#69

Very Rare German Bisque Character,1308,with Sculpted Moustache by Simon and Halbig
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head,small brown glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,black feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with defined outline of teeth,sculpted black moustache with curled tips and tiny goatee,black mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1308 A S&H 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1910,the rare model number was created in several variations,for example,with or without moustache. Value Points: very rare character with exemplary bisque and sculpting that includes impressed laughter lines in cheeks,original body and body finish,antique mariner costume.