#112

Pretty German Bisque Child by Kestner with Trunk and Trousseau
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass eyes,painted lashes and brows,open mouth,four porcelain teeth,dimpled chin,blonde mohair wig over plaster pate,composition and wooden ball- jointed body. Condition: generally excellent,eyes set. Marks: B 1/2 made in Germany 6 1/2 174 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner,circa 1900. Value Points: pretty child with original body,body finish,wig and pate,and wearing wonderful antique sailor costume,owns an antique trunk with striped canvas cover and lift-out tray containing six additional antique dresses,along with various smocks and accessories.