#246

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child as Candy Container 400/500
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13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, attached to hollow carton torso which separates at the center for use as candy container, wooden arms with shoulder and elbow jointing, wooden lower legs, painted socks, wearing antique costume, apron, and carrying original wicker basket designed to hold additional candies. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 59 2/0. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: especially pretty closed mouth doll on the original candy container form.