22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
Lot 35
 

35

A small German china shoulder-head doll circa 1870

Sold for £650
Estimated at £300 - £400


 
A small German china shoulder-head doll circa 1870, with blue painted eyes, black painted and moulded centre-parted hair formed into two peaks at the side of the head and ending in a curled plaited bun, stuffed body with fine china limbs the legs with black painted flat soled shoes with red laces, original full ballgown of blue and cream silk corduroy with blonde trim and gilt thread frogging, stiffened muslin petticoat and drawers —8in. (20in.) high