30 inches. German. I believe Simon and Halbig.
It belonged to my great aunt
Hi Lynn,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage German bisque porcelain head doll
Heinrich Handwerck for Simon and Halbig, after 1905
model # 5
30 inches tall
the bisque porcelain head with brown hair, blue sleep eyes, the joined composition body wearing an old and possibly original white linen dress, cream colored socks and white shoes.
CONDITION: with wear, some abrasions to face.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$150-250*
*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, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Thanks, Lynn, you're all set.
I believe it says Heinrich Handwerck and there is a big 5 on her neck