22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 43
 

43

A rare Simon & Halbig bisque swivel headed glass eyed moulded hair lady doll

Sold for £700
Estimated at £400 - £600


 
A rare Simon & Halbig bisque swivel headed glass eyed moulded hair lady doll, with blue striated glass eyes, closed mouth, exposed ears pierced into the head, blonde painted and moulded centre-parted hair in two mounds with curls in back and held by a plait across the top, swivel head on shoulder plate, stuffed body with bisque forearms and lower legs, well modelled grey and black painted heeled boots, original printed mauve muslin dress with deep collar and paste brooch, pink muslin petticoat, wool petticoat, white cotton petticoat and pantaloons —17 1/2in. (44.5cm.) high (should plate broken and neatly repaired, restored back upper of left leg, some fading and few grey paint splashes to dress)