German Porcelain Gentleman Doll with Rare Sculpted Burgermeister Hat

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14" (36 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, light pink tinted complexion, sculpted black hair beneath a grey hat with upturned brims decorated with tassels and plumes, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted black shoes, gentleman's costume. Condition: generally excellent, flake on bottom of left shoe. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rare model with well-rendered traditional hat of a German Burgermeister.