Only Fools & Horses - The Jolly Boys' Outing (1989 Christmas...

Hammer

£3,000

Only Fools & Horses - The Jolly Boys' Outing (1989 Christmas Special) - Trigger's Dolphin - the original screen used inflatable Dolphin toy as used by the character Trigger in the classic special The Jolly Boys' Outing. Made of blue vinyl, with painted features. Autographed to one side by Sir David Jason (Del) and Roger Lloyd Pack (1944-2014) in blue and black ink respectively. The Dolphin can be seen on screen during the episode being held by Trigger during the Dreamland Fun-Fair montage, and is referenced in one of the episodes most memorable lines;

Del: "I don’t believe it! There’s only a bloody train strike!"
Boycie: "Uh… my son is being christened in three weeks’ time!"
Mike: "I've got a pub to run"
Sid: "What about my cafe"
Jevon: "I was meant to meet a bird at 9"
Trigger: "And I've lost my Dolphin". 

The Dolphin survives in generally very good physical condition, although does show signs of use, staining and wear from age. In order to conserve the item, it has been filled with foam in order to retain it's shape. This Dolphin has been owned by the Only Fools & Horses Appreciation Society for a number of years, and has been seen in various documentaries and public appearances throughout those years. It was retained after filming by Roger Lloyd Pack himself, and later gifted to The Society. A full letter of provenance is supplied with the piece. A unique piece of British Comedy memorabilia, from one of its most famous episodes. Measures approx; 103cm long.