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ORIGINAL
1850s-60s SILK CHILD'S BONNET
Gorgeous, early child's
Civil War period wire frame bonnet in cream silk with
the orig. trims! A rare bonnet of elaborately ruched &
pleated silk decorated with fine net, clusters of cream
silk ribbons, pale peach muslin flowers & cream chenille
accents. Chenille twists decorate the underside of the
bonnet, to beautifully frame the face(some floral trims
missing), & the cream silk curtain at the back of the
bonnet is artfully-draped & includes a row of fine cream
net insertion. Cream silk chin ties are missing but
could easily be replaced. Outer measurements are 8" wide
by 9" tall & this bonnet looks lovely on a bisque child
doll about 29-33" tall. Rarely-found in this condition
or as lavishly-appointed, this millinery confection is
worthy of the finest collection of historic fashion, or
to enhance the costume of a large antique doll. You may click on the picture
for different views of the item. Price $275.
9 1/2"
VINTAGE STEIFF BUNNY RABBIT
This cute little
fellow is a desirable earlier Steiff standing rabbit
with long, floppy ears, retaining his Steiff button in
ear (see photo) with a swivel neck. He is straw-stuffed with a shaded
tan/light brown mohair coat with darker mohair tipping
his ears, standing on his hind feet with his front
paws resting on his haunches. He has a little stubby
tail & large hind feet. Large brown eyes, soft pink
velvet open mouth, pink floss nose, & whiskers. He
retains his original salmon-coloured neck ribbon. In
very good, clean, sturdy condition with very minor
wear to mohair, mostly on his back side & upper front
paws. Cute little bunny is full of charm & a nice
addition to a Steiff or Easter collection or as an
excellent companion for large dolls to hold. You may click on the picture
for different views of the item. Price $179.
LAVISH
SILK & HAND-EMBROIDERED CREAM SILK BABY/DOLL BONNET
This bonnet is
an absolute confection! No lack of elegant detail
was denied this bonnet! Fashioned of cream silk, it
is fully-lined & entirely hand-embroidered with
complex vines, flowers, & leaves; delicate cream
silk & a very pale beige silk is deeply ruched &
encircles the bonnet where it frames the face, as
well as leaving a delicate "curtain" at the back.
On each side by the ears, there are elaborate
rosettes fashioned of a profusion of gathered silk
ribbons created to be the center of each rosette;
the outer area of the rosette is more of the same
delicate cream & pale beige silk, ruched & folded to
resemble the petals of the rose. Orig. silk ribbon
ties are present, & the bonnet is in pristine
condition. It would look lovely on a large baby or
child doll with a head circumference of about
15"-16". A true millinery masterpiece, worthy of
the sweetest baby doll or the most valuable French
bebe. You may click on the picture
for different views of the item. Price $385.
ANTIQUE LILAC WOOL DOLL'S COAT, FUR COLLAR &
MATCHING FUR MUFF
Fantastic
set features a mint cond. lilac wool doll's coat,
fully-lined, with a sailor-type collar of fur
(collar also lined but underneath silk lining is
melting) & orig. gold button front closures. The
coat is roomy enough for chunky French jtd. comp.
bodies so could be worn by either French or German
dolls. Lovely colour with no fading; few
scattered moth pinprick holes on back of coat
& faint smudge of light colour on back which will
probably come out with cleaning. The fur collar is
detachable. The muff is also silk-lined &
ornamented with a gilt metal bow. It measures 15"
long from neckline to hem & would best fit a doll
23-26" tall. High-quality set would also make a
lovely & suitable outfit for German character
children. You may click on the picture
for different views of the item. Price $295.
VINTAGE PORTRAIT MINIATURE-TYPE PENDANT FOR
LARGE DOLLS
This
pretty pendant was made to resemble the
portrait miniatures that were originally made
of oil or watercolour on glass, ivory, or
gouache in the 18th & 19th centuries. This
vintage pendant has some age to it, is nice
quality, & would look very appropriate on a
large antique doll. The woman's portrait is
encased in an oval gold-plated frame measuring
2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. A gold metal fleur-di-lys
clasp suspends the pendant from a thin brown
velvet ribbon to be tied and worn around your
dolls' neck as a choker. For dolls about 30"
up, it looks dramatic in the appropriate
antique style.
You may click on the picture
for different views of the item. Price $25.
VINTAGE STEIFF "PICCY" DUCK
Piccy
the duck, in excellent, unplayed-with
condition, retaining his Steiff button & both
tags. Button is attached to one wing along
with yellow tag numbering 3242/11, & stating
"original Steiff, made in Germany". This
particular duck was made during the years
1978-1983. At his chest he retains the round
red/yellow Steiff tag with his name, "Piccy".
Beautiful yellow fuzzy fur coat, bright orange
beak & black plastic button eyes. He is clean
& bright with no fading or wear. From beak to
tail he is 6" long & 4" tall. Another choice
"pet" for your antique dolls to hold.
You may click on the picture
for different views of the item. Price $29.
EARLY LILAC STRIPED DRESS FOR POUPEE,
POURED WAX OR PAPIER MACHE
One of
my favourite dresses, it is beautifully-made
& preserved; the fabric is just exquisite &
makes for an extremely rich-looking dress.
Circa 1850s-60s, it features garment
construction typical of costume from that
era. Fully-lined dress with fitted bodice &
3/4 length sleeves; full skirt with
elaborate cartridge pleating at the waist.
Appears to be expertly & completely handsewn.
Bodice is lined with fine muslin &
has diagonal front darts as seen on costumes
of the period. Lace-trimmed sleeves & scoop
neckline; full skirt lined with cream
polished cotton. A small, prob. period
patch made to the back of the dress is
hidden in the voluminous folds of the skirt.
Some scattered, pindot areas of agewear;
hook-&-eye closures. Altogether a
fantastic, beautifully-preserved early
dress. Measurements with dress lying flat
are: 15" shoulder to hem, 4" across shl to
shl, approx. 8" circum. waistline; skirt
itself is 9" long measured from waistband to
hem. It looked and fit perfectly on a 23"
English poued wax I had here, as the style &
cut lends it well to accommodate the earlier
dolls with the narrower waistlines. A
superb dress!
You may click on the picture
for different views of the item. Price $295.
TWO
VICTORIAN SILVER RATTLES WITH WHISTLES
This pair of antique
rattles is almost identical; one is just a little larger
than the other. One rattle is 4 1/2" tall; the other 4"
tall. Each has a silver stem with working whistle, three
circular, etched balls with cutwork design which contains
dangling balls. Both in excellent condition; great
decorative items to display with antique baby dolls.
Prices:
$150.00 4"
$160.00 4
1/2"
$285 for the
pair
ANTIQUE
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD PINCUSHION
Wonderful &
unusual novelty pincushion circa 1910-1915 featuring a
bisque shoulderhead with brown stationary glass eyes,
open mouth with tiny teeth, ptd. lashes, feathered
brows, brown mohair wig, cresent-shaped , padded cream
flannel hat trimmed with blue ribbon & cream lace.
Mounted on round-shaped wool flannel disc that is
covered with layers of cream, blue-trimmed flannel to
create a collar. All-original & excellent condition.
Great item!
You may click on the picture
for different views of the item. Price $275.
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