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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils and
eye corners,open mouth,outlined lips,tiny porcelain teeth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,French
composition body with torso containing clockwork mechanism,jointing at shoulders and
wrists,one-piece legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1079 4 1/2 Germany Dep.
Comments: Roullet et Decamps,circa 1900,with original head commissioned from Simon and
Halbig. When keywound,the doll alternately lifts each leg and appears as though walking
forward. Value Points: fine original condition of the luxury mechanical doll,wearing antique sailor
costume.