Antique toddler sized, porcelain doll approximately 120 years old
I have a toddler size antique doll, which is over 100 years old she’s approximately 3 feet tall. Her body is in perfect condition. Her face is in very good condition and it was repaired once many years ago.
Approximately 3 feet tall
Inherited
Yes
Hi Beth,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The DEP on the back of the head indicates that this doll, while made in Germany, was made for the French market.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique lifesized Simon & Halbig jointed composition doll
model # 5, made in Germany for the French market, circa 1869-1904.
All made of composition (papier-mache-type material) with black hair, sleeping eyes, painted features, wearing an Edwardian red-brown velvet dress with lace trim, stockings and white shoes. Marked to the back of the head
36 inches tall
CONDITION: client attests this doll has had repairs to its face previously. Otherwise, this doll appears to be in good condition.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$ 400-800*
*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
Thanks, Beth, you're all set with this.
Can you tell me what year the doll was made?
Hi, sorry, yes! Well, sort of...Simon & Halbig added the ampersand (&) to their doll marks in 1905 so those that don't have it - which it looks like yours doesn't - indicates it was made PRIOR to 1905...but more specifically than that, no I can't. I've updated the appraisal to indicate that.
Thank you so much
I’m looking to sell this doll. Does mearto purchase items? I clicked on sell item and it wanted me to pay for an appraisal. Which I already have.
You can list this doll through our marketplace - and it may already be listed there if the status is "for sale' and "public."
If you don't see the status or can't figure out how to change/update it, please let me know. I can't do it on my end but will email our customer service and ask them to do it...they can usually do it within 24 hours.
OK I added the picture of the back of her head where the number is. My aunt had written it down. So if you can’t see it, it says SH1079DEP.