30th Apr, 2024 12:00

The Austin Smith and Margaret Harkin Antique Doll Collection - Part 2

 
  Lot 92
 

92

A rare 19th century Kister pink tinted china shoulder-head dolls’ house doll with jointed wooden body

Sold for £270
Estimated at £300 - £500


 
A rare 19th century Kister pink tinted china shoulder-head dolls’ house doll with jointed wooden body, with blue painted eyes, black painted and moulded centre-parted hair falling down the side of her face and pulled up towards the back and held in a plaited bun, jointed wooden body with china limbs, one hand clenched, the other flat and red painted slippers, original purple figured silk dress spotted with triangles, purple velvet and lace trim, white cotton petticoat and drawers —6in. (15cm.) high (restored left hand and glued right ankle)