#288

Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll, Model 183
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15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed  mouth with defined space between the outlined pale lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 183. Comments: Sonneberg, Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful cabient size doll with lovely bisque, original body and body finish, antique wig and well-detailed antique school girl costume.