#363

English Poured Wax Lady Doll in Satin Gown and Headdress
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$700
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head of lady with heart-shaped face and elongated throat,brown glass enamel inset eyes in half-moon shape,painted lashes and brows,closed mouth,auburn mohair wig,muslin stitch-jointed body with paper mache lower limbs,painted silver heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English,late 19th century. Value Points: wearing original costume of ivory satin with lace and sequins,extended train,matching sun-ray headdress with rhinestones.