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Description
12" (30 cm). Bisque shoulderhead, black glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, carton torso with padded shape, bisque arms, cone-shaped skirt enclosing mechanism, wheeled base. When wound, the doll glides forward, then circles, then glides away. Condition; generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: DRF (and indecipherable name and numbers on brass plate on base). Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition of the patented walking doll, silk and lace original costume, original box with German label.