#29

Two German Bisque Miniature Dolls as Wedding Couple in Basket
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$500
sold
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Description
7" (17 cm.) Each has bisque socket head,glass sleep eyes,painted facial features,open mouth,tiny porcelain teeth,brunette mohair wig,five-piece paper mache body,painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&C 0 (girl) K*R S&H 17 (boy). Comments: Germany,circa 1900. Value Points: the pair are costumed as bride and groom in lavish silks and laces,she with long embroidered tulle veil and with orange blossom coronet and bouquet,the pair presented in antique woven springtime basket.