German porcelain dolls 1900 Doll Kingdom - source for doll collector. Promised long ago, here, finally, is a brief description of the seven prominent porcelain factories that produced china doll shoulder-heads, china doll parts, and the Frozen Charlottes or full body porcelain bathing dolls. Two Armand Marseille antique German porcelain headed dolls, circa 1900, 40 cm and 44 cm high Vintage German Kewpie Doll with Pink Bow 'Kewpie' doll vintage German bisque doll, adorned in pink bow, c. Market report: There is continued collector demand for very large, good quality antique German dolls. Look for small pores or pitting in the surface. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. The hiatus during the war years and shortly thereafter provided a period when there were very few German dolls being manufactured. , bathing dolls, bisque doll heads on jointed composition, kid or wood and spring bodies, China head dolls on nanking cloth bodies, knick-knacks plus more. Carl Nachf. Koppelsdorf German Shoulder Plate Imitation kid body made in Germany Open/close blue eyes Porcelain hands Shoulder plate, needs Armand Marseille German Dolls, c. 00 Kestner dolls were distributed by Borgfeldt, Butler Brothers, Century Doll Company, Horsman, Macy, Sears, Siegel Cooper, FAO Schwartz and probably others. 00 May 7, 2025 · Vintage Porcelain German China Doll Head Old 3. Bristle dolls 1880s German – wooden doll dances with piano’s vibration as it’s played Georg Bruchlos doll mark GMS 1883-1930+ Eisfeld Valentin M. There was a racial ca. Dolls, Horsman Dolls, Hermann Steiner Dolls. Antique 19th Century Victorian German Porcelain China Head Doll Molded Hair Located in Dayton, OH Antique mid 19th century German china doll with painted porcelain bust, feet and hands, cloth body Shop our 1900 porcelain doll selection from top sellers and makers around the world. China Head Doll: The Difference. 99 Gebruder Heubach was a German porcelain doll manufacturer that was established in 1840 by Georg Christoph and Phillipp Jakob Heubach in Lichte, Thuringia, Germany. Recknagel doll production did not begin until around 1893. The other is a baby doll, mold 390n, on a jointed composition body with blinking eyes. 52 delivery. Ca. May 7, 2025 · Edward, Linda. Most antique dolls’ hair is painted on, except for German dolls, which usually have wigs. View Full Details. overall Antique porcelain China head dolls were made mostly by German companies from 1836 to the 1940s, dolls are usually found on wood, cloth or kid leather bodies, some dolls have partial China or porcelain limbs. 17 watchers. German Doll Encyclopedia 1880-1939 book in 1985, German Doll Marks and Identification book in 2001 both by Jurgen and Marianne Cieslik’s. 10490 7""" Antique German Low Brow Porcelain China Head Girl Kids Doll Leather Body 18” 1880-1900 Doll French/German Antique 19th-Century-style Shoulder Leather Wood Compo Oct 30, 2018 · As with many of the more common bisque head antique German dolls, prices for Armand Marseille dolls have declined since the early 2000s, mostly due to the effect of eBay on the market. , Elizabeth A. In 2014, a 1916 porcelain bisque doll created by the French Sculptor Albert Marque sold for $280,000 at a Theriault auction. The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls books vol. Many collectors use these to good effect on display in their doll rooms or other areas of their homes. two antique heubach german porcelain dollsc. May 7, 2025 · 3. Mar 27, 2025 · Antique Miniature German Doll Mini Porcelain Head Hands and Feet Soft Body Doll Germany 1870s 3 3/4" Dollhouse Size Doll 19th Century ad vertisement by ThePearlSwan 17” Antique Porcelain German Made China Doll Leather Kid Body Adorable #SC1. Antique German Bisque Doll. $22. $89. 6k) $ 149. Coleman and continued research across the Internet since 1999 However, antique dolls in the current market specifically refer to porcelain/bisque dolls. These exquisite creations from the late 19th and early 20th centuries hold a special place in the hearts of collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. 52 in W 3. Bisque dolls also had a more realistic appearance than other types of dolls, which made them even more appealing to children. Most China dolls have molded, painted hair, some dolls have a wig over a solid bald porcelain dome head. Free delivery. K Porcelain Dolls Dum and Dee and a German Porcelain Girl Doll together with a Wood and Metal Carriage Five Dresden figurines: children Five Dresden figurines: children seated on baskets, all with modern printed Dresden mark, 5 in. 19th century German Porcelain Doll Head. Antique German Porcelain Baby Doll Open Shut Eyes Marked Germany 22 Little Gem (606) $ 95. Bergmann, Roullet & Decamps and Jumeau. $189. The oldest china dolls usually had black hair that was parted down the middle. First emerging as a popular children’s toy, antique porcelain dolls soon became a cherished collectible. 55 in. From the 1880s to the 1920s, it produced only heads and other parts for well-known German and French doll manufacturers such as Kammer & Reinhardt, Heinrich Handwerck, C. . doll mark 4000 SHPB star symbol. Madame Alexander dolls were famous for their beautiful dresses in the early 1920s, and the 1907 Ideal Toy Co. Pre-Owned · Unbranded. 1912-15, height 17 cm. FREE shipping Add to Favorites Antique Germany Porcelain White Peking Duck Figure. produced antique dolls with Bisque heads between 1885 and 1930. Collection of antique dolls circa 1900 consisting of: Darling 2 bisque shoulder-head doll with original clothing glass paperweight eyes open mouth with porcelain teeth porcelain arms and cloth body and legs H21''; bisque-head doll with composition articulated arms and body sleep eyes with eyelashes open mouth and porcelain teeth wearing vintage German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939 book in 1984, German Doll Marks and Identification book in 2001 both by Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik, Simon & Halbig Dolls, The Artful Aspect book in 1984 by Jan Foulke, The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls books, vol. Antique German Porcelain Doll Black Hair Blue Eyes China Head Arms & Cloth Body. The story of antique An American antique doll collector named Sylvia Lee Rogers Dornhecker has offered this Antique German Doll. Buhl doll mark B-S 2 Germany Antique German Porcelain Doll Early 1900s 22" glossy finish unique collectsble (93) $ 141. You'll find new or used products in Antique Doll Germany on eBay. Apr 18, 2025 · This vintage porcelain doll, which stands 21 inches tall, was manufactured in Germany but is dressed in French attire. Antique Doll Collector, March 2002. It was reissued as a disk and sold with Dawn Herlocher’s 200 Years of Dolls: Identification and Price Guide, 4th Edition (Krause Publications, 2009). dolls had unbreakable characters. FREE shipping Add to Favorites 1930s Baby Japan Porcelain Baby doll The most valuable antique dolls are bisque dolls from French fashion German manufacturers. The popularity of German bisque dolls grew rapidly during the 19th century, and they became highly sought-after collector’s items. Coleman and research across the Internet since 1999 which we share Apr 7, 2023 · 23" German B4 Goebel Antique Porcelain Doll. is the best identification guide to doll marks and mold numbers. factory registered doll molds 1400, 1401. Add to Favorites Antique Armand Marseille bisque porcelain doll **20" LeConte & Co. com. Antique Hertel Schwab baby doll. DOLL & Co. That said, a great majority of the baby, toddler, and dolly-faced Armand Marseille dolls fall in the $200 to $500 price range, with the exceptions including very (LOT OF 4) GERMAN BISQUE LADY DOLLS: QUEEN LOUISE DOLL (Lot of 4) German bisque head lady dolls, including an Armand Marseille Queen Louise doll #100; a Simon & Halbig bisque socket head toddler #156; the third, a model 1078; a Kestner for Hertel & Schwab baby doll with composition body #152; an Armand Marseille boy character doll marked 151 (repair to crack in back of head), the largest 26"l Oct 24, 2024 · Unless you have reason to believe your doll is especially valuable, start on eBay. M Antique German bisque dolls have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 50 German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939 book in 1984 and German Doll Marks and identification in 2001 book both by Jurgen and Marianne Cieslik. Antique miniature German porcelain china doll handmade fancy dress 6 inch (3. Firms that produced bisque dolls in Germany included Armand Marseille, Simon and Halbig, Kammer and Reinhardt, Heubach and Kestner among other firms. 1900 dolls. This valuing method isn't always definitive since you may not find an exact match. K. Antique German Porcelain Doll Original Clothes LARGE Approx. The only exception is for German antique porcelain dolls, which often have wigs that are made out of mohair or human hair. Antique Miniature German Doll Mini Porcelain Head Hands and Feet Soft Body Doll Germany 1870s 3 3/4" Dollhouse Size Doll 19th Century (1. Add to Favorites SEVEN German Christmas Tree Lead Tinsel Silver Icicles Mar 29, 2016 · After placing each doll in a separate box, carefully position all of the boxes in a larger box. 7k) Two/Vintage Head Doll, Antique Porcelain Doll with Muslin Body, German Dolls, Frozen Charlotte, Nursery Decor, Hertwig Doll, Victorian Dolls (266) $ 120. The original, signed branded dolls, such as a Cabbage Patch doll signed by Xavier Roberts and an American Girl doll signed by Pleasant Rowland, can cost up to $5,000. 40 delivery. 70 shipping estimate. 55 $ 968. By Doll et Cie. LOT OF TWO GERMAN BISQUE CHILD DOLLS The slightly larger doll is incised ''SH/PB 4000-3 '' and has fixed brown eyes open mouth with four teeth on a fully jointed body stamped ''Germany'' with antique human hair wig clothing and shoes the other is in plaid dress with blue velvet collar and sleeve head incised ''50-3 Made in Germany '' she has fixed blue eyes pierced ears unusual expression and Pre-1890 24" Antique German Porcelain China Head Doll daughter niece girl gift birthday collect play dolls playhouse niece daughter pretty (49) $ 249. You will find lovely antique or artist made costumes and other accessories as well. The head is incised with: Made in Germany 152 4. Global shipping available. Get the best deals on Germany Porcelain Dolls Playsets Antique when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. 0 bids. There are many kinds of antique German bisque dolls to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Nouveau and folk art antique German bisque dolls are of considerable Ernst Heubach’s porcelain factory was in Köppelsdorf, Germany, they made bisque doll heads on kid or composition bodies. May 7, 2025 · Producers mostly copied them from German molds. 1900+ Kämmer & Reinhardt doll mold 192, a Dolly face doll, 21″ tall, either a white or black bisque head on a ball jointed composition and wood body, feathered painted brows, glass sleep eyes with painted lashes, early dolls have a closed mouth – later dolls have an open mouth, wigged, doll mark 192, G 192, K*R 192 B, K*R 192 P9. 1914 Hertwig Nancy all bisque doll 6 3/4″ tall, for Amberg, designed by Hazel Drukker. Refrain from using plastic totes to store antique German porcelain dolls. Porcelain Doll, German Doll 54 cm 21" (300) Sale Price $968. $150. May 7, 2025 · "Antique Bisque Porcelain Boy Doll Gebruder Heubach Germany Wood Composition 11""" LOT of 3 REPRO Gebruder Heubach bisque dolls - 6'', 13'',15'' "Gebruder Heubach Antique Reproduction Bisque Doll Girl with 3 Bows No. Antique to modern porcelain dolls identified, doll marks, doll mold numbers. They were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 1900, Poor Condition. Heinrich Handwerk and the Dolls of Waltershausen. Mr. The intricate detailing and realistic features of these dolls made them prized possessions. German Bisque Porcelain Half Doll with Original Wire Lace Skirt Antique Heubach Character Dolls & Figurines book in 1992 by Lydia Richter, German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939 book in 1984, German Doll Marks and Identification book in 2001 both by Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik, The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls books, vol. Initially, the company produced household ceramics, but in 1863 they began manufacturing dolls. In 1912 Mr. This doll type was created in a few French and German doll firms in the late 1860s. Open mouth with two upper teeth and a tongue. Ernst Jr. For example, the German doll maker Armand Marseille Doll Co. Their porcelain productions date between 1920 to 1930. Dolls - Identification & Value Hertwig china head dolls in flat top and lowbrow styles are common. Try these additional methods to identify an antique doll: Take it to an antique appraiser specializing in antique dolls. 15 in D 3. They were often considered a symbol of wealth and status, and many affluent families owned collections of German bisque Get the best deals on Germany Caucasian Porcelain Dolls Playsets Antique when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Antique china dolls attracted the interest of doll collectors and rose in value during the 1970s and 1980s. I (1800-1925) in 1968, vol. Antique German Porcelain Bisque Dolls, Excellent Vintage China Dolls, Collectible Bisque Baby Dolls, porcelain dolls, German dolls (282) Sale Price $100. 11” Antique German Reproduction Porcelain Doll By Bernadette 1980 Blonde Girl #O. Shop for-and learn about-Antique German Dolls. and Evelyn J. German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939 book in 1984 and German Marks and Identification book in 2001 both by Jurgen and Marianne Cieslik, The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls books, vol. 00 Collection of bisque-head dolls circa 1900 consisting of: bisque socket-head doll with red wig sleep eyes open mouth porcelain teeth and wooden toddler body H17''; bisque socket-head doll with wooden body socket eyes open mouth porcelain teeth painted hair marked: made in Germany 151 H8 1/2''; bisque socket-head doll with blonde human hair sleep eyes open mouth and porcelain teeth marked: P. 1900, made in Germany, one is a kid doll, mold 390, with bisque socket head and long legs on a jointed composition body. $76. Carl sold his doll factory to Frickmann & Lindner who continued the company and renamed it R. In 1926 the R. Aug 28, 2024 · Porcelain dolls first appeared in Europe during the mid-1800s. The German Doll Company, owned by American and German partners, purchased an estimated 30,000 original molds used to make bisque figures during the late 19th and first third of the 20th century. 99 Antique Trader’s Doll Makers & Marks a guide to identification book in 1999 by Dawn Herlocker. After the war, the production of bisque doll heads resumed in Germany, but styles had changed. I am studying the Grodnertal dolls currently. Beautiful blue glass sleep eyes with painted upper and lower lashes. They are now one of the most valuable pieces of antique items due to the rich history that follows them. 1900 Gebruder Heubach German Bisque Porcelain Figural Vase - Gold Painted Girl with Acorns Antique Ceramic Vase - Staffordshire Style (276) $ 88. Measures approximately 13. Related Dictionary Pages: Hertwig & Co. or Best Offer +$6. $193. 65 delivery. Germany’s east-central region was the ideal place for making dolls with bisque heads because it had plentiful deposits of natural clay. You can use our extensive database to help you identify marks on porcelain dolls made in Germany, France and all other countries where porcelain dolls were produced. Kestner didn’t always produce porcelain dolls. 8k) $ 34. They began manufacturing dolls made of wood and other materials. VIntage Heubach Koppelsdorf Doll , Antique German Doll Tea or Coffee pot warmer, porcelain doll head, Kitchen porcelain doll, 15" (308) Sale Price $155. Bisque doll by Simon & Halbig for Kämmer Reinhardt, Germany, ca 1900. Antique German Porcelain Doll Early 1900s 22" glossy finish unique collectsble (93) $ 141. Carl also purchased bisque doll molds 370 and 390 from the nearby porcelain factory of Armand Marseille. 1-5/8” China Girl Doll, FROZEN CHARLOTTE, Old Porcelain, German Doll Factory, Damaged, Assemblage, 1900s Your Choice Vintage, Woman, Antique (1. FREE shipping Add to Favorites Dollhouse Miniature ~ Porcelain Woman Doll 6 days ago · The majority of antique dolls have painted hair, which is black, brown, or blonde. See our dolls for sale. However, the general style of German dolls remained basically the same. May 7, 2025 · Antique SIMON & HALBIG, K Star R Star of David German Bisque Head Doll 24" Long Antique German Kämmer & Reinhardt Simon & Halbig 46 Bisque Doll 18" Kammer & Reinhardt 5 Piece Composition Doll, Mold 126 German, ca. Information about collectible antique, vintage and contemporary dolls, doll artists, antique doll marks, German bisque doll marks, history of dolls. One Heubach Koppelsdorf 275-6/ox approx. Materials. Antique Doll Germany for sale | eBay Antique China head dolls have become more than a pl. Both in poor… Get the best deals on Porcelain Dolls Playsets Antique when you shop the largest online New Listing 12" Simon & Halbig 719 DEP Bisque Head Doll German Antique Sep 1, 2023 · Searching through doll reference books and price guides is often the best way to identify an antique doll's manufacturer mark, but there are some other ways to do it. Mar 26, 2025 · Antique German Porcelain Doll, Shabby Victorian Porcelain Doll, Antique 20 Inch Doll ad vertisement by WestEndMarket Ad vertisement from shop WestEndMarket Antique, FROZEN CHARLOTTE China Doll Head, Tiny Half-inch Heads, Old Porcelain, German Doll Factory, Damaged, Assemblage, 1900s MY Choice (1. 00 $ 100. I (1800 May 23, 2022 · Bisque dolls are antique dolls that are made of bisque porcelain. Ceramic porcelain dolls come in a range of varieties, china dolls and bisque dolls being the most popular ones. Search the "sold" listings for dolls that match (or come close to matching) your doll's description. Comments: Large size doll with lovely bisque. The discovery of Chinese porcelain came as a relief to European toymakers, who struggled to construct realistic-looking human features using w May 7, 2025 · Antique Simon & Halbig 122 Bisque Porcelain Doll Composition Body Smiling Vtg . Bisque dolls are characterized by their realistic, skin-like matte finish. Buy collectible antique, vintage and contemporary dolls. Web Resources. Rare large Kestner 150 All Bisque Child Doll Antique Germany Jointed Doll (Sold $1300) In the 1800s, porcelain was one of the new trending materials used in dolls. 107 Antique and Vintage German Porcelain For Sale - priced from £18 to £3250 Art Deco Pin Cushion Half Doll Crown Top Perfume Scent Bottle German Porcelain . Dictionary of Doll Marks in 1991 by Jean Bach. 1920s-30s Antique German Bisque Doll #152/4 Happy Character Baby by Hertel Schwab Ric#005. Use the Find Values to find what it's worth. Doll Reference. This gradually changed and now most antique German Porcelain Dolls that have survived since the mid-19thC are child-like or babies and very rarely measure more than 17 inches in height. Two Armand Marseille dolls, c. 80 shipping. Collectors today are probably most familiar with the dolly-faced bisque dolls on composition bodies of the late 1800s to early 1900s (such as the 171 mold), baby dolls with composition bodies such as Hilda and the JDK babies, and shoulder-head dolls on kid bodies (turned A German bisque doll from around 1900 . The other approx. porcelain head marked ''1900 DEP'' 11'' porcelain head marked ''SH 1909''. Common German Doll Brands Antique Kestner Porcelain Dolls 1920-1938. Bisque is unglazed porcelain with a matte finish used for making dolls’ heads to get a realistic skin tone. Bruchlos doll mark VMB 1902-1929 Eisfeld Brückner & Och doll mark BO 1918-1930 Stockheim H. Kling & Company did not begin making dolls until around 1870. ” Dollreference. Minor chips to petals and leaves. Apr 6, 2024 · Porcelain dolls have a shiny, glossy finish and were more common in Chinese dolls. or Best Offer +$11. But it'll give you an idea of what you can expect to get for your doll. or Best Offer +$12. The Collectors Encyclopedia of Dolls book, vol. Some named Kestner dolls are: Baby Jean doll (so called Hilda’s sister), Dainty Dorothy, Sally, Sammy (JDK + size number), Daisy doll mold 171 only the 18″ tall size, Hilda doll molds 237, 245, 1070, Max doll mold 186a, Moritz doll mold Frozen Charlotte German Bisque Porcelain Doll Antique 1910 (26) $ 38. Two Armand Marseille antique German porcelain headed dolls, circa 1900, 40 cm and 44 cm high Armand Marseille and Shirley Temple Dolls Dolls comprising Armand Marseille with bisque head, 21' (53 cm), open mouth with upper teeth, period dress on composite body, made in Germany; also Shirley temple doll 21' (53 cm) composite doll, sleeping eyes Three blonde German china dolls circa 1880 to 1900. Antique five-piece composition baby body. 00. … C. 25 Antique, FROZEN CHARLOTTE China Doll Head, Tiny Half-inch Heads, Old Porcelain, German Doll Factory, Damaged, Assemblage, 1900s MY Choice (1. Learn how to identify marks on German porcelain and understand their significance in this comprehensive guide. S had to have a mark of their country of origin. Armand Marseille Antique Bisque Porcelain Doll All Antique Circa 1910. $62. 1900 Germany Crank Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy. People molded it into a doll head and fired it at high temperatures (2300F). Buhl & Sohn doll mark HBSG 1780-1930s Grossbreitenbach – possible H. As early as the 1850s, a fewGerman companies were competing with the French in selling dolls with bisque heads. Porcelain dolls were introduced to European countries right in the middle of the 19 th China continued crafting the dolls’ heads, hands & feet from the 1840s till the 1880s. What are Antique Dolls Stuffed With? Antique dolls were tightly stuffed with sawdust or horsehair to support the weight of the heavy porcelain doll heads. 5” W/CHINA ARMS AND LEGS "Antique German China Doll Head Blonde Hair 6"" Beautiful" Antique German Porcelain China Head Dolls Cloth Body Arms & Legs Lot Of 2 (438) $ 175. Free shipping on selected items. 99 A pair of German J. Antique china doll head German porcelain Agnes salvaged *broken part (3. 50. Schierholz & Sohn hard paste porcelain, doll mark hashtag or two crossed lines: Arthur Schoenau doll marks A7S, MB Germany 500, DEP AS 1900-9, Get the best deals on Germany Girl Doll Antique Porcelain Dolls Playsets when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. and Evelyn J Limbach continued to produce all bisque dolls, character figures Max and Moritz, Penny dolls, anthropomorphic all bisque animal figurines with heads of all kinds a cat, dog, pig, rabbit, etc. 12 inches high, Heubach Koppelsdorf 275 11/o, porcelain head/shoulders hands, glass eyes. 25 $ 155. married Beatrice Marseille, daughter of Armand Marseille and one of E. As with the other German porcelain factories, Hertwig also produced an array of Shop eBay for great deals on Antique Doll Germany. 7k) $ 4. Add to Favorites Antique Armand Marseille bisque porcelain doll Sep 25, 2023 · Antique German dolls have an undeniable allure that transcends time. 00 delivery. Robert Carl Doll Marks, Doll German Bisque from Old Molds. Bisque dolls have a matte, unglazed finish and were favored by French and German makers. From their delicate porcelain features to their elaborate costumes and accessories, German dolls encapsulate the craftsmanship and artistry of a bygone era. Glazed Chinese porcelain looked noticeably shiny to give the name. 75" Vintage Antique German China Head Hertwig Low Brow Porcelain & Cloth Doll Hertwig & Co. German dolls were lifelike, made of quality materials, and reasonably priced. D. 5 inches in height. until at least 1929. Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain Head Dolls. They had their peak of popularity between 1860 and 1900 with French and German dolls. II (1800-1930) in 1986 by Dorothy S. Her beautiful brown doe eyes and luscious braided pig tails don’t hurt either, if you ask us. Generally, porcelain dolls sold there are priced between $10 and $20, and German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939 book in 1984 and German Doll Marks and identification book in 2001 both by Jurgen and Marianne Cieslik. 1905 Schoenau & Hoffmeister Kunstlerkopf Child Doll (art head doll) – 15-16 or 24″ tall, bisque child doll, slender face, wigged, glass eyes, open mouth. French dolls tend to be over decorated, while the German dolls are more subtle and real looking. Dolls range in size from a tiny one inch to fifteen inches tall. 99. As far as dolls, Hertwig is most noted for their Nanking-Puppen, or lowbrow dolls with nanking (brown cotton) bodies, stuffed with cotton, with bisque or china limbs, and for Snowbabies, which are little figurines with a blown-on suit of white crushed porcelain. Made respectively by Alt, Beck, & Gottschalk: C F Kling: Hertwig. German Antique Bisque Head Baby Doll 20 inches tall, 14 inch head circ, the bisque head has no cracks but has a tiny surface chip on the tip of the nose, blue sleepy glass eyes, cloth body with rubber hands, the tip end of one ring finger is missing, cloth body is in good condition with no stains or tears, you cannot read the markings on the back of the dolls head they are too faded. “Heinrich Handwerck Dolls 1876-1962 Germany. Mar 26, 2020 · Usually when dating a German doll it is wise to assume that it was made either prior to World War I or after I920. Antique German Simon Halbig Dolls - Types Marks Marks / Scarce Illustrated Book . julievsouza (144) 100% positive; Boy Doll Porcelain Antique Dolls & Doll Playsets, Group of Porcelain Half Dolls and Petite Bathing Beauty Doll. or Best Offer. All bisque dolls have both heads and bodies made of bisque and were made in France 1860+, Germany 1890+, Japan 1915+ and in America. It is hard to pinpoint a "basic type" of Kestner doll since the company made so many. Coleman and continued research across the Internet since 1999 which ca. Antique German Bisque Porcelain BOY Baby Doll Kestner JDK 211 Sleepy Eye Laugh. The most common China head doll Theodor Recknagel hard paste porcelain factory’s history began in 1886 and was located in Alexandrienthal, near Thüringia, Germany. Composition and cloth dolls were more popular. 22 bids · Time left 1d 9h left Get the best deals on Antique Doll Germany when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Three blonde German china dolls circa 1880 to 1900. K 249 doll, large porcelain Character Head doll, early J. For more than four centuries, Germany was a global center for dolls, fostering everything from technical advancements such as the mechanical voice-box to purely imaginative improvements such as the concept of the “baby-doll. Jun 11, 2024 · Antique French Bisque and porcelain dolls by makers like Bru Jne, Francois Gaultier, Jumeau, and Etienne Denamur, are extremely valuable ones. A bisque doll or porcelain doll is a doll made partially or wholly out of bisque or biscuit porcelain. 1920 Kley & Hahn doll mold 680 bisque doll head, 28″, sleep eyes, open mouth upper teeth, tongue, composition jointed body, doll mark Kestner symbol 680 K & H made in Germany Antique German 16" Sonneberger Porzellanfabrik Carl Muller SP 4 Bisque Head Leather Body Child Doll press to zoom Antique German Cuno Otto Dressel Jutta Mark 1914 Flirty Eyes Bisque Baby Doll Jun 11, 2018 · Basic Types of Kestner Dolls . A Derby leaf-shaped dessert plate Dec 8, 2021 · The Simon & Halbig company gains worldwide recognition for its excellently sculpted doll heads and high-quality bisque. 17 1/2 inches high, blue felt body with porcelain head/shoulders and hands. M. World War II dealt a fatal blow to the bisque doll industry. They won’t use polyester or be loosely stuffed. Unglazed bisque dolls were the most prevalent type of doll made in Germany during the 1800s and early 1900s. H 5. and Evelyn J Antique German Porcelain 16" China Head Doll Blonde Hair Blue Eye Soft Body. Opens in a new window or tab. 55 Antique 1900's German Miniature Porcelain Bisque Jointed Hinged Dolls Set Of 6. 8k) $ 44. A group of four porcelain half dolls and one other, early 20th century, two marked Germany, the half dolls, three with hair, one with moulded hair, and all with holes around the base; and a petite bathing beauty doll in a blue costume and bathing cap. Add to Favorites 2 Frozen Charlotte Doll 2" No Legs TWO RANDOM DOLL (3. The height of the popularity of bisque porcelain dolls happened between its creation in 1860 and 1900 in France and Germany, where most dolls were created in small to mid-sized toymaker shops to be children’s playthings, with rare models being produced for collections and exhibitions. Sponsored. May 7, 2025 · Dawn Herlocher’s Antique Traders Doll Markers and Marks: A Guide to Identification (Antique Trade Books, 1999). Porcelain. $1,112. Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain Antique Kestner 249 Porcelain Doll, J. 31” Blonde Clothes. Begin by identifying that your doll is made from porcelain with a general assessment. Add to The height of the popularity of bisque porcelain dolls happened between its creation in 1860 and 1900 in France and Germany, where most dolls were created in small to mid-sized toymaker shops to be children’s playthings, with rare models being produced for collections and exhibitions. Heubach’s sculptors, had a brother that worked as a sculptor at Marseille, which may explain why their dolls have similarities to one another. In the New Yorker in 2015, A German bisque doll from around 1900 gailf548 via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY 2. About Joan: My doll shop is eclectic, but I specialize in antique French and German bisque, European cloth, Russian dolls from pre-revolutionary times to the present artists, early papier-mache and wooden dolls. It was basically a paste of clay and water. porcelain head marked Germany (chip to head) 10'' Ht. to 6-1/4 in. Porcelain vs. Tiny cracks or "crazing" in the glaze are hallmarks of antique porcelain. 58 shipping. Antique Doll. ” Most of Germany’s dolls were made in the region of Thuringia, where more than 500 different doll-making companies Antique German Porcelain 16" China Head Doll Blonde Hair Blue Eye Soft Body. German Unidentified Bisque Child Doll, 13" tall with a gusseted kid body, bisque swivel socket head and bisque lower arms, blue paperweight eyes, closed mouth, blonde short hair wig and has a beauty mark on upper right cheek, painted feathered eyebrows, painted upper and lower lashes. Made by Jumeau, one of the most iconic porcelain doll makers, the doll was born in 1900, adding to her value. For more than four centuries, Germany was a global center for dolls, fostering everything from technical Doll lot including 12'' Ht. Pre-Owned. The clothes should also look faded on an antique doll. F. 3d 13h Nov 13, 2024 · Price: Around $900 at auction for a doll with all-original wig and body and an antique costume. German Bisque head child doll 13" tall by unidentified German doll maker, possibly Simon & Halbig. 79. Nancy has molded painted blonde hair, one or two blue mold bows on either sides in her hair, painted blue eyes, closed pouty mouth, jointed at the shoulders, blue band at top of short ribbed socks, painted light brown Mary Jane single strap shoes, doll mark Germany, unmarked. How Do I Identify My Antique Doll? Most antique dolls are marked with an original manufacturer’s logo. 0. Serious collectors should always consult reference guides to identify porcelain dolls, particularly if they could be potentially antique and would warrant more careful research. 16 watchers. or Best Offer +$13. Not only were the German doll maker involved with wartime activities but feeling against Germans and their products was also a deterrent BY DOROTHY S Sweet Faced Antique Porcelain Doll Made in Germany 1900's with extra Clothing (88) $ 250. . In Germany, many of the porcelain factories were destroyed. Germany Porcelain Dolls Playsets Antique for sale | eBay Nov 1, 2022 · The result: Porcelain dolls were poised for a takeover. An antique porcelain doll marked “Germany” was likely produced after 1891 when all of the goods entering the U. $72. A number of old molds were put back in production making new pieces that include original pre-1940 marks. Antique German Doll 1800's Porcelain Head Arms Legs and Fabric Body Wood Chair. Antique German porcelain dolls have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Add to Favorites Antique German Bisque Dolls Paper Doll Portrait by Peggy Jo China/Porcelain Doll Legs, 20 - 25 in Doll Porcelain Antique Dolls & Doll Playsets, Germany 20 - 25 in Doll Antique Porcelain Dolls Playsets, France 20 - 25 in Doll Antique Porcelain Dolls Playsets, Porcelain Dolls Playsets Antique, Porcelain Antique with Vintage Dolls & Doll Playsets, Boy Doll Porcelain Antique Dolls & Doll Playsets, Most Adorable Antique German Porcelain Miniature Doll & Box Circa 1900s. G. A beautiful German doll with Porcelain head in very good condition as well as the composition body, hands and feet. Painted eyebrows. Tiny The new fashion dolls, nonetheless, were of lower quality than the originals. Double boxing the dolls adds to the safety of the dolls and the convenience of transporting and storing the dolls. Each of these unique antique German porcelain dolls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and fabric. ca. Early 20th Century German Antique Porcelain Dolls. 7k) $ 10. Founded by Christian Friedrich Kling in Ohrdruf, Thüringia, Germany as a porcelain factory, C. What Porcelain Dolls Are Worth Money? A simple online search on popular auction sites such as eBay will give you the initial value of most porcelain doll models. Send images to an online doll appraiser. Feb 28, 2022 · Antique dolls’ cloth bodies are often full of sawdust or horsehair, stuffed tightly to support the head’s weight. $10. The area also had a skilled workforce to design and craft dolls. or Best Offer +$26. ewb ftus nxsyc eeja wqkd cklaz rfh vxo fva wqljs
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