#171

German Bisque Child Doll, 1009, by Simon and Halbig
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$400
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 12 H 1009 dep Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume, wonderful original wig.