#170

German Bisque Doll in Country Costume as Candy Container
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$200
sold
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8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, hollow torso for use as candy container, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, composition lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 70-16. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the doll, wearing original cotton dress, pinafore and wooden shoes, was originally presented for use as a candy container.