Antique Miniature Doll
This is another heirloom doll that has been passed down the generations. We don't know the age, but given other heirlooms, we guess this is another late 19th century piece. She is very small, measuring only around 4.5". The clothes are intricate, but have clearly not aged very well. We cannot tell the material that makes up her head, arms and legs - seems like a soft stone (alabaster?). Under her dress appears to be made of sackcloth/hemp? I can't seem to find similar dolls on-line, although something close was listed as a "Antique German Miniature Parian Doll ca1880 from frederickpine". There are no obvious identification marks.
Unknown - perhaps a grandma or great aunt.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Simon,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Yes, this is a late 19th Century German doll; many will have small blue marks to identify the makers but those are not always present, or immediately visible. A very nice doll, appropriately priced at $500-800.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A diminutive German part-bisque doll
late 19th Century
With bisque head with blond hair and blue eyes, bisque hands and legs, probably kid leather body, wearing homespun underclothing with ribbon and lace dress. Apparently unmarked.
4 1/2 inches long
CONDITION: with wear; losses to lace/ribbon over-dress.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$500-800*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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Thank you for the swift response. Very exciting appraisal!