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.
On a jointed composition body with straight wrists and the original paint finish, we have not undressed this couple due to the intricacy of their original costumes, but we assume the body finish is excellent on both.
Speaking of the costume, he wears green mohair velvet trousers, a white cotton shirt over which is worn a red vest, then a gray wool jacket, and finally a woolen vest that we associate with the style that shepherds wear. He carries a leather satchel over his shoulder.

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.
Her regional costume is comprised of a black silk velvet skirt, a beautiful lightweight cotton blouse with fine tucking at the wrists, over which is worn a girdle that laces in front. In addition she wears a wool flannel apron that features bands of colorful embroidery, plus a simple, red light wool shawl worn over one shoulder and a colorful headdress that is composed of strips of linen. Simple leather sandals are laced onto her feet.
A sublime pair, to be sure and a striking addition to any fine collection.

$4900.00 for the two.

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

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 

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