#28

Pair,English Poured Wax Dolls in Matching Original Costumes
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$2,900
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7" (18 cm.) Each has poured wax shoulder head with plump facial modeling,painted blue eyes,feathered lashes,closed mouth,soft mohair blonde or brunette wig,original muslin softly-stuffed body,poured wax lower limbs,painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English,Montanari type,circa 1875. Value Points: exquisite detail on the petite wax dolls,each wearing original matching silk and lace costume,with delicate hair ornaments,presented in antique wooden case