antique KESTNER 23" tall German bisque head doll, brown sleep eyes "167 12 1/2" - $1,100 - (Roanoke, TX)
Gorgeous KESTNER ~23"Tall German Bisque Head Doll - (167 12 1/2) - Private Collection - Smoke free home This beautiful ~23" tall KESTNER bisque socket head doll was made in GERMANY and is marked on the back of her head: "H 1/2 made in Germany 167 12 1/2". She has beautiful Brown glass eyes that close (sleep eyes). She has an adorable smile that displays her beautiful rounded teeth. Her wig appears to be made from human hair. Her chin has an adorable dimple. She is in very good condition for her age. This doll's "stringing" appears to be in good condition (no head wobble & appendages bend freely). Her "stringing" appears to be made of springs as there is some creaking when she moves (she is old). There is a stamp on the back of her torso that says "Quaker Doll Hospital, 155 No. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA) which is where I believe she was last restrung. Please note that there are some chips on her body which include the right eye lid of her glass eye (visible only when eyes are closed), fingers and left upper arm. The details on her face are exquisitely hand painted. The doll is being sold with the clothing that is shown which includes: lace dress with black velvet belt, full slip, long bloomers, full cotton dress under the lace dress, lace dress, socks, lace-up black shoes & hat. The dress has a back button closure. The stand is not included in the price. This doll was part of my mother's private antique doll collection and has resided in our smoke free home for at least 60 years. The stamp on her torso from the Doll Hospital was in place when purchased by my mother. We believe she was restrung at the Doll Hospital but we have no documentation regarding her hospital stay. Payment via Paypal upon auction close.
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