7" Sherman Smith Tuck Comb SIGNED "S. Smith" and DATED Peg Wood Doll --Dressed!

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For your consideration, a beautifully painted 7" (to top of comb) Sherman Smith Tuck Comb (referring to the yellow hair ornament) doll in the style popular in the 1820s-40s, beautifully dressed in 1820s-30s style. She also wears pantalettes. She is jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, and very posable. All joints work well. She has side curls which I have shown in side view pictures but do not photograph very well. She is signed "S. Smith 1963." Mr. Smith made dolls for me when I was a child, and his joints, the painting, the pointed black slippers and folk art style are all very distinctive. This lady has been displayed in a low-light environment and is ready to display in your cabinet. I am downsizing. She is among several very choice Sherman Smith dolls in the popular 6-7" size I will be listing in the next few days. If you purchase two Smiths, I will give you free shipping/insurance and ship them together. If you can, act fast -- some of the dolls I've listed today have only lasted a few minutes!Please be advised: Afteryears without any complaints and a perfect satisfaction score, I have only had one complaint in the last year, but it brought my percentage way down. The complaint happened when I sold two small doll outfit items. I couldn’t locate them to send to the buyer. When I couldn’t find them, I refunded her money. I found them later; I had put them in the lid of the plastic box, and put the lid UNDER the box, something extremely silly. If you look over transaction comments over years, you will see fair, prompt and good communications and service. Thanks for letting me explain. PLEASE READ: I am not an expert on any of the items that I am selling. I describe items carefully as I observe them, pass on provenance or relay the condition told to me when I purchased an item. I am selling items from my own collections and will try to provide complete descriptions, but please feel free to ask any questions or request additional photos prior to bidding. Although items for sale in my auctions come from my smoke-free home, I do have dogs and a pig. If not described as new, many items have been bought used or are antiques. Most have been stored or displayed in low light, cool conditions while I’ve had them. I will describe to the best of my ability whether there is damage, are any odors, or staining on an item. I want anyone who wins my items to be pleased with their purchase, but ALL SALES ARE FINAL, at my discretion, unless the item is somehow not as described. Buyer pays shipping and handling unless auction listing is marked “Free Shipping.” Insurance is included in the shipping price unless the item is under $20. I can combine items for savings on shipping. I ship most items USPS Priority Mail, calculated to provide the safest transport for the item, but I do ship some larger, sturdy items parcel post. I will recalculate for the more economical version from the higher amount if you choose. Payment is due within four days after auction ends. Shipping for most auctions will typically ship in 2-3 days after receipt of payment. Currently, shipping (from my home) will happen the next Tuesday or Friday after the PayPal payment has been received. I accept Thank you for your interest, and for looking!Per a prospective buyer's question, I was able to move her clothes enough to see the signature and date: "S. Smith 6/12/63," so she is one of Mr. Smith's earlier dolls. Her joints are nice and tight, too. read more

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