Antique DOLL Collector January 2023 Vol. 26, No. 1
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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls
January 2023, Volume 26, Number 1
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OBSERVATIONS AT AN AUCTION
IN PRAISE OF DOLLY-FACE DOLLS An Appreciation of German Bisque Dolls
by Elizabeth Ann Coleman
by Linda Edward
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17TH CENTURY DUTCH DOLLHOUSES A Lady's Domain of Small-Scale Splendor by Dr. Alette Fleischer
MIGNONNETTES Small, But Mighty by Laurie Baker
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The mignonnettes shown on the cover stand with 15” Auntie Simone and their dog. The little girl is just over 7" tall and the boy is slightly smaller.
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VINTAGE COLLECTOR The tale of Miss Suzette, Uneeda's fashionista by Debbie Bigness
2022 COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT BLUE RIBBON WINNERS UFDC 73rd Annual Convention
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1) All Orig. 9” China Scot - splendid doll, porc. limbs, bare feet, flesh tint; costume w. miniature buckled leather shoes $595. The 8”1870’s Mate - as found, All Orig w. silk bodice. Included free. 2) Rare 1953 Coronation Model Cut-Out Book - English print, mint, intact, brilliant color, only $195 1
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3) Victorian Musical Photo Album Deluxe leather bound, gold edged “Balmoral Castle Souvenir,” antique photos and a hidden key wind Music Box! $495; 7” Mini Ravca Pair - $110
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4) 11” Gbr. Heubach 8420 Glass Eye Toddler - Fully jtd. Chubby Pouty w. Factory Wig & the Leather Shoes. A sweetie. $750 5) Closed Mouth 14” Kestner ‘181’ Character (att) - lovely mint head, carved teeth and its Kestner body, antique wig and Factory Shoes. A delight! $1750 6) Jumeau Great Lady- 9” ‘La Reine Angleterre’ from their Historic Series, All Original w. diadem & Jumeau gold foil Hang Tag! Mint. $595 7) Poured Wax English Royalty - 17” Queen Alexandra & 19” King George VII Portrait Dolls, orig. Silks/ Velvets, rooted hair and beard, glass eyes. Elegant Historic Pairing. Only $2800 for both! 8) Artistic 11” 1950 Queen Elizabeth - All Orig. Brocaded Jeweled Gown & Long FurTrimmed Train, in Silk Box with artist sgnd. Certificate (64/150) and the original receipt/owner. Vintage English Dewees type treasure. $425
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9) Early 14” Mme. Alexander ‘Jo’ - Mint ‘Little Woman’ w. Label, clear eyes, mint lashes,hair & bright color! $295 10) Edinburgh ‘Clan Doll’ of Prince St. - 11” mint in wonderful box w Bagpipes and Label! $250 11) Terri Lee in Early Apple Valley Box - Choice ‘Scottish Lassie’ costume complete w. Cap and label $495; Bear 5” w. 2 label $40
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