22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 157
 

157

A rare large size English 19th century poured wax doll

Sold for £500
Estimated at £400 - £600


 
A rare large size English 19th century poured wax doll, the slightly turned to right shoulder head with inset blue striated glass eyes, inked eyelashes and eyebrows, well modelled ears, inserted blonde blonde hair, good modelling on shoulders, brass tie-holes, stuffed body with wax limbs with brass tie-holes, white cotton low-necked dress with broderie Anglaise inserts, cream silk sunbonnet and matching jacket, under-dress marked ‘Ashley’ in ink, drawers with tied up front flap, chemise, length of cotton wrapped around middle, knitted socks and black leather slippers —29 1/2in. (75cm.) high (hair loss, face discoloured and slight damage to clothes)