$2,200
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Description
22" (56 cm.) Rose-tinted wax shoulder head turned
slightly to the side,blue glass enamel inset eyes
with heavily-modeled eyelids,feathered
brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with downcast
pensive-seeming lips,auburn mohair inserted
wig,soft muslin body,poured wax arms and legs.
Condition: generally excellent,2" split of wax on
right shoulder. Marks: Hamley's Regent Street
(oval stamp on torso). Comments: English,probably
Montanari,the doll was sold in the prestigous
London shop of Hamley's,circa 1875. Value Points:
especially beautiful rose complexion,rare hair
color,body is very clean and sturdy,antique
costume including original coat and
bonnet,boutique label. From the Anne Rice Collection.