22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 150
 

150

A 19th century French pressed bisque swivel head fashionable doll marked BS

Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800


 

A 19th century French pressed bisque swivel head fashionable doll marked BS, with striated blue glass eyes, pale grey feathered brows, pink mouth with darker pink detail, ears pierced into the head, cork pate and long blonde mohair wig, shoulders impressed B 4 S, Anqueulle style jointed wooden body with bisque forearms, carved toes with toenails, jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel joints at waist and thighs, original blue striped two part silk bustle dress, trimmed with bobble fringing, cotton thread covered buttons, pointed collar and lace trim, bright blue silk underdress, matching hat, dark blue floral enamelled toy watch on chain, brooch, white muslin yoke, white cotton front buttoning top, petticoat and drawers, wool petticoat and black knitted socks —17 3/4in. (45cm.) high (fingers damaged and restored, moth damage to wig and pate, some slight damage to dress)