26" Armand Marseille porcelain doll
Markings on the head and neck say 390n D.R.G.M. 246/1 A 10 M and written behind the ear in what appears to be ink is the number 5576. I have 5 dresses that date back to the time she was made (they are quite old)
It was my grandmother's doll which should date back to the early 1900's. She had it and passed it down to my father and now I have it. It was never exhibited
Inherited
Yes
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
It is a lovely antique doll. Such antique toys are being offered at auction on a regular basis. The doll was made in Germany in the late 1800s/early 1900s by the Germany doll manufacturer Armand Marseille. Despite the french sounding name Armand Marseille was the son of a Russian immigrant that came to live in Germany. Armand Marseille made many different dolls and the most common dolls were number 370 and 390.
When appraising dolls the condition of the head is very important as it must be without hairlines, cracks or chips in order to obtain a good price. The body and limbs are most often made of papermache, wood and a kind of composition.
The fact that the doll has additional original clothes adds to the dolls value.
I believe that the pencilled number may be from the toyshop that originally sold the doll- it is not significant with regards to which type of doll it is.
Unfortunately there are not that many doll collectors today which affects the price in a negative direction.
The estimate provided is for a well-advertised specialised online antique toys auction, where I believe the doll has the best chance of realising its fullest potential. However, there is no measurement for the sentimental value you might attach to your grandmother's doll. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions. I’m happy to help.
Thank you
