#79

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Rare Stockings and Square-Cut Teeth
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$850
sold
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Description
8 1/2" (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted rust-brown ribbed stockings and black two-strap shoes with little bows, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: rarity factors of the beautiful doll include square cut teeth, stocking color, and fine larger size.