Fortune Toy Corp. Blue Ribbon Classics Heart-Throb Heart Beat Doll #847 Maid of Italy
When stood upright, eyes open device (Pat. No. 2,570,740) attached beneath the dress makes ticking “Heartbeat” sound. 8” tall, plastic doll with moving eyes, head and arms. Black, curly mohair hair. Dress is made of various fabrics and lace.
I have only been able to find two related eBay listings. The first is for a paper advertisement promoting the debut of the 24-country miniature character doll line at the 1954 American Toy Fair at Hotel McAlpin (Room 737) in New York City. The other is a previous eBay listing for the same exact item, which I know because the listing images show the box with the same numbers written in pencil on the side of the box. It appears to read “1338/1395” so it could be limited edition or a convention exclusive.
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Hi Christina,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
I've done a pretty thorough search online and in other resources we have access to and can't find the history on this doll.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Blue Ribbon Classics "Heart Throb Doll"
Made in Italy for Fortune Toy Corp, Brooklyn, N.Y., early 1950s
in original box,, brown sleeping eyes, curly black hair, frilly dress
box with later inscribed numbers "“1338/1395” and presentation inked inscription to the verso that reads "Christmas 1954 / Marilyn from Grandpa and Ma S."
8 inches tall
CONDITION: in its lightly used original box with original clothing
PROVENANCE: acquired at auction
$50-75*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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