#338

German Bisque Character,410,by Marseille with Retractable Teeth
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$400
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes and short feathered brows,accented nostrils,open mouth,outlined lips,two rows of tiny porcelain teeth,brunette mohair wig,composition bent limb baby body,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 410 5/0. Comments: Marseille,circa 1918,the model was made with retractable lower teeth so when the doll is laid down,the bottom teeth disappear,and then re-appear when sitting up. Value Points: rare model with very appealing expression,novelty feature.