Passed
Description
12" (30 cm.) A bisque-headed doll with swivel head on bisque shoulder plate,and having amber-tinted complexion,has large brown glass eyes,closed mouth and brunette mohair wig,She has a carton torso and lower legs,articulated hips,bisque forearms in same amber tinted complexion,and is wearing a lovely silk and lace dress,and woven bonnet. The lady peddler is pushing a woven urn-shaped basket filled with silk flowers,that is attached to its original base with metal spoked wheels.Movement: Briskly walking along,the lady pushes the cart,as though offering flowers for sale. Gustave Vichy,circa 1875,with rare early facial model and beautiful quality of bisque,appealing presentation of the early simple,yet luxury mechanical toy.