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Description
8" (20 cm). Bisque swivel head with rounded
facial modeling on kid-edged bisque torso,
grey glass inset eyes with spiral threading,
dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts, feathered
brows, accented nostrils, open mouth,
outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth, one
square cut lower tooth, blonde mohair wig,
peg-jointed bisque arms with modeled bent
elbows, peg-jointed legs with sturdy
musculature modeling, painted white
stockings and high yellow boots with black
laces, wearing antique silk and lace dress,
undergarments, bonnet. Condition: right baby
finger broken, tiny chips on upper legs, tiny
all-bisque doll has old hairline at back of
head. Marks: 102 12 (head). Comments:
Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rarity factors
include swivel head, square cut teeth, yellow
boots. Included is a soft metal filigree carriage
with tiny all bisque doll having glass eyes and
closed mouth.