#301

German All-Bisque Doll in Original Costume with Rare Shell Chest
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$500
sold
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Description
5" (13 cm.) doll. 6" chest. Bisque swivel head on bisque torso,blue glass inset eyes,painted features,single stroke brows,closed mouth,blonde mohair wig,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,painted white stockings and two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 38 13. Comments: Germany,circa 1890. Value Points: the little doll wears her factory-original blue cotton print dress with muslin lace-edged apron and matching cap. Included is a Papier-mache miniature chest of drawers with mirror,having faux-rosewood finish that is elaborately decorated with beautiful tiny shells