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15" FRENCH-TYPE BELTON
WITH PORTRAIT FACE
Outstandingly beautiful
French-type Belton of exceptional
beauty & quality featuring
perfect, smooth, delicately-tinted
bisque, liquid brown paperweight
eyes, carefully-feathered brows &
lashes, pcd. ears, closed mouth
with slightly-molded tongue
between accented lips,
& softly-curled blonde mohair
wig. Slightly-flattened dome with
two stringing holes; neck incised
"6". Original, early style wood &
comp. body with fixed wrists in
the orig. finish in very good cond.
(some minor touch-up one thigh &
some mild paint wear to jts).
Costume comprises gorgeous antique
French dress of fine striped
cotton lawn with dropped-waist &
heavily-pleated skirt, lined
underneath with pale aqua cotton
which gently shows through &
enhances the color of the dress,
giving it a pale aqua hue. Aqua
silk sash & aqua silk bows accent
her dress; she has antq.
undergarments & pale aqua oilcloth
shoes. A precious turquoise
beaded necklace with gold fittings
& gold crucifix adorn her costume
as well as a phenomenal antique,
pale aqua wired French bonnet of
elaborately ruched tissue silk
having clusters of silk rosettes
& a flourish of orig. millinery
trimmings. An enchanting child
with desirable French-style
portrait face. You may click on the
picture to view different images of the
doll. Price $2895.
25" ALL-ORIGINAL HEINRICH
HANDWERCK
Extraordinarily choice, lovely doll!
Totally-orig. head-to-toe, in
pristine, unplayed-with condition.
Smooth, creamy bisque with beautiful
colouring, chocolate brown sleep eyes
with painted lashes, molded
& feathered brows, o/m with upper
teeth, pcd. ears, orig. blue beaded
earrings, cardboard pate, & thick,
rich brunette mohair wig. Mint, orig.
body with the orig. shiny patina & red
Handwerck stamp. Costume comprises
layers of antique garments topped by a
delicate, cream, dotted-Swiss cotton
dress with embroidered waistband
threaded with silk ribbon & further
pale aqua ribbon accents on her short,
puffed sleeves. Fancy handkerchief
lace over her bodice is further
accented with a lavish aqua silk
ribbon, & she wears orig. pale
blue leather shoes (one silver buckle
missing). I added her antique cream
lace-trimmed bonnet which adds to her
sweet look. As delightful as the day
she was put in the toy shoppe! You may click on the picture to
view different images of the doll. Price $1200.
23" PIEROTTI-TYPE EARLY
ENGLISH POURED WAX
One of the most ethereal early
1850s English poured wax dolls I
have ever had the pleasure to
own, with the most realistic
colouring, resembling
translucent skin, & lustrous,
watery-blue spiral-threaded
glass eyes that look right
through you. Highest quality &
modelling, she has been spared
no attention to her beauty;
individually inset blonde hair
is still thick with bangs &
wispy curls wind along her nape;
her brows are soft &
well-arched, cheeks are full &
soft to represent a young girl &
her mouth is gently pinked in
colour. Ears are realistically
molded; her graceful neck rounds
to a modelled shoulderplate.
Orig. cloth body with orig.
English store sticker intact,
she is likely a Pierotti.
Perfect poured wax lower limbs
display finest detail in
delineating fingers & toes
realistically. Costume consists
of three matching layers of
orig. cotton lawn
undergarments---chemisette,
chemise, & drawstring
pantaloons, openwork stockings &
later, vintage cream leather
shoes. Attired in her original
cream silk costume in the manner
of young children's clothing of
the 1850s-60s with low,
lace-trimmed neckline, fitted
waist, & full, tiered skirt. A
period blue organdy wired bonnet
with the orig. ribbon & floral
millinery trims frames her face
& beautifully enhances & matches
her vivid blue eyes. An antique
turquoise beaded necklace with
crucifix adds to her value &
beauty. An unbelievably lovely
example of the poured wax
doll's ability to captivate &
charm. Perfect condition & over
150 years old. You'll want to
keep her forever!
You may click on the picture to view
different images of the doll.
Price
$2895.
27 1/2" EARLY CLOSED-MOUTH
SIMON & HALBIG
Dramatically-beautiful early
closed-mouth shoulderhead by Simon &
Halbig, marked only 50.15;
unmistakably their masterpiece, this
doll resembles their coveted c/m 719
model with comparable similarities to
their desirable 900 series models.
Choicest modelling; every
curve perfectly & deeply-sculpted to
enhance the superlative bisque quality
& add to her luminosity.
Expert decoration of full, closed
lips, heavy, flat feathered brows;
lushly-ptd. lashes surround huge, warm
brown stationary eyes, pcd. ears with
antq. pink drop earrings, thick
original human hair wig. High
crown often seen in earlier models;
made for the French market on her
orig. sturdy gusseted kid body
(some minor typical, small patches)
with beautifully-formed &
blushed bisque hands with delineated
fingernails. Wearing layers of orig.
undergarments, orig. silk openwork
stockings, orig. leather shoes, &
presents with an antique costume that
is a dream come true! Antq. period
blue silk dress lined with polished
cotton & flannel; the dress is
couture-worthy with its' fitted,
ruched bodice, large puffed sleeves
accented with delicate lace bretelles,
& numerous design details, topped by
the most glorious, antq. loosely-woven
high-style straw bonnet, embellished
with a profusion of delicate lace
layered on the exterior with a dark
blue velvet ribbon accent held by
a metal filigree pin; the inside of
the bonnet is wired & lined with
ruched tan/gold organdy to frame
her exquisite face & add drama to her
costume. A marvellous doll & a worthy
acquisition to any collection. You may
click on the picture to view different images
of the doll. Price $2795.
22 1/2" CIVIL WAR
PERIOD FLAT-TOP CHINA
High-quality 1860s china with
an extra-special appeal &
charm; not your typical
example of her type. Large &
impressive head with deeply-modelled
shoulderplate measuring
6" tall by 7" wide, she is
beautifully-modelled &
decorated with utmost care,
having sharply-delineated
facial features,
circular nostrils, blue
accented eyes with red lid
lines, & rosy cheeks on
purest, glossy white china.
Molded, painted flat-top
hairstyle with white center
part & thickly-clustered
vertical curls. Original
homespun, printed cotton body
is sturdy & clean with leather
arms & individually-stitched &
separated fingers (limp with
typical wear). Costume
comprises antique lace
petticoat over antique
lace-trimmed pantaloons,
topped by her simple, charming
orig. 1860s white cotton lawn
day dress with
cartridge-pleated waistband &
cotton polka-dotted apron
stamped, "Compliments of O. P.
Bell, Sewing Machines &
Organs, Nashua, N. H." An old
rhinestone brooch adds a
little glamour to her simple
prairie outfit. If you have
been waiting for just the
right Civil War period china,
she will be a most
pleasing acquisition. You may click on the picture
to view different images of the doll. Price
$550.
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