22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 32
 

32

A very rare exhibition quality Pierotti wax shoulder-head King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Coronation Robes circa 1902

Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000


 
A very rare exhibition quality Pierotti wax shoulder-head King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Coronation Robes circa 1902, the King with inset blue glass eyes, inserted beard, eyebrows and receding hair, stuffed body with wax arms and legs, original elaborate clothes of ivory silk, gilt metal tunic, sash with metals, white kid shoes, purple velvet robe trim with white rabbit fur and red velvet, gilt thread and pearl crown —22in. (56cm.) high (missing thumb); Queen Alexandra with inset blue glass eyes, inserted brown mohair wig and eyebrows, stuffed waisted body with wax limbs, original cream silk dress embodied in gilt thread and beads with English roses, Scottish thistles and Irish shamrocks, lace trim, underclothes, satin shoes, card fan, purple velvet robe trim with white rabbit fur and red velvet, gilt thread and pearl crown —21in. (53.5cm.) high (some discolouration to wax on both and some aging to clothing); various coronation ephemera, in original wooden unmarked box with two brass carry handles