#211

Two German Dolls as Penny Banks
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$475
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Description

5"6" (13 15 cm). Of bisque or glazed porcelain, each is one-piece figure of standing baby with arms outstretched at sides, sculpted blonde curly hair, painted facial features, one with modeled socks and black flat shoes, each has cut slit at back torso for insertion of coins. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dollie Bank Patented Germany 10893 (bisque doll). Comments: circa 1890. Value Points: rare novelty dolls, one with makers signature and tradename.