An antique China and cloth doll American, English or European, mid-late 19th Century
11 January 2025
Description

I have no idea of any of the details, I can't find markings on it. I believe it belonged to my great great grandmother so I think it's very old. The face, top of chest and back, arms from the elbow down and legs from the knee down are porcelain I think. The rest of the doll is cloth.

Dimensions

Its 8in long

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 7 hours
By Delia
Jan 11, 21:28 UTC
Fair Market Value
$30 - $50 USD
Suggested Asking Price $60 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Angie,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

China dolls are a type of antique doll characterized by their heads, and often limbs, made from glazed porcelain, which is also known as "china". These dolls were popular primarily during the mid-19th century (1840s–1890s) and their heads were made from molds, so they have a very consistent look.

In the current market, china dolls of this size and age usually sell at auction for $30-50.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique China and cloth doll
American, English or European, mid-late 19th Century
The molded porcelain head painted, glazed and fired, attached to a cloth body, with porcelain arms and legs, dressed in an off-white dress and pantaloons. Unmarked.
8 inches long
CONDITION: This doll appears to be in good condition with minor condition issues commensurate to age and use.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$30-50*
*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

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