Dear Friends,

Thank you very much for your interest in my antique dolls; I hope you will enjoy the selections I have to offer. Many of the dolls are completely original and some are very scarce, desirable examples. I have been in the business of selling antique dolls since 1990 so please buy from me with confidence.  Your satisfaction is guaranteed! There is a three-day return privilege on cash sales; if regular monthly payments cannot be completed on a layaway agreement, credit will be given towards another doll or item in stock in the amount of payments already made. Please note, layaways are not returnable.

I specialize in French and German bisque head dolls including French Fashions, French Bebes, German babies and characters, Belton-types, and "Dolly-face" dolls---rare and outstanding examples from firms such as Jumeau, Steiner, Gaultier, Bru, Simon and Halbig, Kestner, Handwerck,  Kammer and Reinhardt, Heubach, Bahr & Proschild, and many others.  The early dolls are also a passion of mine, so you will always see a quantity of lovely, early English poured-wax dolls, papier maches, early-American black cloth dolls, and fascinating, choice chinas and parians.  As the mother of two wonderful sons, I have a particular fondness for original boy dolls, and will often have a selection of original French, German, and character boys, as well as some fine china and parian boys.  

If you find a doll you are interested in purchasing or you would like additional information or photos, please feel free to call me at (607) 330-1265 or email me at either michelle@1853dollhouse.com or mmaio@stny.rr.com

Layaways are available, so please call or write for terms. An initial deposit of 30% of the purchase price is generally required, but if you need to make special arrangements with me, I will do my best to tailor a layaway to meet your needs so you will be able to acquire the dolls you love. 

If you are interested in selling any of your antique dolls, antique doll furniture, miniatures, dollhouses, or related accessories, I hope you will consider letting me know.  In addition, I am always looking for fine-quality antique period clothing, including original, clothing, bonnets, shoes, and parasols.   

Thank you again for taking the time to visit my website!  I hope you will enjoy perusing the new selections and will find something of interest.  New additions arrive weekly and the site is updated frequently, so please check back from time to time.  I want to take this opportunity to extend my warmest thanks to all my customers for their repeat business and endless kindnesses to me, and to welcome new customers!  International customers are always welcome and I'll do my best to make an overseas purchase an easy, stress-free experience right from the beginning and through the shipping process.  The last page of the website features a "Guestbook"----if you would like to sign and add your email address I will be happy to receive your comments.