12" American mechanical walking doll "Autoperipatetikous" with bisque head

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Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair in short curls, painted facial features, blue eyes, black hair ribbon, closed mouth, twill wrapped molded carton body with shapely waist and forming into a cone-shaped skirt, kid arms, three metal wheels at bottom of skirt form. Excellent condition, mechanism functions. The doll has remnants of original paper label on base with torn instructions for operating. American, the patented American walking doll, Autoperipatetikous, with original German bisque head, when wound the doll glides forward on wheels and turns. PLEASE NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. The lots have been viewed for visible damages and is so noted when possible to aid in your bidding, but the bidder is reminded that any condition notes in the description do not override the general caveat emptor that all items are sold as is. Please call 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com if you have specific inquiries about this lot.