#188

Large German Porcelain Doll Head with Fine Early Bonnet
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted short curls,center-part,scalloped curls at each side of forehead,painted blue upper glancing eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with prim lips,impressed dimple at each side of lips and philtrum,six sew holes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1880. Value Points: fine quality of the grand-sized head,wearing superb antique straw bonnet with maroon velvet brim lining,fancy ribbons.