Antique 1890s Kestner 154 Germany Bisque Doll Sewn Toes Kid Body Exc Costume

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Antique German Bisque Kestner Doll Height: 16" Marks: "154, dep 5 " (wiggle is unreadable) on back of shoulderhead; both head and body are by Kestner Age: Antique, c1890-1905 Doll Details: This is really a stunning example of a 154- by far one of Kestner's most popular molds, and it's easy to see why! She really has a lovely and very well painted shoulderhead, with her original threaded swirled blue paperweight working sleep glass eyes- these are really fine eyes, with black rings around the blue and perfectly matched irises. She has a delicately painted peach open mouth and bright teeth, and well rounded cheeks with their painted pink blush; a good deal of dust and dirt to crevices. She has her lower lashes painted, a slight chin indented dimple, and fashionably thick multistroke brown eyebrows that are also lightly molded, a rare touch found in Kestners. No chips or cracks to head. S he also retains her original plaster pate still glued on! Her fine white kid leather sawdust stuffed body with articulated leg joints is the original, with fine red stitching on the bodice- and remarkably, not a single repair! A light glue mark to one ankle, but it has not been restitched so far as we can see- rare indeed!. The body is really in quite good condition, and the leather is still nice and pliable. And look at those sewn Kestner toes! And the condition doesn't stop there- no chips or cracks to her beautiful cupped pink bisque hands, either! She has a really nice older wig of human hair on a muslin base , very pretty on her, with rather a French look and correct for the period. Costume Details: Dress: A really superb antique grey striped French schoolgirl style cotton frock with lace and shirred front panel, c1900s-10s era, in wonderful condition with no stains or rips; tiny mother of pearl buttons, all handmade; vintage purple ribbon belt Undergarments: Matching antique set of petticoat and p antaloons, possibly original Kestner factory set, c1890sS tockings: vintage black knit, c1920s Shoes: Very good quality vintage real leather boots with ties, perfect with the dress, c1960s-70s Please check our other auctions, as we have a small but select group of other vintage items and antique dolls up for auction this week ! Kindly Take a Moment and Read This Before Bidding: Marionettejilly is not a big ol' corporation. We are actually pretty nice folks, with an interest in antiques, fighting upstream against inflation and the economy just like everyone else. If there is a problem with an item, just sit back, take a deep breath, and tell us about it calmly. We have not set out to scam you. Chill. All the policies below are just because a couple of folks in the past decided to be meanies. We know you're not like that- we certainly aren't. Here at Marionettejilly, we try to be accurate with our descriptions- but we aren’t perfect, and we may have missed something that’s important to you-- so ask before an auction ends! We sell mostly vintage and antique items, with wear and the ravages of time as to be expected. Do not expect our vintage items to be in new or like new condition- many of our items are fragile, played with, and many are over 100 years old. AND---- many of our items have been in storage for years, so if you are allergic to dust, or sensitive to certain scents or smells, we do not recommend purchasing vintage items. Use your own good common sense, and expect an item to have a unique patina and history all its own- with imperfections inherent in antique pieces! Quick, Now! Read Our Refund Policy BEFORE You Bid: If you are unhappy with any item, it may of course be returned for a full refund of purchase price within fourteen days of original shipping date, unless the item is one of the few we designate as a 'No Returns' item. We do not pay return shipping regardless of the reason for return. Ebay does not support buyers asking for return shipping- please do not ask. PLEASE NOT... read more

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