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A very rare 18.5 inch Simon & Halbig 120 with brown glass sleep eyes in excellent condition.  The bisque is excellent, without any damage or hairline, only a few minor wig pulls.  The sweet face is similar to a K*R 117N, but unique.  The fully jointed body is sturdy and retains most of the original finish.  The long blonde human hair wig is lovely.  She wears a vintage dress with a tiny floral print and lace on the bodice, cuffs and hem.  A black velvet sash is adorned with a vintage filigree pin.  She has a vintage slip and an all in one with pantalets, crocheted white socks and leather shoes with an ankle strap and rosettes on the toes.  Condition:  Excellent.  Lovely bisque free of hairline or damage. (A few minor wig pulls).  Sturdy fully jointed body retaining mostly the original finish.  Beautiful dressed and accessorized  Mark: Simon & Halbig 120  This is a very rare doll with a sweet face that is compelling and has a lot of charm.  If you are interested in layaway or making a reasonable offer contact me at brownlindaellen@gmail.com.  $1995.00  USD  #simonhalbig  #antiuquedollcollector  #antiquedollshop.

An award winning and rare K*R Kammer and Reinhardt 114 Gretchen, cabinet size at 13 inches tall, with brown glass sleep eyes, dressed in original clothes.  This beautiful little 13 Inch Gretchen won a blue ribbon, first prize at the UFDC convention exhibit in Chicago, in 2010. (ribbon included)  She has pretty brown glass sleep eyes that work well, with good pupil alignment and good color on the eyelids.  Her bisque is lovely, with a soft sheen, and it has no hairlines, or damage, not even a wig pull!  Her fully jointed body is also excellent and well strung:she has lovely hands and wrist joints.  She wears her original clothes:a pale blue low waisted dress with a wide lace-edged collar, original slip and pantalets.  long white cotton stockings, and dark brown leather laced shoes, plus a matching lace cap.  She wares a blonde human hair wig by Georgette Bravo, and also comes with her original wig and pate, as shown in the body pictures.  Should you wish to discuss lay away terms or make a reasonable offer, feel free to contact me at brownlindaellen@gmail.com  If you collect the rarest and most beautiful cabinet sized character dolls, this one is for you!  $4895.00 USD  #114Gretchen  #K*R  #antiquedollcollector  #antiquedollshop

A fabulous 19.5 inch DEP with a closed mouth big Jewel like Blue Eyes, and  beautiful bisque, free of any hairline or damage.  The bisque has a wonderful dewy look.  The closed mouth DEP was made for the French Market, often for Jumeau.  The long blonde wig is human hair.l  The ears are pierced with little red earrings.  The body is fully jointed, well strung, and in excellent condition.  Dressed in a royal blue and red outfit with matching hats her eyes sparkle, and seem to reflect the royal blue color of the outfit.  She has white shoes with little rosettes on the toes and blue bows.  Marked with DEP on the back of the head and the number 8 (size number), low on the neck.  
Should you wish to discuss lay away terms or make a reasonable offer, feel free to contact me at brownlindaellen@gmail.com  Don't miss this gorgeous French market DEP doll, in excellent condition, beautifully dressed and ready to display and enjoy.  She has fabulous eyes and a dainty closed mouth, a wonderful face.  $2895.00 USD  #DEP  #antiquegermanbisquedoll  #antiquedollcolector  #antiquedollshop

A lovely rare cabinet size (14 inch) Sonneberg doll that looks like a French character doll, with a very pretty face, closed mouth, and a wonderful ball jointed original body.  She has a French looking head with a round opening (almost a Belton, but with a round opening at the very top).  The bisque is excellent, without hairlines.  The face has crisp molding a little dimple in her chin a defined pontil, big bulgy brown glass eyes that do sleep well (unusual for a French type), lovely facial painting with beautiful coloring, and a sweet soft smile to her closed lips, rosey cheeks and feathered brows, delicate single stroke lash painted above and below her eyes.  Her face is exceptionally beautiful.  The head has a round opening at the top.l  
The original composition and wood body has the large balls at the joints and it is strung well to hold a pose. (little finger rubs)  She wars an auburn mohair wig that looks original, and a French style lavender pink bebe dress with matching jacket, black leather shoes with socks.   Under the dress a vintage slip.  This pretty French type Sonneberg doll has the look of the French Character Dolls.  German makers competed with the French market, making dolls that imitated the finest French dolls.  
this is a seldom found 

sonneberg with the gorgeous expressive face, large eyes, and plump cheeks, marked only S/7 and 8.  Condition: Overall, a lovely presentation and a charming little early Sonneberg Doll made by a German maker for French trade.  
She is in very good condition. The creamy bisque is without hairlines. (a very tiny rim chip).  should you wish to discuss lay away terms or make a reasonable offer, feel free to contact me at brownlindaellen@gmail.com  $2395.00 USD  #sonnebergdoll  #antiquegermandoll  #antiquedollcollector  #antiquedollshop

A Beautiful Kestner Hilda baby #1070, with a solid dome head, well marked and in perfect condition.  The doll has brown glass sleep eyes that are well aligned.  The original artistry and gentle coloring in her face is exceptional.  The outlined sleep eyes are brown glass with fine painted lashes and multi-stoke brows.  The bisque is pale and flawless, the mouth is in an open smile of anticipation, with two molded teeth behind the top lip.  The coloring is gentle and lifelike.  The molded hair is gently stroked in light brown paint; a wig can be used over it. or it is pretty as is.  The five-piece Kestner composition body with the signature "left hand out. right hand in" pose for kestner babies. is in fine condition. She is beautifully dressed in a long white lawn gown with a nice slip and socks underneath.  Her baby body is in excellent condition.  She comes with her little bear and a teething ring with a heart on pink ribbon.  She has a ruffled p[ink and blue bonnet.  Should you wish to arrange lay away terms or make a reasonable offer, feel free to contact me at brownlindaellen@gmail.com  $1475.00  USD  #Hildababydoll  #kestnerbaby  #antiquedollcollector  #antiquedollshop

A darling little 10.5 inch tall Kestner 143 with blue sleep eyes, wearing her original red and white dress.  She has her original blonde wig and plaster pate.  Her slip and panties are original too, and she wears white socks with pretty red leather shoes.  The bisque is lovely and free of any damage or airline.  The original jointed body with straight wrists is excellent, well strung, and has the original shiny finish.  Value points: Very desirable Kestner 143 in original red and white dress, petite 10.5 inch cabinet size.  excellent condition.  If you are interested in lay away or making a reasonable offer please contact me at brownlindaellen@gmail.com   $895.00 USD  #Kestner143  #antiquekestnerdoll  #antiquedollcollector  #antiquedollshop

A very sweet 17 inch DEP on a wonderful French body, with beautiful blue eyes that sleep, circa 1900.  Dressed in a vintage silk bebe dress with matching jacket.  The dress is a light caramel color silk with a dropped waist, ecru ruching on the bodice, and a jacket with light blue ruffled trim,  and a fancy layered and scalloped back.  The caramel color custom shoes have rosettes on the toes and ankle ribbon ties.  She has silk socks.  The wig is blonde human hair in long braids.  Her ears are pierced with faceted bead earrings.  The body is well strung, in very good condition, fully jointed, and French.  The face is lovely with fine original artistry and arched feathered brows, smiling open mouth  delicately outlined, soft blush on cheeks and shadow over eyes.  The bisque is beautiful without hairline or any damage.  The head is marked DEP and 6.  Should you wish to discuss lay away terms or make a reasonable offer, feel free to contact me at brownlindaellen@gmail.com  A very sweet and very lovely 17 inch DEP, dressed in a vintage French silk caramel and blue bebe dress with matching shoes.  $995.00 USD  #Simon&halbigDEP  #DEPFrenchDoll  #antiquedollcollector  #antiquedollshop

A very beautiful and rare 12 inch closed mouth pouty Kestner in excellent condition, and with a wonderful 8 ball jointed body.  The bisque is fine and pale with a creamy smooth finish and free of any hairline or damage.  The body is excellent.  The face has delicate original artistry with a sweet little pouty closed mouth, feathered arched brows and big brown glass eyes that sleep.  Her original Kestner wig is blonde mohair.  

She retains her plaster pate, loosened to pack her head for shipping.  

she wears an original blue and white dress with a black ribbon sash, and vintage soft leather 2 tone boots.  Marked only with the number 7 on the back of the head.  Value points: A rare early Kestner in excellent condition, wearing an original dress.  Desirable pouty closed mouth face, and well strung jointed 8 ball body.  Petite 12 inch cabinet size.  Should you wish to discuss lay away terms or make a reasonable offer feel free to contact me at brownlindaellen@gmail.com   $1395.00 USD  #Closedmouthkestner  #poutykestner  #antiquegermandoll  #antiquedollcollector  #antiquedollshop  

A beautiful 13 inch Sonneberg Belton doll marked only 3.  She has a blonde human hair wig, a lovely face with amazing blue eyes and dewy bisque.  The bisque is excellent free of any hairline or damage.  There are stringing holes on the top of the solid dome head.  She has pierced ears with little blue earrings.  The doll has a nice jointed body that is well strung and in very good condition.  Dressed in a French style bebe dress;  cream satin with a pleated skirt and a light blue satin jacket trimmed with lots of lace, she is lovely.  The vintage French leather shoes have little jet clips on the toes.  The shoes say MB Paris on the bottom.  Should you wish to discuss lay away terms or make a reasonable offer, feel free to contact me at brownlindaellen@gmail.com  A rare very desirable French type Belton Doll in a cabinet size, beautifully dressed.  $1275.00  USD  #Sonnebergdoll  #frenchmarketdoll  #beltondeoll  #antiquedollcollector  #antiquedollshop

A beautiful 18 inch early Kestner with bright blue sleep eyes, fully jointed body in excellent condition, original blonde mohair wig, plaster pate, and lovely bisque.  No hairline of damage to the bisque.  the body is well strung.  Dressed in a pretty vintage white lace gown with a golden locket pin at the neckline, and a nice white slip underneath, black shoes and beige lace socks.  A garland with white flowers for her head completes the outfit.  
this is a fine early Kestner with the very desirable 143 face, but pre dating the 143 mark.  It is marked g 11 made in Germany.  Should you wish to discuss lay away terms or make a reasonable offer, feel free to contact me at brownlindaellen@gmail.com  $1450.00 USD  #Kestner143  #antiquegermandoll  #antiquedollcollector #antiquedollshop

A very cute little Kestner 243 Asian Character Baby, beautifully dressed in a mint green silk outfit with matching hat.  The bisque is excellent without any hairline or damage at all, not even wig pulls.  The human hair wig is likely original.  The eyes sleep well and have good eyelid wax.  The body is in very good condition, well strung, with pretty hands and cute little feet. (repaint is well done).  This little character baby is usually hard to find, and especially in such nice condition.  (Please note that there is a hair in the photo across the brows and nose.)  Should you wish to discuss lay away terms or make a reasonable offer, feel free to contact me at brownlindaellen@gmail.com  Condition:  Excellent.  Beautiful bisque, without any hairlines, damage or even wig pulls, sturdy original well strung baby body, professionally repainted.  Lovely silk outfit.  Marks: On head, Made in Germany T10 243 JDK.  On body, red stamp made in Germany.  The 243 Asian baby is very rare, and this is a lovely one.  $2295.00 USD  #kestner243baby @rareasianbaby   #antiquegermandoll  #antiquedollcollector #antiquedollshop

Here is a very rare and beautiful character with glass sleep eyes by Hertel Schwab, #141.  She is 16 inches tall, a nice cabinet size.  She is on a well strung fully jointed body: it looks original. her face is exceptional and very expressive, with crisp molding and beautiful coloring.  She has full rosey cheeks a slightly open mouth with teeth, outlined in a darker color.  There are accent dots in the nostrils, wispy brows with delicately feathering, and dainty brow strokes surrounding the pretty blue glass sleep eyes.  The sleep mechanism works well and the eyelid color is good.  She has a gentle sincere expression that is very unusual and compelling.  The bisque is lovely and she has her original blonde mohair wig.  She is wearing a custom pink silk striped dress with delicate lace trim, a taupe bonnet with pink silk flowers, and under that, a knit slip and a cotton lace trimmed half slip.  Her black shoes are leather with ties and she wears knee high black stockings.  Condition; Very lovely, beautiful presentation.  There is a 1/2 inch firing or pigment line inside the head from the rim.  It is from the making, only showing inside the head.  The bisque is otherwise excellent and pretty.  Should you wish to discuss lay away terms or make a reasonable offer, feel free to contact me at brownlindaellen@gmail.com  Marking: 141 5    $3495.00 USD If you like unusual character faces, this sweet girl will definitely spice up your collection.  She is rare and very compelling.  #Hertelschwab141 #germancharacterdoll #raredoll  #antiquegermandoll  #antiquedollcollector #antiquedollshop