#61

German Bisque Child Doll, 929, by Simon and Halbig 900/1200
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, large blue glass eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, slightly- parted lips with two square-cut upper teeth and one square-cut lower tooth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, eyes set. Marks: S 5 H 929. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful doll with especially compelling large eyes.