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10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden six-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 137. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885, the bebe was designed to emulate the sought-after French bebe and capture its market. Value Points: very dear petite closed mouth doll, wearing lovely antique blue silk dress, undergarments, bonnets, leather shoes.