#12

An All-Original Musical Party Marotte
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$600
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Description
14"(36 cm.) A bisque-shoulder head doll with blue glass eyes,open mouth,four porcelain teeth,blonde mohair ringlet curled wig,ball-shaped carton torso containing musical box,attached to carved maple wood hand,and dressed in fancy lace and silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Circa 1890,when twirled around,music plays; the marotte was designed as a luxury party favor. Value Points: fine all-original condition.