#42

English Poured Wax Child Doll in Original Costume from Lucy Peck
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$2,400
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Poured honey-toned wax shoulder head with rounded facial shape,blue glass sleep eyes that operate from a wire lever in the torso,painted eye liner and brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth,blonde human hair inserted into scalp,original softly-stuffed muslin body,poured wax lower limbs. Condition: very good/excellent,some wig sparseness. Marks: (Lucy Peck stamp on torso). Comments: Lucy Peck,London,circa 1890. Value Points: very beautiful gentle face,rarity factors include lever sleep eyes and maker's signature,original (frail) rose silk gown with black lace trim,undergarments,stockings,kidskin slippers,jewelry.