#130

German Bisque
Live Auction

$7,750
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) h. overall. Seated upon a flannel-covered paper mache horse with painted spots,amber glass eyes,flannel saddle blanket,is a bisque-head doll depicting George Washington,painted facial features,deep blue eyes,closed mouth,white mohair wig,wooden block torso,hands and black boots,and wearing original flannel costume with tri-corn hat. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1890. Value Points: rare candy container made for the American market; the horse's head removes for access to the candy container interior.