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Description
12" (30 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass
inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and
feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye
corners, closed mouth with accented lips,
unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, firmly
shaped upper torso, bisque arms with cupped
fingers, cone-shaped carton skirt over
clockwork mechanism with three wheels on
base. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: maker unknown, circa 1885,
when key wound and lever released, the doll
glides forward, twirls and turns. Value Points:
the walking doll is preserved in unplayed with
condition, wearing original silk and lace
costume in her original box labeled
"laufpuppen".