Kestner 221 Googly

16-1/2" J. D. Kestner Googly, a darling 221 model in the largest size – 12. Fine features include a perfect bisque head with exquisite bisque quality, early out of the mold crispness, big blue side-glancing eyes in wide open eyecuts, a watermelon mouth and the adorable original light-brown wig styled in perky pigtails.
On a Kestner jointed composition chubby toddler body, it retains its original paint finish in good condition (repairs to fingers on both hands).
This big girl is dressed in a darling party dress of organdy that is lined in china silk, and it features ruched self trim and feather-stitching as finishing touches.
This doll will surely put a smile on your face – every single day that you call her your own.

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Marie

"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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$7500.00

From Heinrich Handwerck, marked 109-1334, and made by Simon & Halbig, is an enchanting dolly face doll who stands twenty-five inches tall. Details include a perfect socket head with very pretty bisque quality, blue glass sleep-eyes, nicely feathered painted brows, an open mouth with teeth, pierced ears, and an original gorgeous sunshine blonde mohair wig styled in soft curls.
Her fully jointed wood and composition body, complete with the Heinrich Handwerck stamp, is in excellent condition – showing only normal wear.
The crisp Kate Greenaway-style dress of whimsical printed cotton features pretty lace at the cuffs and at the neck line, plus upon the matching bonnet. Do not miss her vintage red oil-cloth shoes!
A classic, pretty German child at a very fair price point.

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$795.00

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.

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$17,500.00 

10-3/4" Armand Marseille Character Boy marked G. B. 250 A.4/0M. Details include a perfect bisque head with painted hair, blue-painted intaglio eyes and adorable modeling that includes full cheeks, and a tongue protruding between his lips.
On a marvelous jointed composition toddler body, this chubby fellow is dressed beautifully as a young Scot in tartan wool and silk velvet. A matching tam, and darling shoes and socks complete the look.

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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.
Her fully-jointed wood and composition flapper body is a leggy marvel – please visit her detail page to fully admire it!
Now, please admire her jazzy dress while you're at it! The under-dress is of cream raw silk, while the tulle with appliqued lace over-dress features sheer sleeves which are edged in French ribbon flowers. More of this treatment can be found at the hemline, while a larger-scale version decorates the neck opening.
Final details include fantastic gilded leather heeled slippers, strands of iridescent light lilac beads, a ribbon headband and the final perfect fashion statement – an ostrich plume!
A fun, yet quite fine doll, from an all too short period in history.

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$2995.00