#433

German Bisque Miniature Mechanical Walking Doll
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$250
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Description
7" (18 cm.) A bisque-head doll with blue glass eyes,painted lashes and brows,open mouth,teeth,mohair wig,is attached to a cone-shaped paper mache form which contains clockwork mechanism and rests on a hidden wheeled base,with original muslin dress and lace trim. When wound,the doll appears to walk forward. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Kuhnlenz sunburst mark) Bavaria. Comments: Germany,Gebruder Kuhnlenz,circa 1890. Value Points: all original rare little toy which functions well.