Duke of Wellington Vintage Ann Parker Handmade English Costume Doll NIADA BDA FS

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Please read carefully and view photos before bidding or purchasing. This is a listing for an Ann Parker English Costume Doll of The Duke of Wellington. The late Ann Parker was a member of The National Institute of American Doll Artists as well as The British Doll Artists Association, and her handcrafted, hand-painted resin English Costume Dolls are noted for both their exquisite craftsmanship as well as their incredible level of realistic detail, and are highly-sought by doll collectors.This doll is approximately 12 inches tall, and is mounted on a wooden base with a plaque on the front that says The DUKE of WELLINGTON. The tag attached to his left wrist reads "English Costume Dolls @ ANN PARKER HAND MADE IN ENGLAND on one side, and " Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington 1769 - 1852 "The Iron Duke", he defeated Napoleon at The Battle of Waterloo. In later life he became Prime Minister" on the other. This particular doll has the numbers " 128 " written on the back of the wooden base on which he is mounted. He is wearing a red military coat with tails, and white pantaloons. His coat is adorned with bold citation cords and braids, gold and black collar, a burgandy bandolier decorated with a metal emblem on his right side, w/ black/silver medal over his breastbone, and a silver and white medal with a red cross below his left breast. His painted black boots are adorned with gold braids and tassels. He is wearing a magenta belt, tied at the rear with gold tips. A gold and black sword/scabbard hangs from his left thigh, attached to a gold cord.This doll is not in mint condition, and has clearly been on display for many years, but is in very good condition for its age. There is some slight discoloration on the nameplate on the wooden base. His hair is frazzled from years of humidity/storage/age, and some glue can be seen within it. His jacket is rather worn and faded, but still looks dignified and remarkable. His hands are dirty, and he is missing one cufflink on his right sleeve. His boots have some visible dust on them (they are gloss black, after all), and the gold tassels adorning the top of his boots are not identical in appearance (the one on his left leg is a little frazzled). There is some dust under his feet on the wooden base. Finally, the tassel decorating his sword scabbard is frazzled.This is an absolutely beautiful doll, and would make an incredible gift for any doll enthusiast (for its beauty) or collector (for its rarity)! All items are sold AS IS. Payment erzengelb Collectibles only accepts Paypal (no exceptions). Payment must be received within 4 days of purchase. Shipping erzengelb Collectibles offers free priority shipping via The United States Postal Service. At this time, I am unable to ship internationally (no exceptions). Items will be shipped within 2 business days of receiving payment . Terms of Sale All sales are final. No returns unless item(s) not as described. I do my very best to disclose any imperfections and flaws or the effects of aging through words and pictures, but please remember, as stated before, all items are sold as-is. Please view photos and listing descriptions carefully before bidding/purchasing. About Me erzengelb Collectibles specializes in toys (action figures from the 70s, 80s and 90s - Star Wars, Super Heroes, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and much more!), collectible dolls (Barbie, Ann Parker, and more), trading cards (Pokemon, Spellfire, Blood Wars, etc.), comic books from the 80s and 90s, and tons of other miscellaneous treasures! Contact Me Positive feedback is always appreciated, and I always reciprocate! If, for any reason, you are dissatisfied with your purchase, please contact me directly before leaving feedback, so that I might resolve the issue. Feel free to ask any questions regarding the listing. Be sure to check out additional listings by erzengelb Collectibles for incredible deals! Happy shopping ! Powered by eBay Turbo Li... read more

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