#530

German Bisque Doll with Mechanical Walking Movement
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$425
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Description

8" (20 cm.) Bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, brunette wig, is attached to carton torso with cone- shaped skirt that contains a simple winding mechanical movement that causes the doll to walk, turn and repeat the movement in a simple manner. There are three wheels at the base, and the movement is covered by the doll's costume. Condition: mechanism functions well although tiny back wheel needs repair. Comments: Germany, circa 1915.