Georgian woodens have sometimes seen refreshing to their paint over the years, but we prefer to offer those that have remained just as the day they were made, like this tiny wooden lady. Standing 15-1/2" tall (overall) details include a turned wood head and torso with original paint, plus rosy cheeks, inset black glass pupil-less eyes and a wonderful mohair wig. The body features carved wooden legs that are jointed at the hips and knees, with forked hands (losses). Eighteenth century silk in various shades forms the basis of her elegant dress.
A marvelous wooden that will help bring your early dollhouses or vignettes to life.

Measures: 15" in height.

$9800.00

A once in a lifetime opportunity for the collector of early dolls is exemplified by this sublime, twenty-seven-inch, German Tuck Comb Wooden from the Grodner Tal. Details include noble features that feature entirely original paint. Of special note are the golden eyes with painted striations, all highlighted by original delicate lashes and brows, fanciful curls that brush her cheeks and pierced ears with gilded, wooden, drop earrings. The incredible carved wood hairstyle includes a spectacular gilded hair comb. On a marvel of a jointed wood body that is fitted with red painted slippers, she owns an assortment of fabulous hand stitched gowns in a variety of materials, and all fashioned in the empire taste. Plus, there are bonnets that flatter the fashions. Please do not hesitate, we believe this choice doll is worthy of display within the finest doll museums or private collections.

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SOLD
Thank you, H.

It isn't every day one runs into a duo of dolls that have spent the entirety of their lives together, and that is the case with this couple of French Chinas.
The lady stands eight and one-half inches, while the gentleman measures eight and one-quarter inches tall. Both have perfect china shoulderheads with lovely painting of eyes and facial features, while hers bears extra molded details such as a snood and an unpainted ruffle at the back of her neck. He was given brown painted hair, while hers is black.
Both feature tiny French leather bodies, but with the addition of amazing hand-stitched cloth hands that feature intricately crafted separate fingers and thumbs.
Both dolls are expertly costumed in shades of black, in both silk and wool, and certainly represent a religious order. He wears a lace mantel over a long robe and trousers underneath, while her dress is simple with just a shirred blouse front visible upon her shoulders. She wears wonderful original under garments and black silk slippers, while he wears black silk shoes with paper "buckles".
A very rare and pleasing pair, that have a lot of years of life together remaining ahead of them.

$2450.00

Arguably, one of the rarest China examples we have had the pleasure to own, chances are not many of you advanced china collectors have had the opportunity to acquire one either – now is your chance!
Details of this sixteen-inch tall early rarity include a lovely shoulderhead which boasts expressive painted features and perfect coloring. The modeling of the head includes a stylish molded hat (small flake to upper edge on reverse) that is ornamented with two colorful plumes, plus a bow on one side and a loop of hair revealed on the other. 
On what we suspect could be her second original handmade cloth body, it is inscribed with the words “Made by H.Z. Migill” and the date of  “1853”. It is most likely her second body, as it seems to us, she would clearly pre-date the year 1853.
The two-piece ensemble of silk brocade is flattering, with its abundant use of deep red tape and metallic lace, while wonderful two-tone leather boots complete her presentation.
Do not hesitate, this amazing china is well worth the investment.

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$17,500.00

12-5/8 inches of light and airy originality is this German papier-mâché Milliner' Model, circa 1835-40. This early all-original example boasts a luxurious hairstyle, featuring abundant molded ringlets, and additional painted swirls of curly locks, directly onto the back of the shoulders. Special features include her rare brown eyes, healthy pink cheeks, and exposed ears.
On the typical leather body style with carved wooden arms (light flaking) and legs which are fitted with carved and gold painted slippers, her original presentation includes a two-piece costume of cream chintz, with an overlay of net, accented by ribbon trim, plus a sash and bows in pale yellow silk. Her original under things of simple cotton feature sweet cutwork upon the pantalets.
The perfect opportunity to acquire an all original early doll!

$1850.00

We think it's magical to be able to see how dolls were originally packaged in the nineteenth century, and therefore preserved. This amazing, seventeen-inch, English Poured Wax provides us all with that rare opportunity – in a doubly big way. Not only does this petite bride retain her original pasteboard box – the outer wooden packing crate is there, as well. A label on the inner box reads "Doll – Don't Crush" in lovely old penmanship – while the outer box bears a card which reads:
"Mrs. F. Discou & Miss J.E. Discou
Wentworth
Newark Lane
Ripley, Surrey".
Of course, the little lady appreciates the extra care, and her very nice condition illustrates it. Details include pretty inset blue glass eyes, nice full painted lips, subtle cheek color, abundant honey-blond hand-rooted hair, perfect wax limbs and then there is...the dress. The bridal gown is a triumph in cream satin, with gorgeous details, such as elegant lines throughout, generous use of handmade lace and wonderful box pleating at the hemline. Her marvelous original under things were edged in matching lace and the tulle veil is as soft and billowy as the day it was placed on her pretty head, along with the crown of wax orange blossoms.
Oh, and how do we know her name you ask? An old heavy paper tag is tied to her bouquet of wax flowers...from silk streamers it is suspended, and upon it is written...simply...Priscilla.

$4800.00

We are constantly amazed by the variety of fabulous hairstyles that can be found on nineteenth-century German parian dolls! This elegant lady who stands a pleasing seventeen inches tall is no exception – her hairdo is a work of art. Further details include a perfect bisque shoulderhead with pale coloring, noble features, blue painted eyes, molded earrings that are painted gold and the elaborate crowing glory that includes two black-painted hair ribbons.
On a leather body that exhibits normal patching and repair, she wears a gorgeous evening ensemble in midnight blue silk velvet that is paired with iridescent maize silk for a successful contrast. Black lace and petite black velvet ribbon bows are the perfect accents, in addition to the bouquet she carries in her right hand.
Parian collectors, here is yet another stunning variation to add to your collections!

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$2250.00