
Several German firms created their own versions of the popular "Gibson Girl". This very pretty one is from J.D. Kestner, who as you know, created more than one "Girl". This mold number – 162, is a size 10 who stands nineteen and three-quarters inches tall. But best of all is that this lovely example will arrive complete with a stylish wardrobe fit for a queen! Click here to view details "au naturel" |
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We have yet to see a J.D. Kestner 243 Oriental baby that we did not instantly fall in love with, and this happy fellow is certainly no exception. Originally made for and retailed at Gump's of San Francisco, luckily this one has made his way down the coast a bit right into downtown Carmel. $4995.00 |
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...reads the label on the box lid. Why settle for one J.D. Kestner doll, when you easily can have four in one? That idea must have been behind the original marketing of the magnificent boxed head set known in Germany as "Das Wunderkind Charakter Puppe". Click here to view details "au naturel" The box measures: 16" x 9" x 3-1/2" $11,500.00 |
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It isn't every day that one finds such a marvelous pair of any type of doll, so imagine how delighted we were to run across this amazing duo – a Sonneberg Belton couple in original Alsace Lorraine regional attire. The gentleman stands twenty inches in height, features a marvelous but not perfect solid dome head (restoration to upper forehead, scattered mold bubbles) with fabulous blue paperweight eyes with pronounced spiral threading, pierced-through ears and the original red mohair wig. |
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The above gentleman's female companion, who stands just about the same height, boasts a perfect, solid-dome, bisque head with fabulous blue paperweight eyes with pronounced spiral threading, pierced-through ears with the original brass loop earrings in place, and the original red mohair wig that is worn up in back. $4900.00 for the two. |
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"Marie" - a fine product of the German manufacturer Kammer & Reinhardt, character mold #101 K*R. In the rare, largest size, measuring twenty-one inches tall, her features include pale blue intaglio eyes, an adorable slightly pouty expression, her original, very full light blond mohair wig and a very beautiful ball jointed composition body. Her sweet antique dress of blue silk, features a frilly white cotton overskirt and sleeves, which are layered with a variety of fine laces and an exquisitely tatted lace bodice. Matching embossed blue silk ribbons decorate the front and are also used as a wide belt, with the same color blue in the fabulous bonnet trimmed in tiny florets, ecru lace and ribbon loops. Her blue silk stockings and cream leather boots are also antique. Marie is among the finest examples we have ever offered. |
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It is easy to see why this extraordinary German bisque character Gibson Girl is a first place, blue ribbon winner! Once a part of the legendary collection of Gladyse Hilsdorf, this unique example is marked “S&H DEP 13 1199”. At thirty-four inches tall, this statuesque beauty features lovely coloring, beautiful brown glass eyes, an open mouth with teeth, pierced ears and her spectacular, original, Gibson girl-style mohair wig. On a jointed composition body (marked La Patricienne) with extremely graceful hands and the rare feature of a generous bosom, she wears an exquisite promenade ensemble of sea-foam green wool, trimmed in fine ecru lace. Her stylish antique chapeau is trimmed in organdy flounces and silk florets, and she also wears antique lace-trimmed under clothing and chocolate brown high button leather boots. Her pink marabou boa adds the final, dramatic touch. Please click here to view this elegant lady "au naturel" |
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A dolly representative of "The Jazz Age" – this fabulous Simon & Halbig 1159 flapper has a lot of dance left in her! Standing an impressive twenty-five and one-half inches tall, features include a perfect bisque head with a youthful look, lovely coloring and deep modeling, pretty brown glass sleep-eyes with long lashes, beautifully painted molded brows, an open mouth with teeth, and a marvelous human hair wig cut in the requisite bob. Please Click Here to View Details "Au Naturel" $2995.00 |
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