#142

An All-Original German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll,949,by Simon & Halbig
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$1,100
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head,blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,short brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 3 949,Comments: Simon & Halbig,circa 1885. Value Points: pretty diminutive closed mouth doll with lovely expression,original body and body finish,wearing original well-detailed folklore costume and bonnet.