RARE Emmett Kelly Esco Chalkware Statue Weary Willie Start Price USD 300.00 Current Price USD 300.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, October 25, 2008 End Time Monday, November 24, 2008 Location Westfield, Indiana See more about 'RARE Emmett Kelly Esco Chalkware Statue Weary Willie' Description Offered for sell is this RARE Emmett Kelly Esco Chalkware Statue.  The statue stands about 18 inches tall and is in very good condition.  There are a few places where the paint has worn a little but it doesn't really take away from the piece.  There is some wearing of the paint on the hat but it gives the hat a great patina.  Emmett is holding a broom.  This would look great in a cleaning crew office! Emmett Leo Kelly, a native of Sedan, Kansas, was an American circus performer, who created the memorable clown figure Weary Willie, based on the hobos of the Depression era.  Kelly began his career as a trapeze artist and by 1923, Emmett Kelly was working his trapeze act with John Robinson's circus when he met and married Eva Moore, another circus trapeze artist.  They later performed together as the 'Aerial Kellys' with Emmett still performing occasionally as a white face clown. Emmett started working as a clown full-time in 1931.  It took him years of attempting to persuade the management that he was able to switch from a white face clown to the hobo clown that he had sketched ten years earlier while working at an art firm.  Weary Willie was a tragic figure.  He was the clown who could usually be seen sweeping up the circus rings after the other performers.  He tried but failed to sweep up the pool of light of a spotlight. His routine was revolutionary at the time. I believe this was made in the late 1970's to commemorate his death.  This would make a great gift for an Emmett Kelly Collector or a clown collector! PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:  All of the items I list come from my own personal collection, which over the years I have purchased at estate sales, garage sales, and/or auctions.  Although I try to make sure that the items are as clean as possible; if you have allergy problems with dust or smoke--PLEASE DO NOT BUY MY ITEMS.  I will not be held responsible for these types of condition problems as they are beyond my control. Payment and Shipping Instructions:  PAYPAL ONLY! {{{PAYMENT IS EXPECTED WITHIN 7 DAYS UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE!}}} NO PERSONAL CHECKS!  Canadian customers, Mexican customers and International customers must use Paypal ONLY.  I charge a $3.00 handling fee on all international orders.  Your order will be shipped when payment has cleared.  I will combine purchases for reduced shipping charges.  No returns or refunds!  All items sold as is.  Please ask any and all questions before bidding or buying and take a good look at the picture(s).  If there is a legitimate reason the buyer is not satisfied, such as an error in the listing; I will work with the buyer to find a satisfactory solution to both parties.  I try to be as honest as possible in my description but occasionally there may be an oversight.  I want repeat customers so I will try my best to resolve any issues.  Please refrain from leaving feedback until I have a chance to make things right.  Items will be shipped within 5 business days after payment has cleared.  Insurance is the responsibility of the buyer.  After the item is shipped from my address; I will not be held responsible for any damage that may occur.  I strongly recommend buying insurance for fragile or expensive items.  I would personally recommend insurance for any item over $50.00. Thank you for taking the time to check out my item. Your repeat business is important to me. Don't forget to take a peek at my other items. If you aren't looking in my store, you are missing out! I am on a fixed income and listing items in my store is much more cost effective. You don't have to wait when you shop in an ebay store; you can BUY IT NOW! Store items don't always come up on an ebay search! COME ON IN AND VISIT MY EBAY STORE! I HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Add me to your Favorite's List and sign up for my newsletter! My newsletter contains the latest updates about my products and my store, and hopefully some comic relief! I am a collector of the odd and unusual and I sell a wide variety of items. I have 45+ years of accumulation to sell. I pride myself in safe packaging and fast shipping. I try to add new items at least weekly. If you miss an item you were interested in; look in my store. I list all items not purchased through the auction process there! I leave feedback for every transaction and would appreciate the same. FORGET YOUR TROUBLES, COME ON GET HAPPY! Thanks again!  If you would like to see additional pictures, feel free to contact me. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!