#222

German Bisque Mechanical Walking Doll by Gebruder Heubach
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6" (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with painted blonde boyish hair, intaglio blue side-glancing eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth modeled as though open with laughing expression, two beaded lower teeth, carton torso, wire upper arms and legs, metal feet. When keywound, the little doll totters from side to side as though learning to walk. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (square mark). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1920. Value Points: amusing little doll whose eager and delighted expression matches his activity.