#174

German Wax Doll with Wire-Lever Eyes,Wooden Body and Original Costume
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$1,400
sold
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Poured wax over paper mache shoulder head of lady doll with oval face and elongated throat,brown glass sleep eyes that operate from wire lever in torso,painted features,original brunette wig inserted into slit at crown and with coiled braid at the back,all- wooden body with shapely torso,articulation at shoulders,elbows,hips and knees,painted shoes, (frail) original muslin and lace gown. Condition: very good,some light craquelure,wire lever needs adjustment. Comments: Germany,circa 1840. Value Points: very rare early lady doll with original wig,wooden body,lever eyes,original costume.