#20

French Seashell and Coral Costumed Miniature Doll and Candy Container Cabinet
Live Auction

$450
sold
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Description
5" (13 cm.) doll. Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted short curls,painted facial features,wooden lower limbs,her body covered with a long gown constructed of seashells and coral,and posed upon an original wooden stand. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points: included with the doll,with rare coral detail,is a three-sided glass-front cabinet with gold-paper edged shelving,pink paper lining,and fancy shell trim to simulate carving,originally designed for use as bon-bon box.