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A rare mid 19th century German papier-mache shoulder-head doll with elaborate hair, with head leant slightly to the right, br

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Lot 52

A rare mid 19th century German papier-mache shoulder-head doll with elaborate hair, with head leant slightly to the right, brown painted eyes, a sad or pensive expression, black painted and moulded centre-parted long hair with a bunch of four ringlets at the sides falling onto the shoulders, the hair then scraped back into a plaited bunt with two plaited loops hanging down, stuffed cotton body with pale pink glazed cotton hands, pale green muslin dress with pink trim and puffed sleeves, coarse cotton chemise and white cotton pantaloons and light brown kid lace up boots —18 3/4in. (48cm.) high (age dirt and discolouration)

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A 19th century French pressed bisque swivel head fashionable doll marked BS, with striated blue glass eyes, pale grey feather

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Lot 150

A 19th century French pressed bisque swivel head fashionable doll marked BS, with striated blue glass eyes, pale grey feathered brows, pink mouth with darker pink detail, ears pierced into the head, cork pate and long blonde mohair wig, shoulders impressed B 4 S, Anqueulle style jointed wooden body with bisque forearms, carved toes with toenails, jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel joints at waist and thighs, original blue striped two part silk bustle dress, trimmed with bobble fringing, cotton thread covered buttons, pointed collar and lace trim, bright blue silk underdress, matching hat, dark blue floral enamelled toy watch on chain, brooch, white muslin yoke, white cotton front buttoning top, petticoat and drawers, wool petticoat and black knitted socks —17 3/4in. (45cm.) high (fingers damaged and restored, moth damage to wig and pate, some slight damage to dress)

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SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - very tiny eye chip to lower left eye.A German bisque headed closed mouth doll, Sonnenberg type, with

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Lot 321

SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - very tiny eye chip to lower left eye.A German bisque headed closed mouth doll, Sonnenberg type, with fixed striated glass eyes, brown brows, closed mouth, ears pierced into the head, solid dome with flat pate with three tie holes, blonde mohair wig, jointed composition body, white cotton dress with whitework trim and white cotton underclothes —13 3/4in. (35cm.) high

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An Armand Marseille 402 Flapper doll, with blue sleeping eyes, light brown feathered brow, open mouth, brown mohair bobbed wi

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Lot 227

An Armand Marseille 402 Flapper doll, with blue sleeping eyes, light brown feathered brow, open mouth, brown mohair bobbed wig, impressed Armand Marseille Germany 402 A 2 M, jointed composition ‘Flapper’ body with joints above the knee and fixed wrist, beaded yellow Flapper dress, beaded head band, long yellow glass bead necklace, beaded purse, stockings and light brown lid heeled shoes —18in. (46cm.) high

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A Unis 306 Jumeau 1938 Princess doll, with brown sleeping flirty eyes, light brown brows, closed mouth the top lip painted da

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Lot 176

A Unis 306 Jumeau 1938 Princess doll, with brown sleeping flirty eyes, light brown brows, closed mouth the top lip painted dark pink, the lower lip light pink, original blonde hair wig, jointed composition body with original printed white muslin dress with blue underdress, matching knickers, white socks, white oil-cloth shoes and souvenir necklace of King George VI, the late Queen’s father —18in. (46cm.) high — this doll is the smaller version of the mould used for France and Marianne, two dolls presented to the Queen Mother in 1938 for the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose now kept at Windsor Castle

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An unusual early 19th century English dipped wax over papier-mache shoulder-head doll, with large dark glass eyes, unusual d

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Lot 26

An unusual early 19th century English dipped wax over papier-mache shoulder-head doll, with large dark glass eyes, unusual drizzled wax hair, possibly coiffure à la Titus with strands coming onto the face and neck, the back of head with a central larger bun and six smaller buns surrounding, stuffed rigid body with light brown kid arms with only three fingers on each arm, spotted muslin day dress, two petticoats, pantaloons, socks and pink kid slippers —14 1/2in. (37cm.) high (typical crazing to face, probably loss around eyelids)

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A rare mid 19th century German papier-mache shoulder-head doll with elaborate hair and moulded comb, with two-tone blue paint

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Lot 51

A rare mid 19th century German papier-mache shoulder-head doll with elaborate hair and moulded comb, with two-tone blue painted eyes, black feathered brows, exposed ears, black painted and moulded centre-parted hair, a plait wrapped around the back of head held by a long thin comb, ringlet rolls down the side of head and curls painted onto the face, slight breasts, cloth stuffed body, dark pink arms, dark green muslin dress with pale green figured stripes, light brown silk pointed neckline trim, white coarse cotton apron, petticoats and pantaloons and a straw poke bonnet with pink ribbon ties —18 1/2in. (47cm.) high (slight crack down right side of hair and ear, back of hair a little rubbed, one thumb loose and the other missing)

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A Kammer & Reinhardt 118 character baby, with brown sleeping eyes, protruding top lip, dimples in cheeks and chin, blonde moh

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Lot 337

A Kammer & Reinhardt 118 character baby, with brown sleeping eyes, protruding top lip, dimples in cheeks and chin, blonde mohair wig, bent-limbed composition body, white muslin dress with whitework, matching jacket and bonnet and underclothes —15in. (38cm.) high (some loss to wig)

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A Simon & Halbig 905 swivel shoulder head doll, with blue sleeping eyes, moulded eyelid line, brown feathered brows, close mo

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Lot 242

A Simon & Halbig 905 swivel shoulder head doll, with blue sleeping eyes, moulded eyelid line, brown feathered brows, close mouth with slight smile, pierced ears, small opening to top of head, back of head impressed S & H 905, blonde hair wig, bisque shoulders, gusseted kid body with bisque arms, recent pink striped dress, white cotton underclothes and brown kid shoes —19 3/4in. (50cm.) high

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A small early A.W. Fr Kister china headed young girl doll on taufling body, with flange neck, blue painted eyes, red eyelid l

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Lot 37

A small early A.W. Fr Kister china headed young girl doll on taufling body, with flange neck, blue painted eyes, red eyelid line, mouth painted with slight gap, exposed ears, brown painted and moulded hair with ‘bobbed’ ends, held by a moulded and gold painted hairband, papier-mache body with central inoperative square, painted wooden arms and legs with black painted boots with gold button, original glazed pink cotton dress with net and lace overdress and underclothes —7 1/4in. (18.5cm.) high

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A very large Simon & Halbig for Kammer & Reinhardt child doll, with brown sleeping eyes, moulded and brown painted eyebrows,

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Lot 193

A very large Simon & Halbig for Kammer & Reinhardt child doll, with brown sleeping eyes, moulded and brown painted eyebrows, pierced ears, brown hair wig, jointed composition body, net and lace dress threaded with peach silk ribbon, white cotton underclothes, socks and recent brown shoes —38 3/4in. (98.5cm.) high (some wear to body, rub to cheek and missing eyelid paint)

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An early German pink tinted china shoulder-head doll, possibly an early Kestner, with blue painted eyes, white highlight dot,

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Lot 246

An early German pink tinted china shoulder-head doll, possibly an early Kestner, with blue painted eyes, white highlight dot, red dot to inner corner of eye and eyelid line, black brows, mouth painted with slight gap, moulded and painted black centre-parted hair with two curved parting lines, the hair falling in ripples down the side of the head then swept up into a coiled plaited bun, shoulder with moulded breast, stuffed cloth body with hinged shoulders and hips, china limbs with black painted flat soles boots, original printed cream, purple and dark red cotton dress, lace collar and cuffs and underclothes —16 1/2in. (42cm.) high (hair a little rubbed)

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A rare 19th century bisque dolls’ house shoulder head doll with moulded hat, with blue painted eyes, black moulded and painte

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Lot 290

A rare 19th century bisque dolls’ house shoulder head doll with moulded hat, with blue painted eyes, black moulded and painted hair in ringlets, exposed ear, yellow hat sat in the middle of the head with a large purple lustre glazed feather, stuffed body with bisque limbs and black painted boots with flat soles, green two part dress with bead detail and underclothes —6in. (15cm.) high

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A Kling all-bisque dolls’ house doll, with dark glass eyes, closed mouth, long blonde mohair wig, back of head impressed 32,

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Lot 301

A Kling all-bisque dolls’ house doll, with dark glass eyes, closed mouth, long blonde mohair wig, back of head impressed 32, swivel head, peg jointed at shoulders and hops, black painted heeled shoe with strap, moulded socks, cream knitted dress with blue ribbon and bonnet —4 1/2in. (11.5cm.) high

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A 19th century Grodnerthal Christmas decoration doll, painted wood with black painted centre-parted hair, jointed body with r

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Lot 112

A 19th century Grodnerthal Christmas decoration doll, painted wood with black painted centre-parted hair, jointed body with red painted shoes, green muslin dress with gilt thread trim —1 3/4in. (4.5cm.) high

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An English poured wax shoulder-head doll, with blue glass eyes, downturned mouth, insert blonde wig, stuffed cotton body, wax

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Lot 269

An English poured wax shoulder-head doll, with blue glass eyes, downturned mouth, insert blonde wig, stuffed cotton body, wax limbs, purple silk dress with white silk and lace trim, artificial flowers in hair and underclothes —15in. (38cm.) high (fraying to dress)

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SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - one leg has a crack.A fine and rare German bisque shoulder-head doll with elaborate hair and moulded

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Lot 93

SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - one leg has a crack.A fine and rare German bisque shoulder-head doll with elaborate hair and moulded necklace, with pale blue upward glancing eyes, dark blue iris rim, black eyeliner, three stroke blonde eyebrows, exposed ears with moulded blue earrings, pale blonde painted and moulded hair swept off the face, held in eight strands of gold beads and hair comb, the neck with three rows of moulded gold painted beads with a blue stone at each shoulder, stuffed body with bisque limbs, moulded and painted black heeled boots, recent pink dress and underclothes —17 1/2in. (44.5cm.) high

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A German 19th century bisque shoulder-head doll, possibly Conta and Boehme, with blue painted eyes, single stroke black eyebr

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Lot 247

A German 19th century bisque shoulder-head doll, possibly Conta and Boehme, with blue painted eyes, single stroke black eyebrow, narrow nose with small painted mouth, exposed ear, black painted and moulded elaborate hair with centre-parted waved crown and eight coiled rolls held back by a blue and gold band, collar bone moulding, original stuffed body with bisque arms and legs with painted black flat soled boots, original grey and white striped silk dress with train, purple velvet ribbon and lace trim and white muslin underwear —11 1/2in. (29.5cm.) high (missing foot)

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A rare early Gaultier Petite French bisque shoulder-head doll, with blue painted eyes, black eyeliner, single stroke black b

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Lot 168

A rare early Gaultier Petite French bisque shoulder-head doll, with blue painted eyes, black eyeliner, single stroke black brow, closed mouth, black painted and moulded short curl hair with brush strokes onto the face, sloping shoulders, stuffed kid rigid body, white cotton high waisted dress with puffed sleeves and white spotted muslin underdress —8in. (20.5cm.) high

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A large Portrait Jumeau pressed bisque swivel head fashionable doll, with striated blue glass eyes, dark edge to iris, shaded

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Lot 202

A large Portrait Jumeau pressed bisque swivel head fashionable doll, with striated blue glass eyes, dark edge to iris, shaded lids, light brown feathered brows, pink mouth with dark pink details, shaded pierced ears, cork pate and remains of blonde mohair wig, gusseted kid body, grey ribbed silk two part bustle dress with train, burgundy cut velvet sleeves, front jacket strip, strip down skirt back panels and trim, lace trim, matching bonnet, cut steel button, white cotton chemise and pantaloons, a wool petticoat and gilt metal toy watch on ribbon —21 1/2in. (54.5cm.) high (back of shoulder plate with two large chips and a crack, bald wig and cork pate damaged)Condition Report - Please see additional images.

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A rare all-bisque French Mignonette dolls’ house doll, with blue glass eyes, closed dark pink mouth and nostril dots, brown b

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Lot 116

A rare all-bisque French Mignonette dolls’ house doll, with blue glass eyes, closed dark pink mouth and nostril dots, brown brows, slightly moulded ears, original long blonde hair wig in two plaits, socket head with peg jointed long arms and legs with unusual black painted and moulded heeled boots, original Burgundy silk dress with lace and rouched ribbon trim and matching hat —5 1/4in. (13.5cm.) high

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A rare German character doll marked 484, with blue sleeping eyes, light brown feathered brows, closed slightly smiling mouth

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Lot 226

A rare German character doll marked 484, with blue sleeping eyes, light brown feathered brows, closed slightly smiling mouth with dimples in cheeks and chin, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig, jointed composition body, cream silk dress with crochet top, cream silk bonnet, white cotton underclothes and white kid shoes —16in. (41cm.) high (hands repainted and some wear to body)

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A rare Simon & Halbig fashionable doll with twill covered wooden articulated body 1870s, the German copy of Anqueulle’s b

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A rare Simon & Halbig fashionable doll with twill covered wooden articulated body 1870s, the German copy of Anqueulle’s body called ‘Maquette’, the poured bisque swivel head with blue striated glass eyes, black eyeliner, brown feathered brows, pink painted mouth with darker pink detail, ears pierced into the head, cork pate with remains of skin and blonde mohair wig, bisque shoulders, jointed wooden body covered in twill with modelled toes, bisque forearms, pink silk dress with lace trim, muslin petticoat with train visible at the back of pink dress, lace cap and underclothes —14 1/2in. (37cm.) high (very feint hairline to forehead and right arm restored, wig moth damaged, dress trying and some staining to body)

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A Hertwig all-bisque pig dolls’ house doll, painted with pin jointed arms and legs, crochet dress —2in. (5cm.) high (chip to

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Lot 133

A Hertwig all-bisque pig dolls’ house doll, painted with pin jointed arms and legs, crochet dress —2in. (5cm.) high (chip to top of one hip)

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A Bergner two-faced bisque headed doll, one face painted black with brown glass eyes, open/closed mouth, the other face pink

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Lot 244

A Bergner two-faced bisque headed doll, one face painted black with brown glass eyes, open/closed mouth, the other face pink with blue glass eyes, brown feathered brows and open/closed mouth, set into a cardboard hood with brass loop to turn head, cardboard body with jointed composition arms and legs, white muslin dress, bonnet and underclothes with lace trim and brown leather shoes —13in. (33cm.) high (one shoe missing sole)

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An unusual German bisque shoulder-head old lady dolls’ house doll, with large nose, wide green with two teeth showing, lined

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Lot 129

An unusual German bisque shoulder-head old lady dolls’ house doll, with large nose, wide green with two teeth showing, lined face, grey painted and moulded hair held in a bun, stuffed body, bisque limbs and black and white dress with lace collar —4 1/2in. (11.5cm.) high

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A rare Kling bisque shoulder-head doll with glass eyes and sculpted dress edge, with deep blue striated glass eyes, delicate

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Lot 20

A rare Kling bisque shoulder-head doll with glass eyes and sculpted dress edge, with deep blue striated glass eyes, delicate features, half exposed pierced ears, tight curls around forehead, blue and gold ribbons at top of curls and either side of the head, black and gold painted hair band, curls and waves around the back, a bisque pink painted frilled dress top and gilt balls, old stuffed body with bisque limbs, black painted boots and flat soles, a pale lilac silk dress with lace trim and underclothes —15 1/2in. (39.5cm.) high (glued ankle)

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A small unusual Alt Beck & Gottschalck bisque shoulder head girl doll, with blue painted eyes, red eyelid line, delicate feat

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Lot 19

A small unusual Alt Beck & Gottschalck bisque shoulder head girl doll, with blue painted eyes, red eyelid line, delicate features with slightly smiling mouth, half exposed ears pierced into the head, unusual blonde painted and moulded hair piled onto the top of her head in curls and plait holding it in place across the front, old stuffed body with bisque limbs, boots with tassel, recent velvet dress and old underclothes —11 1/2in. (29cm.) high (restored feet)

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A Simon & Halbig 1039 black child doll, with brown complexion, cotton lashed brown flirty eyes, black feathered brows, pierce

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Lot 344

A Simon & Halbig 1039 black child doll, with brown complexion, cotton lashed brown flirty eyes, black feathered brows, pierced ears, original brown hair wig, jointed composition body and red dress with brass coin trim —17 1/2in. (44.5cm.) high (slight wear to body, silver paint splashed on one foot)

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A French bisque headed Toupie spinning top circa 1900, the head with blonde painted hair, bisque arms, original dress and tin

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Lot 286

A French bisque headed Toupie spinning top circa 1900, the head with blonde painted hair, bisque arms, original dress and tinplate base embossed ‘Toupie Brevette SGDG’ —3in. (7.5cm.) high (one arm missing hand)

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An unusual Simon & Halbig bisque swivel head doll, possibly large size dolls’ house, with blue painted eyes, blonde paint

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Lot 166

An unusual Simon & Halbig bisque swivel head doll, possibly large size dolls’ house, with blue painted eyes, blonde painted and moulded hair held by a black ribbon, socket neck on bisque shoulders, stuffed body with bisque limbs, black painted boots, cream silk dress with train and underclothes —7in. (18cm.) high (restored foot)

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SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - missing bottom tooth and chip to inner head rim.A small Kestner all-bisque 150 child doll, with fixed

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Lot 376

SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - missing bottom tooth and chip to inner head rim.A small Kestner all-bisque 150 child doll, with fixed neck, brown sleeping eyes, brown mohair wig, jointed at shoulders and hips with lilac painted and moulded socks with black shoes, white muslin dress with lace trim and underclothes —8 1/2in. (21.5cm.) high (restored left foot) Condition Report - Please see additional images.

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SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - there is a small hairline to the back of headA small Kestner all-bisque 111 googly eyed doll, fixed n

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Lot 256

SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - there is a small hairline to the back of headA small Kestner all-bisque 111 googly eyed doll, fixed neck with blue sleeping eyes, brown single stroke eyebrow, closed smiling mouth, remains of blonde mohair wig, jointed at shoulders, elbow, hips and knees, brown painted shoes and white socks, knitted dress, underclothes and booties —4 3/4in. (12cm.) high (nibbles to thigh around joint, two pink firing lines to thigh and bottom, moth damage to wig and dress, feet unchecked but feel fine, as original booties don’t come off easily)

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A 19th century bisque baby lying in a cradle bon-bon box, the blonde haired baby dressed in a pink dress, lying on a blue plu

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Lot 370

A 19th century bisque baby lying in a cradle bon-bon box, the blonde haired baby dressed in a pink dress, lying on a blue plush with cushion and straw cradle, the top lifts to reveal the bon-bons —2 1/2in. (6.5cm.) long

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A German bisque headed black dolls’ house doll, with brown complexion, brown sleeping eyes, black mohair wig, back of head i

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Lot 303

A German bisque headed black dolls’ house doll, with brown complexion, brown sleeping eyes, black mohair wig, back of head impressed 3/o, composition body with moulded shoes and socks, red printed dress with net sleeves and underclothes —5in. (13cm.) high (well repaired feet)

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A small French pressed bisque fashionable doll, or possibly early Simon & Halbig, the shoulder-head with dark blue striat

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Lot 98

A small French pressed bisque fashionable doll, or possibly early Simon & Halbig, the shoulder-head with dark blue striated glass eyes, light brown feathered brows, pink mouth with darker pink detail, slight ears, cork pate with remains of wig, gusseted kid body with wooden joints with bisque arms, cream dress with red trim, petticoat, small bustle pad, drawers, socks, brown leather shoes, straw hat and wooden tennis racket —10 1/2in. (27cm.) high (slight damage to dress, wig bald)

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A very rare English wooden doll circa 1740, the carved, turned and painted head and torso with inset dark enamel eyes, dotted

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A very rare English wooden doll circa 1740, the carved, turned and painted head and torso with inset dark enamel eyes, dotted eye lashes, underlined monobrow, delicate nose, protruding top lip and slight chin, rosy cheeks, large well carved ears, large forehead, original cotton wig nailed at the top, curled and plaited around the face, prominent breast with very narrow waist, cloth arms nailed to the shoulders, carved and painted wooden hands, white washed lower body with wooden legs jointed at hips and knees, original yellow silk robe a la Francaise, blue and white damask stomacher and continuing as a dummy revealed petticoat, blue silk frill along neckline and wing cuffs, all with silver thread and white ribbon trim, all the dress is lined with plain white paper, matching cap, green striped silk petticoat with a highly unusual 1740 dated broadsheet paper lining telling the tale of murderesses Elizabeth and Mary Branch from Taunton, Somerset and one red wool cloth shoes, clothes are nailed to the body and not designed to be removed —14in. (35.5cm.) height from feet - 16in. (40.5cm.) height from bottom of dress (one lower leg very well replaces, some wear and fraying to dress, broadsheet tearing) - Elizabeth Branch (1673–1740) and her daughter Mary (1716–1740) were English murderers convicted of the beating to death of a servant-girl, Jane Buttersworth

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A late 19th century Kling shoulder-head doll with solid domed head, head very slightly turned to the right and tilted to the

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Lot 241

A late 19th century Kling shoulder-head doll with solid domed head, head very slightly turned to the right and tilted to the left, fixed blue striated glass eyes, brown feather brows, closed mouth, ears, blonde mohair wig, shoulders impressed 2, gusseted kid body with bisque arms, Burgundy velvet dress with lace trim and Burgundy velvet bows, matching hat, leather slippers, cream wool petticoat with red stitched detail, tucked linen petticoat with pink cord trim, other white cotton underwear, brown knitted socks

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An interesting early 19th century German carved and painted wooden doll, with large round blue eyes with black pupil, single

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Lot 101

An interesting early 19th century German carved and painted wooden doll, with large round blue eyes with black pupil, single stroke eyelid and eyebrow, well defined eye socket, nose and mouth, black painted large curls down the side of face, black painted scull cap, black cloth strip glued around the head with remains of mohair wig, turned torso with bust painted to the narrow waist, cloth arms with wooden forearms, wooden legs with nailed joints at hips and knees, cotton chemise and pantaloons, wrap around cream and brown hand printed day dress and net day cap with ribbon trim —18in. (46cm.) high (some cracking around the perimeter of face, a fine crack across the nose, very well replaced tip of nose and replaced feet)

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A Porzellanfabrick Mergersgeruth 950 googly eyed doll, with blue sleeping eyes, single dark eyebrows, closed slight smiling

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Lot 254

A Porzellanfabrick Mergersgeruth 950 googly eyed doll, with blue sleeping eyes, single dark eyebrows, closed slight smiling mouth, brown mohair wig, composition straight legged body with bent arms, white muslin dress with red polka dots and lace trim, cotton sun bonnet, underclothes and brown oil-cloth shoes —8 3/4in. (22cm.) high

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A 19th century Grodnerthal miniature doll in walnut shell, painted wood with black painted centre-parted hair, jointed body a

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Lot 109

A 19th century Grodnerthal miniature doll in walnut shell, painted wood with black painted centre-parted hair, jointed body and blue silk dress, olive green silk lining to polished walnut shell with bead fastening —2 1/4in. (6cm.) length of shell

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A rare German bisque shoulder-head doll with glass eyes and elaborate hair, probably early Kling, with bright blue striated g

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Lot 21

A rare German bisque shoulder-head doll with glass eyes and elaborate hair, probably early Kling, with bright blue striated glass eyes, pink painted mouth with dark pink line between, light brown brow, mostly exposed ears pierced into the head, painted and moulded blonde centre-parted hair, swept up from the face, two plaits wrapped around the head and held in place with a ribbon, gusseted kid body with bisque arms, coral necklace, printed cotton dress and orange and brown flannel petticoat —15 3/4in. (40cm.) high (left hand missing fingers)

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SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - there is a hairline to the back of head.A larger scale French all-bisque dolls’ house doll, possibly

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Lot 306

SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - there is a hairline to the back of head.A larger scale French all-bisque dolls’ house doll, possibly Jullien, with blue glass eyes, closed mouth, back of head impressed 2, brown mohair wig, swivel head, jointed at shoulders and hips, painted white socks and black shoes and orange and pale blue crochet dress —5 1/2in. (14cm.) high (need restringing with pegs)

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A rare Simon & Halbig bisque swivel headed glass eyed moulded hair lady doll, with blue striated glass eyes, closed mouth, ex

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Lot 43

A rare Simon & Halbig bisque swivel headed glass eyed moulded hair lady doll, with blue striated glass eyes, closed mouth, exposed ears pierced into the head, blonde painted and moulded centre-parted hair in two mounds with curls in back and held by a plait across the top, swivel head on shoulder plate, stuffed body with bisque forearms and lower legs, well modelled grey and black painted heeled boots, original printed mauve muslin dress with deep collar and paste brooch, pink muslin petticoat, wool petticoat, white cotton petticoat and pantaloons —17 1/2in. (44.5cm.) high (should plate broken and neatly repaired, restored back upper of left leg, some fading and few grey paint splashes to dress)

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A large 19th century Lucy Peck poured wax lady doll, the slightly turned to the right shoulder head with inset striated blue

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Lot 158

A large 19th century Lucy Peck poured wax lady doll, the slightly turned to the right shoulder head with inset striated blue glass eyes, pointed nose, inserted brown eye brows and centre-parted hair held in a bun at the back of the head, the elongated neck with moulded breasts, stuffed body with wax limbs, shaped arms and brass tie-holes, pink satin dress with lace trim, black velvet ribbons, bustle and cream velvet train printed with pink roses, coarse woven petticoat, silk petticoat, wool petticoat, cotton petticoat, pantaloons, knitted socks, red kid slippers, black and white drawstring back and bone fan —26in. (66cm.) high (old repair across shoulders, fading, ageing and slight damage to clothes)

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A very rare exhibition quality Pierotti wax shoulder-head King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Coronation Robes circa 1902,

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A very rare exhibition quality Pierotti wax shoulder-head King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Coronation Robes circa 1902, the King with inset blue glass eyes, inserted beard, eyebrows and receding hair, stuffed body with wax arms and legs, original elaborate clothes of ivory silk, gilt metal tunic, sash with metals, white kid shoes, purple velvet robe trim with white rabbit fur and red velvet, gilt thread and pearl crown —22in. (56cm.) high (missing thumb); Queen Alexandra with inset blue glass eyes, inserted brown mohair wig and eyebrows, stuffed waisted body with wax limbs, original cream silk dress embodied in gilt thread and beads with English roses, Scottish thistles and Irish shamrocks, lace trim, underclothes, satin shoes, card fan, purple velvet robe trim with white rabbit fur and red velvet, gilt thread and pearl crown —21in. (53.5cm.) high (some discolouration to wax on both and some aging to clothing); various coronation ephemera, in original wooden unmarked box with two brass carry handles

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A Hertwig all-bisque teddy bear dolls’ house doll, painted with pin jointed arms and legs, crochet dress —1 3/4in. (4.5cm.) h

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Lot 136

A Hertwig all-bisque teddy bear dolls’ house doll, painted with pin jointed arms and legs, crochet dress —1 3/4in. (4.5cm.) high

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A 19th century Grodnerthal dolls’ house doll, painted wood with blue painted eyes, black painted centre-parted hair, jointed

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Lot 107

A 19th century Grodnerthal dolls’ house doll, painted wood with blue painted eyes, black painted centre-parted hair, jointed body with red painted shoes, original Burgundy silk two part dress, grey figured silk bonnet, grey silk bag with two paper blank books inside and underclothes —6 1/2in. (16.5cm.) high

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SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - this doll's lower right leg has been damaged and restored.An unusual German bisque shoulder-head doll

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Lot 44

SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - this doll's lower right leg has been damaged and restored.An unusual German bisque shoulder-head doll with domed head and glass eyes, probably Conta & Boehme with blue striated glass eyes, pink eyelid line, brown single line brows, delicate nose, closed mouth, pierced ears, solid domed head, blonde mohair wig held in net, shoulders impressed 22, stuffed cloth body, bisque forearms and lower legs with black painted shoes with painted purple ribbon garters, white cotton dress printed with pale blue line and darker blue double dash pattern, gilt metal brooch, three cotton petticoats, wool petticoat and pantaloons —21in. (53cm.)high

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A 19th century English wax over papier-mache shoulder-head doll, with blue glass eyes, dark brows below a layer of wax, down

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Lot 268

A 19th century English wax over papier-mache shoulder-head doll, with blue glass eyes, dark brows below a layer of wax, down turned mouth, remains of inserted blonde wig, stuffed cotton body with wax over papier-mache limbs with separate fingers and moulded toes, original old gold silk brocade bustle dress with train, lace and Burgundy silk trim, cream wool petticoat, muslin petticoat, glazed cotton petticoat and drawers, lace fingerless mittens and socks —21 1/2in. (54.5cm.) high (cracking to wax, two chips to eyelids, bag of loose hair)

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An unusual German two-face pink tinted china shoulder head doll, possibly AW Fr Kister, one side of the head a young girl wit

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Lot 249

An unusual German two-face pink tinted china shoulder head doll, possibly AW Fr Kister, one side of the head a young girl with blue painted eyes and black painted and moulded wavy hair with fringe, the reverse with an old lady with prominent nose, lined face, blonde moulded hair under a black bonnet, made up into a pin cushion with composition hands and a black dress one side and green dress the other —10 1/2in. (26.5cm.) high (moth damage to green felt base)

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A French bisque headed Toupie spinning top circa 1900, the head with blonde painted hair with moulded blue hat with pink feat

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Lot 285

A French bisque headed Toupie spinning top circa 1900, the head with blonde painted hair with moulded blue hat with pink feather, bisque arms, original lilac dress and tinplate base embossed ‘Toupie Brevette SGDG’ —3in. (7.5cm.) high

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A Simon & Halbig bisque head black dolls’ house doll, with dark eyes, closed mouth, black mohair wig, composition body jo

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Lot 127

A Simon & Halbig bisque head black dolls’ house doll, with dark eyes, closed mouth, black mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks, plaid dress, lace collar and straw hat —4in. (10cm.) high

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A German bisque headed closed mouth doll marked 630, possibly by Alt Beck & Gottschalck with fixed brown glass eyes, heavy da

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Lot 199

A German bisque headed closed mouth doll marked 630, possibly by Alt Beck & Gottschalck with fixed brown glass eyes, heavy dark brown brow, upward turned nose, closed mouth with protruding top lip, dimpled chin, pierced ears, back of head impressed 630.11, original brown mohair wig, jointed composition body with fixed wrists, deep red silk dress with lace trim, white cotton underclothes, brushed cotton petticoat, black socks and black boots —21 1/2in. (54.5cm.) high (dress fraying in front)

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A mid 19th century German pink tinted dolls’ house shoulder head doll, with black painted eyes, smiling mouth, black painted

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Lot 288

A mid 19th century German pink tinted dolls’ house shoulder head doll, with black painted eyes, smiling mouth, black painted and moulded centre-parted hair, stuffed body with pink tinted china limbs and black painted boots with flat soles, original cream crinoline dress, wired petticoat and drawers —4 1/2in. (11.5cm.) high

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A large unmarked Jumeau bebe, with fixed brown glass eyes, heavy brown brow, open mouth with moulded top row of teeth, pierc

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Lot 196

A large unmarked Jumeau bebe, with fixed brown glass eyes, heavy brown brow, open mouth with moulded top row of teeth, pierced ears, brown hair wig, back of neck with a raised 15 and a red ink stamped 14, jointed papier-mache body, cream dress with rouched silk and brodeire Anglaise trim, matching cape, Best & Co Liliputian Bazaar cream silk bonnet, white cotton underclothes, socks and brown leather shoes —36 1/4in. (92cm.) high (slight wear to body)

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An unusually large 19th century English poured wax shoulder-head child doll, the head turned slightly to the right, striated

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Lot 31

An unusually large 19th century English poured wax shoulder-head child doll, the head turned slightly to the right, striated blue glass eyes, happy expression in face, inserted auburn eye brows and hair, stuffed body with wax limbs, brass tie-holes, original blue dress with black trim and steel buttons, a crazy quilt jacket and matching bonnet, white cotton petticoat, white and blue striped flannelette petticoat, drawers, socks and brown leather boots —36in. (91cm.) high (some repairers to limbs, face faded, hair loss, wax has seeped from the arms and the jacket sleeves are now stiff and a little stuck to the arms, some damage to clothes)

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A rare boxed Autoperipatetikos china shoulder-head walking doll, with blue painted eyes, elaborated black painted and moulde

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Lot 275

A rare boxed Autoperipatetikos china shoulder-head walking doll, with blue painted eyes, elaborated black painted and moulded hair in uncoloured net snood with plume and tassel, kid arms, cream silk and net dress, card base with Patent details for 1862, brass feet, key and original box with blue label and newspaper wrapping for 1862 which makes a fascinating read —10 1/4in. (26cm.) high (box discoloured)

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A rare Pierre Victor Clement pressed bisque swivel head fashionable doll with jointed air-blown leather body, with dark blue

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Lot 99

A rare Pierre Victor Clement pressed bisque swivel head fashionable doll with jointed air-blown leather body, with dark blue striated glass eyes, light brown feathered brows, pink mouth with darker pink detail, double chin, ears pierced into the head, cork pate with blonde mohair wig with paper label ‘3’, bisque shoulders impressed C 3 S, rare air blown leather body jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, defined fingers and toes, dark purple two part dress with black cord trim, white cotton chemise, slip, petticoat, drawers and socks —17in. (43cm.) high (some wear to body, small hole in hand, wig with some moth damage and dress with some fading)

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A Kestner all-bisque 189 googly eyed doll, swivel head with blue sleeping eyes, closed smiling mouth, blonde mohair wig, chu

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Lot 255

A Kestner all-bisque 189 googly eyed doll, swivel head with blue sleeping eyes, closed smiling mouth, blonde mohair wig, chubby toddler’s body jointed at shoulders and hips, moulded blue socks and black shoes, blue knitted dress, cream petticoat, white cotton pinafore and blue silk satin hat — 7in. (18cm.) high (restored shoulder, glued ankle)

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