#174

Rare German Bisque Doll,Model 128,with Closed Mouth
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$850
sold
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Description
Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome,blue glass inset eyes,painted lashes,lightly feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth,composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,brunette mohair fleecy wig,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 128. Comments: circa 1880,mystery maker,the body is likely Grossman who registered the first German ball-jointed body at this time,the head model number is a mystery. Value Points: very dear petite doll with well-modeled features,rare markings,rare body.