Antique China head doll
Dolley Madison style doll with china head and limbs, cloth body, looks like style typical of European dolls of the late 19th century? Some damage to feet and hands. Dressed in new red velvet dress (like Dolley Madison), petticoat and bloomers. Comes with original yellow satin dress and underclothes (poor condition).
approx 18"
Inherited
Yes
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique "Dolley Madison" China Doll
American or European, late 19th Century
With glazed porcelain head and limbs on a cloth body, the face with red/brown glazed hair, painted features, wearing a (later) red velvet dress, petticoat and bloomers and retains its original yellow satin dress and undergarments. Presumably unmarked.
approximately 18 inches
CONDITION: Client attests this doll is in fair condition with some damage to hands and feet.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$100-150*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
Good morning, Lisa,
My customer service staff said you've been told the appraisal on this doll isn't accurate. I've reviewed what I wrote and stand by my initial description/valuation of this doll.
I have two decades of experience handling and cataloging antique and vintage dolls for sale at auction and am familiar with later reproductions - yours is the real thing!
Have a great day,
Delia