22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 28
 

28

An English poured wax shoulder-head child doll

Sold for £270
Estimated at £200 - £300


 
An English poured wax shoulder-head child doll, probably Pierrroti with inset blue glass eyes, inserted brown hair, brass tie holes, stuffed body with wax arms and legs, c/y 4/9 pencil marks to body, printed light and dark pink cotton dress, petticoat, pantaloons, red socks and red kid shoes —17in. (43cm.) high (old neat repair across front of shoulders, one shoe half eaten)