22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
Lot 42
 

42

A Jumeau swivel headed fashionable doll bride 1870s

Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000


 
A Jumeau swivel headed fashionable doll bride 1870s, pressed bisque with large grey glass eyes with darker edge to iris, black eyeliner to top lid, pale brown brows, pink mouth with darker pink detail, pierced ears, cork pate with blonde mohair wig, back of neck and shoulder impressed 2, gusseted kid body with blue 'Jumeau Medaille D’Or Paris’ ink stamp to lower back, cream silk satin wedding bustle gown with lace trim and overlay, artificial floral headdress with long voile vail, cotton petticoat with train, wool petticoat, cotton chemise, petticoat and drawers —16in. (40.5cm.) high (slight damage to clothes)