#367

Early German Bisque Child Doll by Kestner with Square-Cut Teeth
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9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,lightly-feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,outlined lips,two square-cut upper teeth,blonde mohair wig,early plump composition and wooden body with attached ball-joints and straight wrists,antique silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Kestner,circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful petite doll with original body and body finish,lovely bisque,rare teeth.