22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 148
 

148

A large French pressed bisque swivel head fashionable doll

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


 
A large French pressed bisque swivel head fashionable doll, probably Jumeau, with striated blue glass eyes with darker edge to iris, black eyeliner, shaded lids, light brown feathered brows, closed mouth with darker pink detail, shaded pierced ears, cork pate with remains of blonde mohair wig, back of head and shoulder impressed 5, gusseted kid body, original light blue silk two part bustle dress with wide sleeves, lace cuffs, white silk trim and pleated edges, six gilt and blue enamel buttons decorated with a pink rose, white cotton petticoat and pantaloons, black socks and blue velvet and lace open hat —19 1/2in. (50cm.) high (head a little kiln dust speckled, moth damage to wig and cork pate, a few tiny holes to dress)