#216

An All-Original Party Marotte
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$650
sold
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Description
12"(30 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blue glass eyes,open mouth,row of teeth,blonde mohair wig in rococo style,wooden block torso with internal squeeker,maple handle with whistle tip. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3200 Germany (doll head) Arlette (stamp on label of box). Comments: for the French market,circa 1890,the doll was designed for use as a party favor. Value Points: the marotte has original ivory silk jester costume with silver bells and coral pom- poms,along with matching hat and original box. $700/1000