#170

Delightful Petite Marotte with Whistle Handle and Silk costume
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$550
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6" (15 cm.) Posed upon a bone handle with whistle tip is a bisque-headed doll with blonde sculpted hair and painted facial features, torso with hidden bell interior costumed in blue and ivory silk with lace and silver metallic trim, matching cap. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:  circa 1870, when marotte is shaken the little bell tinkles. Value Points: delightful and rare small marotte, perfectly sized for display with bebes.