#143

German Bisque Child,908,by Simon and Halbig with Lovely Pale Bisque
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,slightly parted lips,two square cut upper teeth,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 7 H 908,Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1885. Value Points: rare early model with endearing sweet expression,wonderful antique costume and night cap,carrying little fleecy paper mache lamb.