22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

The Important Private Antique Doll Collection of Austin Smith and Margaret Harkin - Part 1

 
Lot 155
 

155

A rare small beeswax anatomically correct toddler boy doll circa 1815

Sold for £550
Estimated at £300 - £400


 

A rare small beeswax anatomically correct toddler boy doll circa 1815, with inset bead glass eyes, slightly parted down turned mouth, double chin, blonde wax hair in points around the face, unjointed with outstretched arms, rounded feet with toes, small penis, two part brown and white printed low neckline dress and pantaloons with stitched white button —9in. (23cm.) high (crack down back of hair)