sending them a PM in case they haven't seen this post.

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