Pair, English Wax Dolls as Twins in Matching Costumes with Additional Costumes

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14" (36 cm.) Each has poured wax shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, tinted features, closed mouth with solemn expression, blonde dainty curls, muslin torso and upper limbs, poured wax lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, some typical rubs. Comments: English, circa 1880. Value Points: in pristine condition, the matching dolls are wearing gowns, silk bonnets, and cashmere capes with fur edging, and are presented with additional costumes and pillows.