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German Bisque Child, "Santa" Model with Signed Santa Body
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$950
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Description

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, open mouth, outlined lips with center accent dot, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1249 Germany Dep 9 1/2 (head) Santa Germany (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig, their model registered as "Santa", circa 1900, the doll was commissioned from S&H for Hamburger & Co. Value Points: very pretty doll with original wig, signed Santa body, original lace and sateen dress.