#218

Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth
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Description

12" (30 cm). Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined pale lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose- ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: maker unknown, circa 1886. Value Points: very pretty cabinet-size doll with closed mouth, spiral threaded eyes, choice bisque, original body and body finish.