22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 87
 

87

A French swivel headed fashionable doll c

Sold for £750
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 
A French swivel headed fashionable doll c, poured bisque with blue striated glass eyes, four strokes brown painted brows, pink painted lips with darker pink detail, ears pierced into the head, cork pate with skin wig, back of head impressed c, bisque shoulders, gusseted kid body, pale olive green silk dress with bustle and train, pink velvet ribbon trim, six dark pink floral enamel and gilt buttons, straw and pale pink ribbon hat, chemise, drawers and socks —14 3/4in. (37.5cm.) high (dress silk damaged and some moth damage to wig)