November 2011

Antique DOLL Collector November 2011 Vol. 14, No. 10

November 2011 Vol. 14, No. 10 $595 / $695 Canada www.antiquedollcollector.com

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he splendid Louis XVI rooms at New York’s historic Waldorf Astoria are a fitting venue for a superb collection of 19th century antique French dolls and automata, highlighted by the important automata of Candy Spelling, including works by Vichy, Theroude, Lambert, and Roullet et Decamps, some of which are shown below. A catalog of these rare works, along with several hundred of the finest 19th and early 20th century dolls including exemplary examples from Bru, Schmidt et Fils, Steiner, and Jumeau.

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THE CANDY SPELLING COLLECTION VINTAGE ALEXANDER DOLLS

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n extraordinary collection of historical, portrait, fashionable, and child dolls from Madame Alexander, highlighted by extremely rare models from

the golden era of the 1950s. The rare collection was assembled by Los Angeles

Hotel Directions & Ways To Bid The auctions will be conducted at the historical WaldorfAstoria Hotel in New York. A special hotel rate is available by booking directly through Theriault’s. For those collectors who cannot attend the auction, absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, or live internet bidding is also available.

The auctions can be viewed online at www.theriaults.com (click on the button for Proxibid) after November 7.

Ordering Auction Catalogs Two books will be available for the auction weekend.

“Many Wonderful Things”, A 144 page gorgeous full-color catalog of antique dolls and automata will be available for $49 and a 144 page gorgeous full-color catalog of the Candy Spelling collection titled, “To The Manor Born”, is available for $49 with after-auction prices. Both can be ordered at www.theriaults.com or by calling 800-638-0422. A full color brochure detailing both auctions is available on request.

For more details about the auctions and weekend events, contact Theriault’s at 800-638-0422 or email info@theriaults.com.

luminary, Candy Spelling, over several decades. She chose dolls not only for their great rarity but also for their pristine and vibrant presentation, and once owned, preserved them meticulously in glass vitrines in her Holmsby Hills mansion named The Manor. Her decision to return these precious dolls to the collecting world is not only a wonderful opportunity for collectors to acquire an exemplary doll, but also to view a museum-quality collection of these signature American dolls in its glorious entirety.

The Sunday auction will be preceded by a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception at the Alexander Doll Company Museum and Archives on Saturday evening, including a sneak preview of the dolls and catalog signing by Candy Spelling.

A shuttle bus will be available for collectors staying at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

A special Theriault room block is available at the hotel.

the dollmasters P O B ox 151 • A n n a p o l i s , M a r yl a n d 214 0 4 Te l . 8 0 0 - 6 3 8 - 0 4 2 2 • Fa x : 410 - 2 24 - 2 515 • t h e r i a u l t s . c o m

Joyce Lanza

I buy dolls and sell on consignment.

2137 Tomlinson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 home: 718-863-0373 cell: 917-859-2446 e-mail: joycedolls@aol.com

Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 2. 9 1/2" Incised Jumeau #2 Bebe, light blue threaded p/w eyes perfect pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate, darling Fr. ant. silk & lace dress, magnificent ant. Fr. hat, orig. undies, "signed" Jumeau shoes & socks. On orig. early "signed" Jumeau st. wrist body. ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE in teeny cabinet size!!!

ONLY…$8900.

3. 12" Closed Mouth Kestner Pouty, br. sl. eyes, cl/mo, early pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & Kestner pate, ant. Fr. silk & lace dress, ant. undies, orig. shoes. On orig. early st. wrist Kestner body. She will melt your heart. Darling cabinet size!!! Only…$2975.

4. - 5. 12" Early Portrait Jumeau #2, almond shaped brown p/w eyes, very early pale bisque, orig. skin wig, pate & orig. head coil, wears orig. amazing costume consisting of eyelet dress, matching slip & undies, orig. velvet coat & matching velvet hat w/blue silk muff w/tassels, orig. Jumeau earrings, crocheted socks & ant. shoes. On orig. early 8 ball jointed st. wrist "signed" body. Was mine for many years. Very early & very SPECIAL! A beautiful Bebe! $14,750.

6. 5" Sonnenberg Child, mint pale bisque, blue glass eyes, orig. mohair wig, orig. crocheted dress & bonnet, adorned w/blue silk ribbons, orig. undies & orig. compo body in unplayed with condition. Resembles the Kestner all bisques w/multi strap bootines. Adorable with extremely well detailed features.

DARLING tiny size. You will love her!!! $995.

7. 5" All Bisque "Our Fairy", perfect bisque overall, brown glass side glancing sl. eyes, orig. mohair wig & pate, chest label, desirable starfish hands & the sweetest little smile having two teeny molded upper teeth & closed mouth. Sure to bring you a smile!!

Darling!! $995.

8 - 9 16" Early Portrait Jumeau #7 Bebe, flawless pale bisque, br. p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, ant. mohair wig, orig. cork pate, orig. head coil, wearing her fabulous FACTORY orig. silk & lace dress, undies, Jumeau socks, Portrait Jumeau shoes w/rosettes, plus fabulous ant. Fr. hat. On orig. early "signed" 8 ball jointed st. wrist Portrait Jumeau body. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Priced great at only…$8900.

10. 13” Kestner Child, gorgeous blue sl. eyes, mint pale bisque, 4 upper teeth, orig. clean mohair wig in orig. set, Kestner pate, wearing complete orig. costume, incl. undies, MINT shoes & socks. Clothing never removed. On orig. early fully signed early “Excelsior” body. Couldn’t be more perfect!!! Unplayed with condition & FACTORY orig. down to the ribbon in her hair. This little girl is a great cabinet size and STUNNING!!! $1450.

11.- 12. 10" Early F.G. #2 Block Letter Bebe, gorgeous blue p/w eyes, mint pale bisque, replaced darling curly lambs wool wig, cork pate, wears orig. gorgeous peach wool dress & hat, orig. undies & signed Fr. shoes w/rosettes. Very early FG w/desirable molded Bru type tongue tip. On orig. early st. wrist FG body.

OUTSTANDING beauty!!!! Darling rarely found tiny cabinet size #2!! Too ADORABLE for words!!! ONLY….$8500.

13. - 14. 15" E 6 J Jumeau Bebe, immaculate bisque, blue p/w eyes, great clean orig. mohair wig in orig. set & orig. cork pate. Wears fabulous authentic Fr. ant. ornate E.J. Jumeau silk & lace costume, ant. hat, orig. undies & ant. Fr. "signed" "Paris" shoes w/big rosettes & orig. socks. On orig. "signed" early 8 ball st. wrist body. Absolutely STUNNING in a great cabinet size!!! $9500.

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THERIAULT’S TO AUCTION CANDY SPELLING’S COLLECTION OF DOLLS AND AUTOMATA

FASHIONABLE MANTELETS FROM CHIFFONNETTE’S TROUSSEAU

A VISIT WITH ANNA MAY CASE

by Sylvia Mac Neil A simple pattern for this fashionable short cloak will add style and elegance to your poupée’s wardrobe.

by Donna C. Kaonis An amazing house, dating back to 1731, provides the perfect backdrop for a mind-boggling collection of dolls.

About The Cover

The highly elusive character model 106 by Kammer and Reinhardt is among the stellar lineup at the upcoming Theriault auction to be held in New York City at the Waldorf Astoria, November 19 and 20. An important sale, it offers the important collection of rare dolls and automata from the Candy Spelling collection.

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DATING A DOLL

by Dee Urquhart-Ross Tantalizing proof insides this doll dates her to within a few days its construction!

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UFDC ANTIQUE COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT 2011 ANAHEIM, CA Part II Photographed at the United Federation of Doll Clubs National Convention by Keith Kaonis

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SEPTEMBER’S GAITHERSBURG DOLL SHOW

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Carmel Doll Shop

Visit WWW.CARMELDOLLSHOP.COM for a Large Selection!

Michael Canadas and David Robinson P.O. Box 7198 Carmel, California 93921 Email: mnd@redshift.com • (831) 625-5360 Visa • MasterCard • American Express • We Welcome Layaway Always Buying, Selling and Trading Fine Antique Dolls Members of UFDC & NADDA COME VISIT OUR SHOP ON LINCOLN STREET, BETWEEN FIFTH AND SIXTH, IN DOWNTOWN CARMEL

19 1/2” China -- this perfect doll has a detailed hairstyle with an intricate knot in back and sausage curls that cascade down the side of the neck, then continue down in back. Her pale blue eyes are the perfect complement to her elegant tiered gown with rich golden stripes. The cloth body is fitted with long china arms with cupped hands. $4250.

18” Wigged China, a perfect shoulderhead with beautiful facial features and a marvelous mohair wig in an elegant style that is secured by a lace snood. On an old leather body in good condition, she wears a glorious ball gown – an exquisite creation in cream silk with magnificent black lace and yards of garnet silk ribbon decoration. $3200.

19” J. D. Kestner 143 with a perfect bisque head, brown glass sleep-eyes, an open mouth with teeth and a sweet blonde mohair wig. On a jointed composition Kestner body, it is in very good condition, save for a bit of over painting to the fingers on both hands. Her lace party dress is as adorable as she is, and she wears antique leather shoes, too. $995.

20” S & H 1279, a perky child with a perfect bisque head with lovely coloring and painting, blue/gray glass sleep-eyes, an open mouth with teeth (repair to tip of one), pierced ears and a gorgeous strawberry blonde human hair wig. On a wood and composition fully-jointed body with the original paint finish, she wears a spectacular antique dress in peachy pink cotton with fine lace accents. $2800.

Georgian woodens have sometimes seen refreshing to their paint over the years, but we prefer to offer those that have remained just as the day they were made, like this wooden lady. Standing 15-1/2” tall (overall) details include a turned wood head and torso with original paint, plus rosy cheeks, inset black glass pupil-less eyes and a wonderful mohair wig. The body features carved wooden legs that are jointed at the hips and knees, with forked hands (losses). 18th century silk in various shades forms the basis of her elegant dress. $9800.

Exhibiting pure charm is this 11” Tuck Comb Wooden Peddler, circa 1830. A product of the Grodnertal, the hard-working entrepreneur boasts delicate painting on her turned and carved head. Of the variety that features a wood articulated body (repair to one hand), she wears an original ensemble, which includes a black wool cloak. Finally, her tray of assorted goods is well stocked and attractively arranged. $7200.

14” Jumeau version of the Paris Bebe. Details include a perfect, character-like modeled head, rich brown paperweight eyes and pierced ears. On a fully jointed composition body that shows normal wear; she is attired in a most charming bebe dress of rich cream silk brocade. $6800.

One of the most unusual dolls we have come across in a very long time must be this 24” French character with a papier-mâché head upon a wood and cloth jointed body. Details include a beautifully modeled head with exquisite and expressive painting, brown paperweight eyes, and a fabulous orange/red mohair wig worn in a fanciful style. This comical fellow is costumed in silks and velvets in the 18th century taste. $9500.

19” Bebe Français (B8F) a model that is difficult to come by, with perfect bisque, blue paperweight eyes and a light brown mohair wig. On a composition body with the original finish showing normal wear; she wears a spectacular bebe ensemble in deep burgundy cut velvet. A bonus is a wonderful pair of brown leather Jumeau shoes. $5995.

4 3/4” Mignonette with very pretty bisque, gorgeous cobalt blue eyes, and a marvelous original blonde wig styled in long curls. Her five-piece body is in very good condition, and she is beautifully costumed in deep blue silk with cream accents. $1495.

5-3/4” French all bisque with jointed elbows. Made

by Fernand Sustrac, she has perfect bisque, brilliant blue eyes, her original mohair wig of tight dark blonde curls, and bare feet.

She wears a lovely lacetrimmed frock in cranberry silk, complete with a straw chapeau. $5800.

“Willie” is a rare 22-1/2” Simon & Halbig 151 with a perfect bisque head (normal wig pulls) blue painted eyes, an open/closed smiling mouth with painted teeth, and the original human hair wig. His jointed body retains the original paint finish in very good condition. The silk velvet suit he now wears was created especially for him from the original style. Willie’s wide smile is infectious – he’s rather nice to have around. $12,500.

17-1/2” Bebe Jumeau (impressed 5) with a perfect bisque head, an open mouth with teeth, expressive blue sleep-eyes, pierced ears, and the original blonde mohair wig. The jointed body has seen its share of repair and repainting, but when the doll is dressed, that aspect is not obvious.

She wears a darling mariner-inspired dress and cute red leather antique shoes. A very fair price at: $1750.

23” Bebe Steiner FIRE A 15 -- a vision of loveliness with peaches and cream bisque and mesmerizing blue paperweight eyes, all on a jointed composition body with the original finish in excellent condition. The black silk and patterned velvet costume is exquisite for its classic cut and fit. $6800.

24” Bebe Jumeau – a big beautiful E11J with perfect bisque, and brown paperweight eyes with mauve shadow, all on a chunky, straight-wrist, eight-ball body in very good condition. A luxurious ensemble in sea foam green silk faille features lace details upon the cuffs, at the waist and upon the coordinating hat. $12,800.

5-1/2” Dollhouse Bride -a perfect model with a solid dome head, molded breasts, nicely painted features and the original human hair wig.

On her original cloth body with bisque bent arms, she is exquisitely costumed in a cream silk bridal ensemble. $950.

6-1/2” China with lovely coloring, beautifully painted features, and a classic hairstyle. On an antique cloth body with original china limbs, the cupped hands are nicely modeled and she wears black painted boots with flat soles on her feet. Her costume is exquisite. $995.

Nancy A. Smith Member NADDA

Box 462, Natick Mass. 01760-0005 Phone: (508) 545-1424 E-Mail: nasdoll@comcast.net

20" Chase $950., Kamkins $2600.

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Specializing in early cloth dolls.

14” Bru Smiler with Original Wardrobe – mint and factory perfect from earrings, wig and pate to side button leather boots, she boasts the iconic “Bru blue" silk fashion ensemble with matching chapeau. Contained as you want it to be within her original compartmented French trunk filled with an honest assortment of her original high style garments as well as some precious accessories. The trunk, fitted with a rare bonnet post, still has its hand scripted inventory ID and remains of the orig. owner’s label. After 140 years, a factory original Bru still in her own fancy little world. All this, authentic and cabinet sized too! $9,000

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1. 7” Bebe Face All Bisque - early Kuhnlenz with dazzling quality in mignonette manner, dewey bisque, multi-stroke brows, pw eyes, original clothes. $1495 / 2&3. 18” Early ‘905’ Couture Halbig – rarest of the SH molds, this ribbon winner socket head fashion bebe, in her original elegant soft wool winter couture, tiers of fine tatted lace swag and bustle, plus factory hat and muff and mint bisque arms! $2200 / 4. 8” Big Mint Kestner ‘130’ – all bisque, amazing quality bisque details and a fancy factory dress. $550. 4-1/2” Pink Stocking All Bisque – incised ‘ 540,’ she’s different, w/sleep eyes and original wig and clothes! $295 / 5. 6” Art Deco Lenci – high flying character w/Lenci button and the Marlene Dietrich hair – rare! $895 / 6. 27” Very Pink Tint China – and very brown eyes, original factory made body with leather boots. $1200 / 7. 7” Great All American Rag – oil painted starry-eyed youth in brilliant period clothes and no touch ups or repairs! $1800 / 8. Steiff Monkey and Old Favorite – rare green Mongo $190; early shoe button eyed friend teddy, $495 / 9. 21” Kestner Baby Jean – a choice one with sweet blue eyes, great look, JDK body. $895 / 10. Early Mickey and Minnie - with provenance, $495 each.

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1. 15" Tete Jumeau - This little blue eyed darling is well marked. She is dressed in adorable clothes & has her original wig. $1450 2. 28" S. & H., K. * R. - This flirty eyed beauty is dressed in lovely antique clothes. She has her original wig & is in excellent condition. $1150 3. 27" Kestner - This beauty has wet bisque of excellent quality. She is a blue eyed beauty with original wig & antique clothes. $950 4. 17" J.D.K. #211 - This adorable "Sammy" has his original wig & cute antique clothes. $550 5. 25" Wax Over Composition - She is a beauty with lovely original hair-do. This doll is nicely dressed & in excellent condition. $750 6. 38" F.G. Mannequin - She would make an outstanding display in any doll room. Her dress & bonnet are magnificent. This charming girl is for the collector who has everything. $6850 7. 25" K * R #122 - This adorable character has her original fully jointed toddler body. She is a beauty with wonderful quality bisque. $1850 8. 5" All Bisque - She is a little cutie with swivel head. Her wig & clothes are original. $550 9. 13" Belton - This adorable little closed mouth girl is dressed in very fancy clothes. She is in excellent condition, retains her original wig. $1850 10. 16" Kestner #143 - She is an adorable little cabinet size doll. Her bisque is of exceptional quality. $750 11. 16" S. & H., K. * R. - This little girl is in mint condition. Her original wig is still in the original set. She is a sweetheart, nicely dressed. $750 12. 10" All Bisque - This very large all bisque Kestner girl is of excellent quality. $795 13. 19" Kamkins - She is in very good condition & her body is marked. $1450

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15” Antique tuck comb jointed wooden doll (dress melting) $995.

6” all bisque French Mignonette $3200.

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Salesman sample lawnmower in cast iron with a wooden handle 12” long x 4-1/4” wide. $795.

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17” JDK #13 211 look, 18 ½” #4 FG French Fashion on Gesland body with bisque chucky toddler body, hands & lower legs, brown paperweight eyes, original mohair blue sleep eyes, molded wig and cork pate, pierced ears $4250.00 hair, adorable look, small hairline back of left side by ear $450.00 25” x 22” Steiff 1960 “Cockie” Studio piece in black & white mohair, button in ear, wooden moveable eyes, looks like “Butch” from Saturday Evening Post $650.00

23” C/M French type Belton, blonde mohair wig, blue paperweight eyes, stiff wrist French body, tiny eyeflake corner right eye, antique dress & lace bonnet Was $2395.00 Now $2150.00

20” Alexander Cissy 1955 #2083, red pinafore cotton with tagged red & white striped blouse, red skirt & pants, honey blonde, great facial coloring $695.00 20”Alexander Cissy 1956 #2017 tagged aqua taffeta dress with velvet bolero, black shoes, floral hat, brunette hair, blue eyes $595.00

10” Toddler PM #914 German, brown sleep eyes, original mohair wig, sweet doll $210.00 5” Steiff Mucki & Macki fully tagged, great look $85.00 pair 6” Steiff Donkey, velvet, glass eyes, chest tag $75.00 8 ½” MOA #150 Welsh Baby made in Germany, blue sleep eyes $195.00

11” Golden 1950’s Steiff mohair bear, wonderful personality, button in ear $295.00 16” Kathe Kruse Puppen 1 circa 1915, redressed, original facial paint, mark on foot 673, fair condition $950.00

8 ½” Kestner #143, blue sleep eyes, blonde mohair wig, bj body, rt knee joint & toe professionally repaired, adorable $650.00 25” Kestner #171 original body (a little touch up), HH wig, blue sleep eyes, peaches & cream complexion $575.00 14” & 11” 1999 Russian #12/50 Alexandra Kukinova, Tsarine Moria & son Dimitry (Zsar Ivan The Terrible wife & son), fabulous clothes, wonderful facial painting & sculpting $800.00 26” Russian Koukinova Sadko 14/20, fur hat, mohair wig & beard, realistic facial sculpt and painting, satin with gold braid coat over burgundy satin, suede boots $1250.00

5” All Bisque 1926 Bonnie Babe Georgine Averill, brown sleep eyes, molded hair, blue painted shoes, rosy cheeks now $595.00 5” 1920 “Didi” Rare Orisini produced

by Alt Beck & Gottschalk, original mohair wig, painted black slippers, left arm loop repaired, part of original tag on chest $1100.00 6” C/M All Bisque w/ blue glass eyes, original brown HH wig, molded black slippers, rosy cheeks, swivel head, really adorable $325.00

Alexander Cissette 1962 - 63 all original in yellow cotton dress with lace trim, wears original teddy and strap shoes, great coloring $175.00 1960’s Ballerina in pink satin and tulle, ballet slippers, floral wreath in hair, 1 earring, great coloring $165.00 Betsy McCall all original in white lace dress w/ pink taffeta under slip, shoes & socks, great coloring $175.00 Betsy McCall in original red dress w/ white trim, few splits by knee joints $125.00

21” Unis #301- 149 original French body, hands touched up on back of body note from Paris 1950, blue sleep eyes, mohair wig $425.00 22 1/2” Limoges France JB, blue eyes, HH wig, professionally repainted body $450.00 Steiff ‘Jocko’ Monkey, mohair, all jointed, glass eyes, no tag $75.00

NASB Dolls 3 ½” #201 1941 Baby, short dress, slip & bonnet (no diaper) $75.00 Family Series #80 1941 – 42, Margie Ann, jointed legs $110.00 1941 #115 Little Boy Blue, jointed legs, pudgie tummy $100.00

17 ¾” Rare C/M S & H 929, S10H on early stiff wrist 8 ball body, lovely antique cotton & lace dress, as is, undergarments and leather shoes, blue PW eyes, HH wig, pierced ears, 1 ½” hairline by right ear now $1550.00 Steiff “Tessie” chest tag and red collar, glass eyes and felt tongue, mohair, really sweet $55.00

Steiff “Possy” fully tagged, mohair, really sweet $67.50 19” Heinrich Handwerck #29, original chemise & pantalets, leather shoes, brown sleep eyes, HH wig Special $400.00 22” DEP Handwerck, blue sleep eyes, pierced ears, nice bj body Special $350.00

17” Steiff US Zone Germany “Manni” Rabbit, jointed head & forearms $295.00 29” Carmel Steiff Mohair 1950 Teddy Bear, button in ear, jointed head & paws, glass eyes, stitched nose, fabulous $1450.00 24” Effanbee” Sweetie Pie” caracul wig, flirty eyes, compo head, arms & legs, slight over all crazing $250.00 30” Patsy Mae 1928 Effanbee, original HH wig and facial paint, some paint touch up $450.00

13 ½” #102 o/c mouth German character baby, molded hair, repainted body, (left eye small eyeflake), blue sleep eyes $195.00 15” K star R #127 Baby, original body, molded hair, blue sleep eyes, 2 hairlines on sides of head was $495.00 Now $350.00 14” #554 Bahr & Proschild, Kley & Hahn Character 1912, original body, o/c mouth, molded tongue, blue glass eyes, mohair wig, hairlines on face $325.00 Now $225.00

Bed 24” x 12” x 15 ½” tall “brass” metal bed, original mesh springs included, quilt & pillow $85.00 13” Steiff golden “Cockie”, jointed head, glass eyes, original red collar, no tags $150.00 9” Steiff golden “Cockie”, glass eyes, original red collar, jointed head, no tags $97.00 48” x 36 ½ Embroidered Coverlet, really adorable with cat & dog $45.00 22” Dome Head Kestner size 18 Baby , blue sleep eyes, rosy cheek, great coloring & sculpting, baby original repainted on hands & little touch up on toes $695.00 special.

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Nov 20 - Hilton Lisle/ Naperville, IL Dec 3 & 4 The Eastern National Doll Show Gaithersburg, MD Fairgrounds

7” Klumpe Bride & Groom made in Spain, Klumpe tag #50 ME, painted eyes, felt tails & vest, satin dress with tulle veil and bouquet, all original $125.00 13” 1930-40 Georgene Novelties molded face Brownie in original uniform, pants & beanie (no shoes), swivel head $70.00 12” 1960-70 all original Lenci tagged ‘Secilio’, flocked velvet like on plastic face, body, jointed arms & legs, felt & lace dress, mohair wig $115.00 10 ½” Berta & Eurst wood face painted features, body, hands & legs, cloth arms from Germany $95.00 pair

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Two New Exhibits at the Musée de la Poupée-Paris

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wo new temporary exhibits are on display at the Musée de la Poupée Paris to March 11, 2012. “Boys’ Toys” is a collection of playthings made for young boys between 1830 and 1930. Beginning with the “age of reason,” at around seven, the education of the sexes changed and toys for girls and boys were no longer the same. One toy held appeal for both sexes – the teddy bear – appearing in the early 20th century. Hundreds of playthings, including an abundance of teddy bears, are presented in twenty showcases, immersing the visitor in a yesteryear atmosphere.

At the same time, “Exquisite Ephemera,” a two part exhibit is being held at the museum and also at the chocolate museum, Choco-Story. Chromolithography, which preceded four-color printing, was used for these delightful trade cards. At the Musée de la Poupée Paris view idyllic images of children playing with dolls along with actual dolls that recreate playful scenes and at Choco-Story, enjoy the Odin collection of chocolate ephemera as well as dolls playing with Victorian scrap.

A combined ticket for a visit to the two exhibits is available.

For more information visit www. museedelapoupeeparis.com.

A French/English catalog of the exhibit is available.

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Victorian Christmas is being celebrated at the Doll’s House Museum Basel until February 12, 2012. Hundreds of wonderful Christmas ornaments include large cotton-wool crabs, cotton-wool stars and beautiful, filigree glass ornaments with diecuts and lametta. Richly decorated Victorian ornaments often feature patriotic motifs and modern achievements . . . little paper flags in red, white and blue and small drums as containers for sweets. Glass balloons with little baskets, decorated with diecut pictures of Santa Claus or angels, and wax figures of angels and children are also noteworthy. Other motifs on display include airships, railways, aircraft, balloons and animals. Regular readings from Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol”, published in 1843, and carol singing concerts will also be given as part of the Victorian Christmas exhibition. For more information: Doll’s House Museum Basel Puppenhausmuseum Basel, Steinenvorstadt 1, 4051 Basel. Visit www.puppenhausmuseum.ch

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Few examples are known to exist of K*R’s 106 art character model, this superb 21” (53 cm) model with finest quality bisque and painting, and having wonderful antique costume that may be original. The doll graces the cover of “Many Wonderful Things” catalog.

Ernestine Jumeau was the director of costume creation at the Jumeau firm for two decades, her exquisite designs and couturier skills responsible for superb costumes such as this all-original one.

Of special charm for her diminutive size, 4/0, the 8 ½” French bisque bebe by Steiner is their extremely rare Series B, to be auctioned on November 19 by Theriault’s.

Kammer and Reinhardt’s 131 googly in the very rare all-bisque version, with factory-original costume will march down the runway at the November 19 auction at the Waldorf-Astoria.

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hen Aaron and Candy Spelling built their famed 125 room, 56,500 square foot French-style chateau in the Holmsby Hills area of Los Angeles in 1988, it was aptly decorated with the finest collections of European antiques, furnishings, chandeliers, paintings and decorative objects, including - and some would say, highlighted by - rare and wonderful objects from the world of dolls, automata and childhood. This year, the splendid Spelling chateau was sold, and now, on Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20, their magnificent collection of dolls and automata will come to auction in the splendid Louis XVI rooms at the historic Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. The two-day important event will be conducted by the specialty antique doll firm of Theriault’s, headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland.

The Saturday auction, November 19, features 300 rare and exquisite antique dolls and automata, highlighted by objects from the Spelling collection.

Featured on the cover of the antique doll catalog “Many Wonderful Things” is the extremely rare art character doll, model 106, by Kammer and Reinhardt, of which only a few examples are known to exist.

“We were delighted to learn of this doll from a private Midwest collection, and then delighted even more at its superb state of preservation. This doll is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a connoisseur collector”, said Stuart Holbrook, President of Theriaults.

The auction, in fact, is peopled with dolls that seldom come to view. There is the dainty and oh-so-rare Series B bebe by Jules Steiner in a diminutive 8 1/2” size 4/0. There is a grand-sized black paper mache child, possibly made by American folk artist Leo Moss. An outstanding large poured wax English doll with completely original costume, poses alongside the very rare American Bye-lo, handmade of wax by Grace Story Putnam of which few are known to exist. Jumeau bebes are always beautiful, but when wearing their original Jumeau couturier costumes, they are unsurpassed; examples are presented at the Saturday auction. There are, also, outstanding bebes by Leon Casimir Bru (including one bebe in her original trunk with original trousseau), Schmitt et Fils, and Jules Steiner, and an exquisite early period A.T. bebe by Thuillier with

SPELLING’S COLLECTION OF DOLLS AND AUTOMATA her original costume and signed shoes.

Fine poupees, some with fine couturier original costumes, and some with rare bodies including a wooden-bodied portrait Jumeau, make their runway appearance, too.

Of particular note is a fine collection of 20 early dolls by Lenci in fresh and vibrant condition, ranging from salon ladies to fashionable children. A collection of Kathe Kruse dolls also includes many rare early models. For lovers of German bisque character children there is a bounty, too, ranging from the beloved art character series of Kammer and Reinhardt, to delightful googlies, to rarely-found dolls from firms such as Bawo and Dotter.

And, of course, the automata!

Beautiful bisque children in their original couturier costumes from the 19th century hands of Eugenie Lambert, stand alongside the breath-taking exhibition pieces of Vichy. Ladies play the piano or strum the mandolin, Little Tich relentlessly tips his hat and taps his foot, Egyptian ladies of the court elegantly pluck harps, and a pair of mischievous clowns tease each other with friendly little kicks. There are the beautiful ladies whose baskets of flowers actually hide special surprises, the magicians who delight with different objects each time the table is tapped, and an outstanding 27”tall bisque portrait lady by Vichy, of which no other is known in this size, likely created as an exhibition model.

The superb dolls of Madame Alexander of New York, featured in the November 20 Sunday auction, are, fittingly, considered the aristocracy of American dolls, not only for their subject matter as queens and princesses and 19th century elegant ladies, but also for the luxurious detail with which they and their costumes were created. Hundreds of unique examples of these dolls peopled the Spelling gallery, mostly from the vintage golden years of the 1950s, each perfectly preserved.

The auction will feature 350 outstanding examples including the rarest early portrait models such as Victorian Bride, red-haired Pink Champagne lady, Judy portrait, and Deborah Ballerina. There are Godey ladies and gentlemen, rare models from the Coronation series including Estrella, dolls from the Me and My Shadow series including Mary Louise, Victoria and Agatha, four unique dolls from the

Two of the rare German bisque portraits of Asian children at Theriault’s November 19 auction in New York are wearing their original costumes.

Imagine that for more than 135 years this beautiful French bisque poupee has lived in this all-original couturier silk ensemble, and you will appreciate her singularity.

Stunningly beautiful size 4 French bisque bebe by Schmitt et Fils in superb antique costume.

The November 19 auction includes a wonderful small group of characters from SFBJ including a rare frowning face 248 model.

26” American paper mache character doll with glass eyes, possibly Leo Moss, with hand-sculpted detail of facial model, probably one-of-a-kind.

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Extremely rare 35” Italian Lenci doll in near mint vibrant original costume highlights the collection of Lenci dolls.

Wonderful children from the collection of more than 20 Lenci dolls from the 1920s/1930s to be auctioned on November 19 by Theriault’s.

Considered the apogee of French doll collecting, the 15” kid-bodied bebe signed A.T.

by Thuillier is made yet more splendid with gorgeous blue eyes, antique costume, signed A.T. shoes.

Above, the dainty waltzing couple was a favorite automaton of Candy Spelling from her notable collection, posed next to the stunning exhibition model waltzing lady, both by Vichy, circa 1865. Both are included in the November 19 auction “Many Wonderful Things”.

Left, the lovely Bru bebe has lived in her original trunk for well-more than a century, jealously guarding her original couturier trousseau.

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Biblical series and a baker’s dozen of rare dolls created exclusively for FAO Schwarz during the 1950s. “Most of these dolls are so rare that they only appear on the market every ten years or so”, notes cataloguer Florence Theriault, adding “And to find them in such impeccable condition is just pure pleasure”.

The auction features two catalogs, each available for $49 including priority shipping. The November 19 Saturday catalog, “Many Wonderful Things” is 140 pages with full color photos of each object, featuring antique dolls and automata from the Spelling collection as well as other private collections including the important dolls of the late Jeanne Dailey of Milford Center, Ohio. The November 20 Sunday catalog, “To The Manor Born”, is 120 pages with full color photos of each doll, is a completely one-owner auction of the Spelling collection of Alexander dolls. Catalogs can be ordered by calling 800-638-0422 M-F 9AM-8PM on online at www.theriaults.com.

“The Spelling collection of dolls and automata was assembled over a twenty year period with taste and discrimination” says Stuart Holbrook, president of Theriault’s. “Candy Spelling had frequented our auctions throughout her collecting years and I knew her to be a determined and passionate collector when choice dolls and automata came on the market. Yet not until I saw her collection in its entirety did I realize the careful thought that had preceded every acquisition.”

The auctions will be conducted at the historical Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. “It’s an event in itself just to come to this classic 19th century hotel”, enthusiastically notes Stuart Holbrook, “and to combine it with two days of doll events is nothing short of cloud nine for collectors!” A special hotel rate is available by booking directly through Theriault’s.

For those collectors who cannot attend the auction, absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, or live internet bidding is also available. The auctions can be viewed online at www.theriaults.com (click on the button for Proxibid) after November 7. For more information about the auction visit www.theriaults.com, email info@ theriaults.com, or call 800-638-0422.

Eugenie Lambert directed the costume creation for the charming automata made by her husband, Leopold Lambert, overseeing such exquisite costumes as this alloriginal example.

Another superb French bisque automaton lady in all-original silk costume will fiddle her way through the “Many Wonderful Things” auction.

The November 20th auction, “To the Manor Born”, is the one-owner collection of rare and vintage dolls by Madame Alexander from the Candy Spelling collection.

Examples of the rare automata featured in “Many Wonderful Things”, to be auctioned on November 19.

A paper mache monkey, a bisque dancing tiny doll and a paper mache mouse that runs in circles are the secrets hidden under the flowers of the French automaton vendor.

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Anna May Case A VISIT WITH

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think you will all agree that collecting has enriched our lives in ways that go way beyond making a good buy on an antique doll, not the least of which are the friendships we have made along the way. As the editor of this magazine and a doll collector, I have had the great pleasure of being invited into many homes. What is always fascinating to me is how individuals display their dolls, some in almost museum-like settings, and others, like Anna May Case, who describes herself as a frustrated set designer, with virtually every square inch utilized.

Even without her enormous collection of dolls, a visit to Anna May’s house is an unforgettable experience. The initial construction, which she refers to as the springhouse, was completed in 1731, followed by a separate stone kitchen and Above: Some of the dolls displayed in the master bedroom. Husband Jerry only asks that his wife leaves enough room to get to the bathroom.

by Donna C. Kaonis photos by Keith Kaonis

dining room and upstairs bedrooms in 1745. Long before Anna May’s family moved into the house some thirty-six years ago, the two structures had been joined together using early 18th century materials. With nine children she and her husband Jerry needed additional space and immediately set upon enlarging the kitchen and adding a sunroom to capture views of the 40-acre property. The kitchen with its large central fireplace is home to Anna May’s large graniteware collection, a colorful large country store case which originally held parasols and spats, an unusual octagonal pie safe, cobbler’s bench, advertising tins and bins, and a pristine blue enameled stove, a full size version of her miniature Karr salesman sample stove. Several years ago they turned what had once been a garage into their entertainment center. With its Left: A favorite is this cloth doll by Izannah Walker.

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An unusual two-faced parian type by Kling.

George Washington seems perfectly at home in the Case’s 18th century living room.

Papier-mache and china sets of twins with provenance attached to each.

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Clever mechanical dolls and toys can be found in the collection.

An antique perambulator holds a collection of Bye-los.

Cupboards open to reveal early chinas and tiny treasures. That’s a two-faced pincushion under the large globe below. A close-up of Admiral Nelson, resplendent in his British Naval costume.

True to life, he is minus an arm and wears an eye patch.

hand-sawn beams and rustic bricks salvaged from a torn up street dating back to the 1700’s, it’s perfectly integrated with the 18th century structures. The original bake oven dating from 1745, once on the outside of the house, is now a focal point of the room.

Many of Anna May’s paintings and drawings of family members – she is a talented artist in both oils and charcoal – decorate a long wall.

In this magazine you’ve seen Anna May’s extraordinary shell doll collection (our August 2010 issue) and more recently, her collection of Ravca dolls. But dolls are only a part of the story. Painted country furniture, baskets, quilts, woven coverlets, red ware, flow blue porcelain, graniteware, mourning pictures, early prints, samplers, tin ware, candy containers, antique holiday decorations, cookie cutters and ship models are among her other collecting interests. She describes herself as a caretaker of these special objects for future generations to enjoy.

Visitors to Jerry’s medical office will find it outfitted with antique medical equipment – bottles and jars, a doctor’s demonstration doll, tools, early books, eye cups, an old doctor’s bag, an antique wheelchair with a cane seat, a wooden leg, even a Chase hospital doll, all courtesy of Anna May. Needless to say his patients find the interesting office a real icebreaker.

How did her collecting passions start? Growing up in the Midwest, Anna May only had two dolls to call her own – a Shirley Temple type and a baby doll. Later a cousin gave her an antique doll which she learned to make clothes for on her mother’s treadle sewing machine. Her great Aunt Rose figures largely in her memories. “Whenever I visited my

This close-up shows the doll’s molded ruffled bonnet.

The variety in chinas seems endless. This large example has a face we have never seen before.

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Below: A note included with this paper mache glass eyed doll states it was purchased in Paris in 1843

by President Franklin Pierce.

More stately papier maches.

This doll once belonged to General Porter, the chief of staff for General McClellan during the Civil War.

This beautifully detailed scene is carved out of ivory. It used to reside on Mary Merritt’s coffee table until purchased by Richard Wright who told Anna May, “You have to buy this!” Because there was room under the dome and space is a premium, Anna May added a few papier mache dolls!

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aunt she would take her dolls out and tell me a story about each one. I would listen spellbound.”

Her first collection and the one closest to her heart is her shell art which began with a beautiful little pin her father brought home from a trip. It sparked a lifelong interest resulting in a world class collection that encompasses sailor’s valentines, jewelry, dresser and trinket boxes, doll house furniture, mirrors, elaborate garden scenes and of course dolls with heads of paper mache, wood, wax, carton moule and occasionally china. Clothing is formed with stiffed linen or paper and covered entirely in shells in various patterns, resulting in tiny works of art.

In 1976 she joined her first doll club and has been actively involved in UFDC ever since. Earlier this year, she finished her term as the President of the Letitia Penn Doll Club. For several years she has hosted an annual picnic for club members and friends who are allowed to wander about in this historic home.

This important German papier-mache was found to have a Boston newspaper inside its head (since restored), dating to twelve years prior to the Greiner 1858 patent.

An interesting demonstration or perhaps a prototype, this doll has a papier-mache head and a pressed cloth body.

In the original springhouse dating to 1731 there is a collection of memorabilia relating to George Washington. A full size figure of Thomas Jefferson stands outside the entry door.

These unusual 18th century dolls with carved wood heads are all original. In the same family for many years, they stand on stenciled bases with German writing. Anna May also has several Neapolitan crèche figures in the same room.

A blond Greiner with an unusual hairdo.

My what big teeth you have Grandma! Clearly Anna May has fun with her collecting!

Anna May describes herself as picky when it comes to adding dolls to her collection – they either have to be original or come from a good friend which to her makes them special. This same philosophy applies to her other collections, “I’d much rather have an old chair with dings and wear on it, than something that has been refinished. I think it takes away all the character and history.”

Rustic antique pieces of furniture are put to use, not always with their original purpose in mind; an example being an old cobbler’s bench now stacked with antique kitchen tools. She is very pleased with an antique corner cupboard that she took down to its original red paint. What makes it so special is that it was one of the original furnishings in the house and after being stored for many years in a neighbor’s garage is now back where it belongs.

The imaginative displays are totally engaging and a delight to her grandchildren as well as other doll collectors who enjoy her annual picnic. Not to be missed is the “wolf room,” with its life-size display of Little Red Riding Hood and in the antique grain painted bed, the ferocious wolf ready to devour

One of a kind carved George and Martha Washington figures reside in the “Washington” room.

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This delightful papier-mache is a Motchmann-type with a squeaker.

Right: One of several fireplaces in the house. On the mantle you can see part of Anna May’s tin ware collection.

Leather faced peddlers, known as “whites” were the first commercially produced peddlers, circa 1820.

A stair landing is home to a collection of nun dolls.

his innocent victim. Anna May purchased the store displays from a friend and she along with some fellow collectors managed to squeeze them into the car on the ride home from a Doll Collectors of America meeting.

There’s also full size figures of Benjamin Franklin, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, purchased from the former Merritt Museum of Childhood. Anna May believes they were made for the museum by the Cook Company in Philadelphia. It seems appropriate that they now reside in an 18th century home!

Dolls are everywhere – one large room downstairs is devoted to her collection of shell dolls and boxes but some of her favorites live upstairs along with early chinas, paper maches, French and German bisque, cloth dolls and wax. Her love of history inspired an early interest in Greiners. A doll purchased through a fellow collector from her friend Richard Wright offers proof that Germany was making paper mache dolls at least twelve years prior to Greiner’s 1858 patent. The doll, which had been badly 28

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These wood bodied chinas are set up at a charity bazaar.

damaged, was repaired by Emma Clear who discovered stuffed inside its head a sheet of the Boston Daily Times dated August 27, 1845. In light of this significant find, this was one instance where Anna May broke her rule about no restoration.

Although it is easy to see a preference for early dolls, Anna May also has a sizeable number of WPA dolls, and a more recent fascination with the peddler dolls made by Marie and Grace Turner.

The Long Island sisters are believed to have started making dolls representing street peddlers in the 1930’s as a result

A lovely china fortuneteller doll with her paper skirt of fortunes still intact.

This wonderful blue enamel stove has been in Anna’s May family for years. It is complete and even retains the saucers under each leg. She also has the matching salesman sample.

A recent purchase, this papier-mache doll with glass eyes and an elaborate original costume goes by the name Florie.

Nymphenburg china from KPM’s Meissen factory.

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Cupboards filled with German bisque dolls line the entire wall in the Christmas room.

The sunroom/office is home to several WPA dolls as well as peddler dolls made by the Turner sisters, c. 1930’s-40’s.

of their interest in peddlers’ cries which have been preserved chiefly in nursery rhymes and children’s books. Their dolls cover the period from 16th century England to late 19th century American tradesmen. As described in a series of small books they wrote and photographed, the dolls have a padded copper armature with heads primarily of carved wood but occasionally ceramic, plastic wood or bisque. Old materials were used to copy the costumes seen in old paintings and prints. At some point the sisters gave the dolls to the Yesteryear Museum and when it closed they were gradually dispersed to collectors.

Many of Anna May’s most prized treasures came from the late dealer and collector Richard Wright.

“He would tell me, you have to have this. And you know, he was always right!”

Anna May shows no signs of slowing down. Jerry, although not a collector, is very tolerant of his wife’s proclivities and, I suspect, knows it is useless to object. “I wouldn’t know where to start downsizing,” she admits.

Looking around, we’d have to agree!

A most unusual “coffin” box. The decorated lid slides off to reveal a box filled with two layers of tiny cloth dolls, each in its separate compartment. This was originally in the Merritt Museum and later purchased by Anna May from the Richard Wright Estate.

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Frozen Charlies/Charlottes and antique vanity pieces decorate an antique washstand.

Wax busts were once used as store displays.

Anna May calls herself a frustrated set designer, always pairing her dolls with appropriate antiques.

An antique feather tree holds a collection of old ornaments. Anna May keeps it up all year long.

Greiners were among the first dolls Anna May collected.

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1. This month we have a large number of really big children – let’s start with this wonderful beauty by Armand Marseille - wondrous high quality hand poured German bisque w/ lovely hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered & molded brows - enormous chestnut brown sleep eyes - open smiling mouth w/ soft amber shading - original fully jointed compo body - 30” tall - $995.

2. Now just take a look at that face - wonderful early wax over papier mache - circa 1860 - great condition w/ blonde hair pulled away from her face into large cluster curls on top of her head - molded band across the top of her head - know as the “Alice” model - enormous bulbous dark eyes - rose shaded closed mouth w/ just a hint of a smile - original cloth & wood body w/ a squeaker - 23” tall - $1,295.

3. Another wonderful large size character child - this one is from Simon & Halbig - mold #1078 - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - soft arched feathered molded brows over the most enormous heather blue eyes w/ human hair upper lashes - slightly open smiling mouth w/ soft amber shading - original fully jointed compo body - 35” tall - $2,495.

4. Way to cute & always desirable is this more than lovely Kammer & Reinhardt character child w/ always desirable flirty eyes - exceptional hand poured bisque we/ wondrous hand painted facial feature - soft arched & molded brows over the most amazing enormous baby blue flirty eyes - slightly open mouth w/ soft amber shading - original fully jointed German body - 24” tall - $1,295.

5. Well here we go again - another wonderful large size character child - this one is from the German firm of Schoenau & Hoffmeister - mold # 1909 - exceptional bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feather brows over those big brown wondrous sleep eyes - open smiling mouth w/ soft amber shading fully jointed compo body - 30” tall - $995.

6. Well, isn’t she grand - such a rare & wonderful China (circa 1860‘s) - uniquely different w/ a center part and hair pulled away from her face - her bun in the back is quite different because it is three - yes three braided buns is a triangle - great hand painted features w/ that unique pensive expression - lovely old body w/ china arms - 18” tall - $1,995.

7. We haven’t had one of these babies in such a long time and when I began looking at the quality we decided we should put her in the ad for all those baby collectors out these - excellent high quality bisque made by the Morimura Brothers - soft arched feathered brows over lovely heather blue sleep eyes - open laughing mouth w/ sift amber shading - note the big beautiful dimples - original baby body - 19” tall - $495.

8. Talk about unique & different just take a look at this amazing French papier mache “Pierrot” - wonderful all original w/ exceptional early hand painted facial features - chalk white painted mask face w/ flesh painting around the eyes & a certain amount of almost inward sadness - lovely heather blue eyes - rose shaded lips w/ just a hint of a smile - lovely black & white antique clothing - original jointed cloth body - 17 tall - $1,995.

9. Utterly adorable brown bisque brother & sister pair - made by the Ernst Heubach company - mold #399 - these wonderful characters have exaggerated features w/bright red lips - chestnut brown eyes - large earrings - factory original clothes w/ wonderful hand cared wood swords - on their original five piece toddler bodies - 10” tall $1,495. for the pair 10. Truly beautiful carved hair Schoenhut young lady - excellent original condition w/ center parted braided hair pulled back and being held in place by a lovely pink bow - model 102 has lovely dark blue eyes and a slightly open pouty mouth - factory original clothes - 15” tall - $2,495.

11. Rare & wonderful and cute as she can be is this utterly adorable Gebruder Heubach character child - mold # 10532 - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - wondrous hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over enormous chestnut brown sleep eyes - slightly open smiling mouth w/ soft amber shading - this doll has such a wonderful unusual body w/ a flange neck & and her original five piece chunky toddler body - 15” tall - $1,995.

12. Wonderful all original compo “Mary Hoyer” in her original shipping box - excellent condition w/heather blue eyes - to make her all the more wondrous and delightful she comes w/ two extra tagged frocks - great doll - 14” tall - $895.

13. Without question this is one of the most unique and unusual papier mache characters we have ever found - first of all he’s a man which is always hard to find - next he has glass eyes also unusual and seldom found - next he has a molded painted mustache - you never find that & he has factory original clothes - what a treasure - excellent quality - a very handsome sailor lad - five piece toddler body w/ swivel neck - 16” tall - $1,495.

14. Two very uniquely different Compo children: A) Wonderful rare to find black “Kewpie” - excellent condition w/ movable arms and original chest tag - 12” tall - $595. B) Rare to find E. I. Horsman “Peterkins” girl w/ cocoa brown coloring - made to copy the “Campbell Kids” - this is truly a rare to find doll - factory original clothes 14” tall - $ 795.

15. Another very unique and wonderful doll - this little Parian has several outstanding qualities - aside from being very pretty w/ lovely blue eyes - she has a swivel neck on a bisque shoulder plate - to add to her wonderment & delight her little bow on the top of her head is her factory original head attachment - lovely old body - 14” tall $1,495.

16. Exceptionally beautiful and ever so rare to find is this delightful tiny series “C” French bebé from the wondrous world of Jules Steiner - amazing soft to the touch hand pressed French bisque w/ artist quality hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding enormous heather blue paperweight eyes w/ a soft hint of eye shadow that makes her all the more delightful - closed pouty mouth w/ outlined rose shaded lips & just a tiny hint of a smile - fully jointed original Steiner body - tiny 10” tall - $15,000.

17. Wonderful early Schoenhut character boy - model #312 - excellent high quality w/ amazing blue eyes & no touch up - original wig - 15” tall - $1,695.

18. Extremely rare & ever so desirable is this lovely smiling character by Simon & Halbig - mold #719 - this rare beauty was made in 1886 - she is the exact same mold as the world famous “Edison doll” - Simon & Halbig released the doll both ways - this is the ever so happy child - exceptional bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous chestnut brown glass inset eyes - slighting smiling mouth w/ two rows of teeth - outlined soft rose shaded lips - original fully jointed body - 24” tall - $2,995.

19. Another adorable character face child - this one was made by C. M. Bergman - mold #1916 - wondrous high quality bisque w/ lovely hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over big beautiful chestnut brown sleep eye w/ human hair upper lashes - open smiling mouth w/ soft amber shading - original fully jointed compo body - 24” tall - $795.

20. Well just take a look at this lovely Edwardian lady know as the ever so popular “Gibson Girl” by Kestner - mold #172 - inspired by the drawing of Charles Dana Gibson - this lovely lady has exquisite bisque with wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue sleep eyes w/ mohair upper lashes - closed slightly pouty lips w/ soft rose shading & of course that sweet little turned up nose original Kestner body w/ lovely long bisque arms - 21” tall - $2,995.

21. Extremely rare & never to be found is this utterly amazing ivory crèche “Madonna” - exceptional condition w/ no crazing - beautiful soft tender face w/ heavy upper eyelids & light shaded eyes - closed slightly pouty mouth w/ just a hint of heavenly smile - beautiful hand carved delicate ivory hand - lower cage body - original clothes utterly amazing - 12” tall - $3,995.

22. A truly lovely China - this ones dates from 1860 - she’s a wonderful “spill curl” w/ those always desirable wisps of fine painted hair around her face - lovely round face w/Icelandic blue eyes and just a hint of a smile fine early body w/ china arms & legs - 21” tall - $1,495.

23. Three wonderful “Door of Hope” mission dolls: A) Later “Door of Hope” elderly woman w/ wood hands & feet 11” tall - $1,695. B) Rare & truly wonderful “father & son” pair - 12” tall - $2,500. for the pair 24. Extremely rare & ever so desirable is this unusual large size Belton by Bahr & Proschild - mold # 204 - made for the French tourist - this exceptionally lovely child has that wondrous always desirable look of the French dolls of that era - wondrous flawless bisque w/ exceptional hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous chestnut brown inset glass eyes - extremely pouty mouth w/ white space and soft amber shading original early straight wrist body - 24” tall - $3,495.

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25. Wow - is she gorgeous or what - wonderful large size “Santa” made by the illustrious firm of Simon & Halbig - mold # 1249 - soft to the touch hand poured bisque w/ utterly amazing hand painted facial features - soft arched molded feathered brows - enormous chestnut brown eyes w/ rare original pull string open/. close eyes - open smiling mouth w/ soft amber shading - original fully jointed compo body - 30” tall $2,495.

26. Wonderful extremely early French Victorian couple by Francois Gauthier (FG) - this is the very early painted eye bisque head that they used on all their fashions - exceptional high quality in all original condition - this lovely court gentleman & his wife both have blue painted eyes - she has blonde hair - he has black - both are on the original early kid bodies - 12” tall - $2,995. for the pair 27. Wonderful rare to find character child by Cuno & Otto Dressel - exceptional large size and boy characters are so hard to find - exceptional high quality bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue sleep eyes - open smiling mouth w/ dark amber shading - fully jointed compo body - 35” tall - $1,995.

28. Wonderful rare to find large size papier mache “Milliner’s Model” - wonderful condition w/ covered wagon hairstyle - correct leather & wood body - 20” tall - $1,495.

29. Rare & wonderful all original “Little Orphan Annie” & “Sandy” - excellent condition - great compo Annie is 12” - Sandy is 8” - $795 for the pair.

30. Extremely rare to find is this strikingly beautiful Jumeau Lady Doll - yes Jumeau made a lady doll wondrous soft to the touch French poured bisque w/ artist quality hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over soft wistful lashes surrounding the most amazing enormous chestnut brown paperweight eyes - closed slightly pouty mouth w/ outlined twice shaded lips - she’s on her original Jumeau lady body w/ molded breasts - 19” tall - $6,500.

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petite Bebe Bru known as the “circle dot” with leather body and bisque forearms, wearing the original sailor dress and hat, 11 inches, brought approximately $17,000 at Francois Theimer’s September 24 auction.

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n November 30 James D. Julia presents a diverse array of American and European toys, mechanical banks, fine French and German dolls, antique advertising, salesman samples, coin-operated machines, music boxes, and other miscellaneous treasures. The following day will offer exceptional leaded lamps, rare art glass, cameo glass, Victorian glassware, and more.

A selection of Brus includes a marvellous 15” Bru Jne and a remarkable 19” Bru Jne bebe with finely molded features.

A stunning 14” Portrait Jumeau with pale bisque and deep threaded paperweight eyes, a lovingly restored A. T. and two beautiful Steiners, a C and a B series will be offered. The former is a diminutive cabinet sized example with charming outfit and nice lines. The other is a larger 25” example with deep blue paperweight eyes and a sublime expression. Highlights among the German dolls are a rare 15-1/2” K*R Googly and an 11-1/2” Kley & Hahn 536 character doll with intaglio cut eyes.

More information on the Julia auction can be obtained by going to their website at www.jamesdjulia.com or calling 207-453-7125.

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he rare smiling Jumeau model 203, marked Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10,” 24-1/2 inches, sold for approximately $16,000 at the Chartre September 24 auction.

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A 15” Bru Jne is gorgeous from head to toe.

t their autumn auction, Ladenburger sold this unmarked pressed bisque French doll, 19-1/2 inches, with a French jointed body and straight wrists for approximately $13,700.

We would like to thank the following auction houses for their participation: Galerie de Chartre, 10 rue Claude BERNARD ZA Le Coudray - BP 70129, 28630 Chartres - Le Coudray.

Email: chartres@galeriedechartres.com James D. Julia, 203 Skowhegan Road, Fairfield, Maine 04937. www.jamesdjulia.com Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GMBH, Lustgartenstr.

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Fashionable Mantelets From Chiffonnette’s Trousseau

By Sylvia Mac Neil

uring the mid nineteenth century, in the realm of Fashion for ladies as well as dolls, Fancy was always creating a thousand new novelties or varied and artistic arrangements of former articles of dress. With regards to outer wraps, the particular style and elegant simplicity of one particular short cloak, or mantelet as it was referred to, rendered it a garment that met with unqualified admiration by the belles of the time. The popularity of mantelets was said to be more than merely general, it was almost universal. Becoming every day more in favor, the fair Votaries of Fashion laid down a few general rules to heart to guide their choice for the coming season. These mantelets, perfect marvels of taste and design, were styled to sit high at the neck, or lower, in a gentle V shape. The back was quite shallow and in front descended in long, square ends or gentle points. Mantelets were worn in the morning with a negligee, or casual wear, walking dress, and they were equally well adapted to the most elegant promenade or carriage costume. The only difference consisted in the material of which they were composed and trimmed. For négligé, they were made up in black or some dark colored négligé silk, and, for the carriage drive and promenade, silks of lighter colors were preferred, either to match the dress or not. When the season became more advanced, this addition to the ensemble, made of black velvet, and worn with a dress of some pretty colored silk, had a decidedly stylish effect.

Some of the velvet mantelets were garnished with rows of silken braid and others were edged with deep borders of chinchilla or sable. Bands of swans-down were equally favored. Various mantelets were very fully trimmed with broad frills, edged with fringe or passementerie, while others were trimmed with bands of velvet ribbon or a single row of fringe, surmounted by bias folds, braid or other graceful trim. The plainest were considered to be those garnished with flounces pinked out along the edges. Regardless, they were at once charming and fanciful creations.

Mantelets had sometimes a rounded point behind and very long ends in front, and other times were entirely of the shawl form, that is, pointed behind as well as in front.

There was one, made for a carriage wrap, of white China crape, the whole ornamented with bands of broad, black velvet. This was a very stylish little affair, but was also considered, “very fantastic.” It was called the “Joconde.”

Another mantelet, the “Regina,” was made of black velvet, and was circular in form, with a slight drop behind. The trimming consisted of two rows of very rich, black lace. An exceedingly striking affair, the “Clara,” was cut in a loose saque form, and was also made up in black velvet, trimmed with sable and a deep ball fringe.

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the front, and was ornamented with frogs and loops, or brandebourgs, as they were sometimes referred to. The “Sultana” was arranged with matchless taste. It featured the front turned back in lapels to show the lace or embroidery of the chemisette. The mantelet was garnished with ruches of ribbon and a broad fall of Brussels or French lace. “La Belle,” or the “Favorite,” as it was otherwise known, was made of black silk and tastefully trimmed with a border of deep fringe and finished by a broad bow with flowing ends.

During this period of fruitful fancy, some garments were named after certain important personages. The “Marie Antoinette fichu” was exceedingly fashionable and known to all. But there was also another wrap sporting her name, the “Marie Antoinette Mantelet.”

The style was partly of the shawl form and partly of the mantelet. It could be either loose at the back or confined to the waist by a few plaits. One delightful affair of this design was made up in silk, in shades of greeny-black and was lined in white. The trimming was a fringe of a very rich pattern, and of two colors, the predominant tint being green, with a slight admixture of black. Another happy inspiration was the “Victoria Mantelet,” so called because it was first worn by the queen of England. It was of silk of any dark hue, the trimming consisting of bouillonnés, or puffs, of the same material.

This is the month when many of our fair readers will be desiring a new wrap destined for the trousseau of their favorite grande élégant. Such as those who have not conveniences for getting one ready-made, or wish to study economy, or seek to have something very recherché recherché, will find the following pattern of great service. It will enable all to make a mantelet of irreproachable taste without the assistance of a doll couturier at hand.

The style for the mantelet featured here was taken from an original mantelet worn by an antique Rohmer doll.

The pattern is for a 17 inch to 18 inch doll, and has the advantage of being so simple, that any seamstress can make it herself. Thus, it is at once economical and, what may be considered better still, very á la mode. The shape and cut of this mantelet is classic and can be seen in styles resembling this one, and with some variations, in period fashion plates dating from the 1840s to the 1870s. It is designed to sit high but easy round the neck. Behind, it has something of the appearance of a bertha; it is rounded, and comes just to the waist. It fits well on the shoulders and in front, falls in long, squared ends. At the front, on each side, is a shallow slit, adding great charm to an otherwise simple line. Any number of fabrics can be used for making up this wrap. Four different silk materials have been

This stylish affair is an exact replica of the original mantelet worn by a Rohmer doll. Made of black silk taffeta, it features a high, rounded neckline, the front designed with long, square tabs, falling gracefully on the full skirt. The back is simple, low and rounded. This mantelet is unlined.

A ruche of black taffeta box pleats, with pinked out edges, is very gracefully arranged all along the bottom. Two rows of simple, round silk cord are set above the ruching, following the contours and continuing up the front, just to the bound neckline; it closes simply with a hook and loop at the neckline. Nothing can be more charming than this novel mantelet. Worn with it is a skirt of violet and ice blue silk, shot with blue and garnished with black, velvet ribbon. Black satin, ribbon-like bands and fanciful scrolls render this skirt one of the favorites of the season. Pendant drops of jet depend prettily along the front of Chiffonnette’s dainty splendor of a chapeau. Lavender flowers with glittering, black jet stamens and softly tinted leaves are set with a careless and delicate effect at the side. Coordinating lavender ribbon is employed with good effect, one length set on top of the hat, and another tying under the chin. The continuous barbe of black blonde, coquettishly spangled with jet beads, cannot fail to excite universal admiration.

The pleated ruching continues around the slit at the front, accented with simple, round cord.

Here is a model which is at once very graceful and infinitely becoming. Of black, silk moiré, it is made up using the same pattern, but the slits at the side fronts have been eliminated.

Nothing can be more stylish than the rich trim of black, silk fringe, headed by two bands of narrow, black velvet ribbon. Worn with this mantelet is a skirt of peach silk, garnished with three rows of black, velvet ribbon, and a chemisette of white cotton batiste with embroidered cuffs. Chiffonnette’s extravagant, black straw fanchon features a band of open-work straw at the brim and a bavolet of black blonde behind. Deep, peach colored flowers garnish the top, while black, silk ribbons flutter prettily at the sides.

This mantelet of elegant simplicity is a stylish addition to any toilete. It is unlined and accented with three pairs of black, velvet buttons, closing with loops of black, silk cord. The sumptuous black, silken fringe is among some of those expensive trifles which Dame Fashion introduced. Long, crinkled strands of silk are embelished with embroidered garlands of roses and foliage, all headed with dots of rich, black silk and tiny picot loops of black.

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This dressy little affair is made of a soft, peach, silk taffeta, bordered with fanciful silk fringe. Two rows of simple, cream silk trim are set all round the edges, continuing up the center front. This mantelet is unlined and features the slit at the front and the rounded back. It is paired with a skirt of peach and cream plaid silk, trimmed with a simple, cream fringe, and is worn with a fine, white chemisette. An exceedingly coquettish straw hat with loops of pink and white ribbons and pink flowers, with the novelty of ribbon rosettes and floating streamers under the brim, renders this toilette one of the gayest of the season.

Fanciful, pendant, silken fringe of peach and cream crinkled strands is a perfect marvel of taste and delicacy. Sprigs of roses with tiny buds and bits of foliage are embroidered in silk, headed by a narrow band of black.

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used here, but it will look equally well made up in a rich velvet in any popular color of the period. A soft, lustrous satin would be luxurious, and for the summer season, any fine, white cotton can be used with good results; white pique would be lovely, especially if it is garnished with a design embroidered in soutache. Perhaps the most effective is the mantelet made of the same material as the dress.

As regards trims, nearly anything which suits one’s fancy can be used. Thick, rich silken fringe, with a simple heading or a woven design headed by velvet, was always favored, or perhaps a fringe with jet beads and pendant drops. Lace, whether Valenciennes or Cluny guipure, would be elegant. Any garniture made from fabric matching the costume is in good taste, such as flounces pinked out along the edges, ruffles with a French hem, or tiny box pleats or side pleats, stitched carefully by hand.

The mantelet can be lined or not, as one chooses. The construction would be just as simple as the unlined wrap. The fabric and the lining would be cut from the same pattern. The two fabrics are sewn as one, as if it were not lined. Another method of lining is to place the fabrics with right sides together and stitch all along the edge, starting at the front neckline and continuing all along, round the back, and finishing at the opposite side of the front. It is then turned right side out, the trim is added at the bottom, and the neckline bound in the same way. This method works best with thin, lightweight fabrics.

It is possible to make a slightly different version of this mantelet, as seen on the black moiré silk example. The slit on the front can be eliminated, resulting in a nicely curved line continuing down the front.

It can be made with the same pattern, following the indications on the front pattern piece.

Fancy indulged herself to the fullest when designing this little number for Chiffonnette. Made up in a beautiful, striped mauve, gray and cream 1850s silk taffeta, it features a dress with pagoda sleeves and a full skirt elaborately trimmed with a combination of ruffles and box-pleated ruches daintily pinked out along the edges. The mantelet is made en suite, featuring a simple front of long, squared tabs. It features a slit at each side on the front; the back is gently rounded and tucked up in the center.

Pale, mauve, silk taffeta lines this charming mantelet. It closes at the neckline with a thread loop and one small button covered in a darker mauve silk; other covered buttons garnish the front of the dress. The neckline is piped with the same darker mauve fabric. Chiffonnette’s confection of a hat is of creamy white straw, bordered with fanciful mauve braid. Loops of ribbon and puffs of chiffon are arranged on one side, with soft, green feathers dating to the 1860s set ingeniously in the midst of the frippery.

Deserving of special attention is this jaunty rosette. Made up in the same pinked fabric, and accented with another covered button, it is a pretty addition to the toilette. The pinked and pleated ruching is made of narrow box pleats, with one tiny stitch on each side. The bottom edge of the mantelet is enlivened with this little novelty, as well as the skirt and sleeves of the dress.

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The shoulder seams are sewn first, with an overcast stitch to neaten the edges.

Then the front edge of the mantelet is folded twice to the inside and stitched.

The entire bottom edge is folded once to the right side and sewn, with a small stitch on the inside, and a larger stitch on the right side. It is folded narrowly at the slits.

Drawing from La Poupee Modele.

The November, 1868, issue of La Poupée Modèle offered a pattern and instructions to make a charming mantelet, very much the same garment that is featured here. “A mantelet à capuchin, a light cloak with a hood for doll no. 4. The cloak is made out of either Scottish wool or plain woolen material. It is bound with a narrow ribbon to which you sew a black fringe, or a fringe in a color matching the fabric you have chosen. It closes with large black silk buttons.”

The neckline is bound in self fabric. One edge along the fabric piece is first finger-pressed underneath. With right sides together, the unfolded edge is sewn onto the right side of the neckline. It is folded under and sewn along the edge which had been finger-pressed underneath.

There are a few methods of closing the mantelet at the neckline. A hook and loop, set inside and close to the edge, is always correct, especially if there is any trim near the neckline.

For a more stylish appearance, set buttons on each side, closing with cord loops. A row of two or three buttons, alternating with loops, is very dramatic.

The chosen trim is sewn onto the right side, just covering the raw edge. If narrow ribbon or braid is used, it is sewn just above the fringe.

One button with a worked thread loop looks quite lovely.

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This drawing was made while viewing the Rohmer’s original mantelet at a museum. It was all that was necessary to recreate it.

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This mantelet requires a piece of fabric about 18” X 13”, depending on the layout of the pattern; be sure to have enough for the bias piece to bind the neckline. One yard of fringe is needed, and one yard 15” for each row of ¼ “ ribbon or braid trim; for the closing at the neckline, a hook and thread loop, or buttons of your choise.

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Hand carved wooden Queen Anne style dolls

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Perfect little dreamy blue-eyed French Schmitt Bebe in a petite and rare 12 inch size, original signed body.

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Extremely rare stunning doll.

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Antique Competitive Exhibit 2011 • Anaheim, CA Part II Photographed at the United Federation of Doll Clubs National Convention by Keith Kaonis Blue Ribbon Winners from this year’s UFDC. (See our last issue for Part I).

FRENCH BISQUE Fashion type, traditional cloth or leather body, cloth or leather limbs.

David Robinson

FRENCH BISQUE Fashion type.

Previous Blue Ribbon Winner.

Gail Cook

FRENCH /BISQUE – Fashion type, traditional cloth or leather body, other than cloth or leather limbs. Denise Buese

FRENCH BISQUE – Fashion type with wood, gutta percha, kid over wood or blown leather body. Michael Canadas

FRENCH BISQUE – Jumeau closed mouth, excluding Tete.

Below, Denise Buese Right, Sheila Needle FRENCH BISQUE – Fashion in original regional costume.

Gail Cook

FRENCH BISQUE – Jumeau closed mouth, excluding Tete.

Above, Barbara Peterson Right, David Robinson

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FRENCH BISQUE – Marked Tete Jumeau or Paris Bebe, closed mouth.

Left, Maureen Herrod Below, Steve Peterson

FRENCH BISQUE – Steiner open mouth.

Robin Hechteil

FRENCH BISQUE – Bru with closed mouth, excluding Bru Jne R. Left, David Robinson. Right, Michael Canadas FRENCH BISQUE – F.G., R.D., Jullien, Denamur, Danel, closed mouth.

David Kandel

FRENCH BISQUE – Steiner closed mouth.

Connie Lowe

FRENCH BISQUE – H., A.T., Schmitt, Mothereau, closed mouth.

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Left, FRENCH BISQUE – Open mouth, in original regional costume.

Faye Miller Right, FRENCH BISQUE – By firms including Lanternier, Prieur, Verlingue, Damerval & Laffranchy.

Margaret Kincaid FRENCH BISQUE – Open mouth.

Left, Julie Blewis Above, David Robinson, Bru Teteur

FRENCH BISQUE – Falck-Roussel, Petite & Dumountier, Pintel et Godchaux, Delcroix, Mascotte and Pannier, closed mouth Luann Guleserian, P.D.

GERMAN BISQUE – Child marked J.D.K, Kestner or known number/series, open mouth, over 12”.

Right, Patricia Jones Below, Judith Smart, “Daisy”

GERMAN BISQUE – Child marked J.D.K, Kestner or known number/series, open mouth, 12” and under. Faith Olson

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GERMAN BISQUE – Child marked J.D.K, Kestner or known number/series, closed mouth.

Left to right: Mary Olsen.

Rosalie Whyel, Barbara Peterson

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GERMAN BISQUE – Child marked Simon Halbig, S. H, or known number, closed mouth. Front, David Robinson, left rear, Lenell Chace and right rear, Alva Christensen

GERMAN BISQUE – Child marked Simon Halbig, S. H, or known number, open mouth, 12” and under. Barbara Manhart

GERMAN BISQUE – Kammer and Reinhardt character child from #100-#128 series. #112, Rosalie Whyel, PRESIDENT’S CHOICE.

GERMAN BISQUE – Child marked Simon Halbig, S. H. or known number, open mouth, over 12”.

Left to right: Barbara McAllister Luann Guleserian Marina Tagger

GERMAN BISQUE – Kammer and Reinhardt character child from #100-#128 Left, Michael Canadas, series #114 Right, Gail Cook, series #104

GERMAN BISQUE – Marked Gebruder Heubach Child.

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GERMAN BISQUE – Child marked A. M. or Armand Marseille, closed mouth. Lenell Chace

GERMAN BISQUE – Bahr and Proschild, Kley and Hahn, Bruno of Franz Schmidt or Revalo.

Left, Gloria Osborn, Revalo, Below, Barbara Manhart, Bahr and Proschild

GERMAN BISQUE – Armand Marseille in original clothes.

Left to right from top: Maureen Herrod, Judy Dennis, Barbara Hostain, Peggy Viskocil

GERMAN BISQUE – Heubach Koppelsdorf, C. M Bergmann, Scherf, Dressel or Schoenau & Hoffmeister.

Left to right: Jean Schratt, Patricia Knutson, Boudre McAllister

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GERMAN BISQUE – Belton-type, socket head, solid flat crown with 1, 2 or 3 holes, closed mouth.

Left, Marilyn Parsons. Right, Lenell Chace.

GERMAN BISQUE – Socket or shoulder head, closed mouth, a firm not listed in prior categories. Left to right: Julie Blewis, Unmarked, Denise Buese, Marked 111, Sherryl Shirran, Unmarked

GERMAN BISQUE – Baby on cloth baby body, closed mouth.

Sherryl Shirran, Ernst Heubach

GERMAN BISQUE – Socket or shoulder head, open mouth, a firm not listed in prior categories.

Alva Christensen

GERMAN BISQUE – Baby on cloth baby body, open mouth.

Mary Olson, Baby Gloria

GERMAN BISQUE – Googly, painted eyes, body of other material, excluding all bisque.

Left to right: Susan Rose, Linda Vines

GERMAN BISQUE – Baby on composition bent limbed baby body, non-supporting legs, closed mouth.

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GERMAN BISQUE – Baby on composition bent limbed baby body, non-supporting legs, open mouth. Alva Christensen, Kestner

GERMAN BISQUE – Doll house pairs on cloth bodies, 8” and under, original clothes. Al Edward

CLOTH – Non commercial, flat face.

Left, Nancy Alvarez Below, Sherryl Shirran

ART DOLL – Munich Art Dolls and contemporaries.

Sherryl Shirran, Burgella

CLOTH – Non commercial, some needle sculpting to face.

Left, David Robinson Right, Michael Canadas

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CLOTH – American commercial, flat face.

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Calendar of Events

Send in your Free Calendar Listing to: Antique Doll Collector, c/o Calendar, P.O. Box 239, Northport, New York 11768 or Email: adcsubs@gmail.com.

If you plan on attending a show, please call the number to verify the date and location as they may change.

Ongoing

9/16-12/31 Hight Point, NC. “Antique Joys & Toys for Girls & Boys” by Michael & Gayle Hansen.

High Point Doll & Miniature Museum. 336-8853655. dollandminiature@northstate.net

10/5-3/11 Paris, France. Exquisite Ephemera. Musee de la Poupee. 01 42 72 73 11. boutique.musee@ noos.fr. www.museedelapoupeeparis.com.

10/15-4/9 Basel, Switzerland. Eyewear Exhibition.

Doll’s House Museum. Laura Sinanovitch. +41 (0)61 225 95 97. www.puppenhausmuseum.ch.

11/26-2/12 Basel, Switzerland. Victorian Christmas Special Exhibition. The Doll’s House Museum Basel. www.puppenhausmuseum.ch.

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3-4 Newark, OH. Antique Doll Auction.

McMasters Harris Auction Co. 800-842-3526. www.McMastersHarris.com. mark@mcmastersharris.com.

4-5 Vallejo, CA. Nancy Jo’s Doll Sales.

Vallejo Fairgrounds. 925-229-4190. www.nancyjodollsales.com.

5 Irving, TX. JD’s Collectibles 4th Annual Doll Show & Sale. Park Inn Hotel.

817-929-1691.

5-6 Kansas City, MO. Antique Dolls & Costumes & Accessory Items Auction.

KCI Expo Center. Frasher’s Doll Auctions.

816-625-3786. frasher@aol.com. online@liveauctioneers.com.

5 Marietta, GA. Doll Show & Sale. Cobb County Civic Center. Collectors United.

706-695-8242. diang@collectorsunited.com.

5 Mesa, AZ. Doll Show. Best Western Dobson Ranch. Doll Dreamers Doll Club.

480-464-2899. dolldreamersdollclub@cox.net 5 Richmond, VA. Christmas Doll & Bear Show. Raceway Complex Commonwealth Bldg. Sara 804-323-5160 or Cece 704-633-2736.

5-6 Washington, NC. Annual Doll & Bear Show & Sale. Redman’s Lodge. A-Z Doll Club. Martha Robbins. 252-943-3969. martythesmarty16@yahoo.com.

6 Madison Heights, MI. Doll Show & Sale.

UFCW Hall. Doll Show Productions.

586-731-3072. lildolls@yahoo.com.

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Bereux The little shop where the dreams of every Fashionable Lady come true!

www.rubylane.com/shops/mllebereux 11 Vineland, NJ. Toys On World Tour. Bertoia Auctions. 856-692-1881. www.bertoiaauctions.com 12 Albuquerque, NM. Doll & Teddy Bear & Miniature Sale. UMC Chapman Hall.

Dolls-4-U. 505-508-0351.

12 Denver, PA. Doll & Teddy Bear Auction.

Morphy Auctions. 717-335-3435. morphy@morphyauctions.com.

12 Des Moines, IA. Annual Fall Doll & Bear & Toy Sale. Iowa State Fairgrounds. Colleen Holden. 515-986-1975. www.desmoinesdollshow.com 12 Garden Grove, CA. Antique & Vintage Doll Sale. Garden Grove Community Ctr. California Doll Collectors. 562-596-6790.

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Do You Have a Mystery Doll ?

Doll and Miniature Museum of High Point, NC

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urrently showing until December 31 is the loaned exhibit “Antique Toys & Joys for Girls and Boys,” featuring antique dolls playing with antique toys. Curators of the exhibit are Gayle and Michael Hansen of Mike’s and Gayle’s Toys ‘N Joys, Concord, North Carolina. For more information www.dollandminiaturemuseum.org, phone 336-885-3655.

Of Toys and Men at the Grand Palais in Paris

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thousand toys from antiquity to the present day are currently on display until January 23, 2012 at the Grand Palais, 254-256 rue de Bercy in Paris. Organized in association with the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, it will continue its showing at the Helsinki Art Msueum from February 21 to May 20, 2012. It presents a history of toys in the Western world and their importance in children’s education.

Left: Steiff Bear, circa 1910-1912.

Right: Poupée Parisienne, c. 1820. © Jean Tholance pour les Arts Décoratifs, Paris

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ouble, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble! This “scary” witch candy container is one of the latest creations from Two Sisters Studios. Lynn Murray and Anne Thornton-Trump are busy elves making historically accurate reproductions of Santas, Belsnickles and Krampus for the holiday season. Watch for bunnies come this spring.

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am looking for some help with this doll recently purchased at a flea market.

She is in good condition with some play wear. She is 25 inches tall with working sleep eyes and is all composition. I can find no maker’s marks. I would appreciate any help. Thanks, Don Perhaps there is a doll in your collection that you and others have never seen before. Send us a high resolution photo and any information you have to antiquedoll@gmail.com (you may also send a print photo to Antique Doll Collector P.O. Box 39, East Petersburg, PA 17520). If you can identify a mystery doll, write to us at the address or email above.

Dating a Doll

By Dee Urquhart-Ross

ating our dolls accurately enough so that we can place them in their exact time and relate to them within the appropriate years of their production helps us to better understand the changes of decoration and costume as they developed through the years.

This knowledge adds extra interest to a doll, or equally dating its costume can capture a brief moment when some colour or style was all the rage and help us to sympathetically restore or re-dress those dolls which come to us in less than completely original condition.

We can check up on records, pictures, old magazines, children’s periodicals, etc. to get some sort of rough approximation of when a particular doll might have been produced. Old store catalogues are of great help in this endeavour as many of the large Parisian emporiums produced annual illustrated listings of all the dolls and toys in their inventories. These illustrations, usually in the form of detailed line engravings, show the changes in hemlines, embellishments and general styling changes as they occurred over the years.

With careful study it is often possible to almost exactly match those dolls in original costume with a particular illustration that proves the dating of the doll quite accurately to within a few years.

Certain dolls were produced for only a short period of time and so we can say a certain model of Bru cannot have been made after 1882 or that a little character marked SFBJ cannot have been made before 1899, but as to the exact date we mostly must remain a little vague at best.

Records in the archives of the French patent offices in Paris have given dedicated researchers quite a sophisticated framework regarding the dates of companies setting up to their demise, sale or absorption into other firms. However, doll making and distribution at that time were not exact sciences. Sometimes it is only in the unfortunate case of a bankruptcy that for example, the firm of Gaultier, who produced heads for many other doll companies, would produce a listing showing commissions from a firm recently closed, giving us a clearer picture of what had been ordered at that time and what was still within the stock of the bankrupted firm when it went under.

Another problem with dating, is the repetition of names such as “Bebe Prodigy” or “Bebe Moderne” over a long period of time referring to dolls with completely different characteristics and from different makers. There again, a doll’s head may have been left on a shelf for several years after it ceased to be in production before being married to a later body and sent off for sale and so can appear to be an anomaly but is in fact quite original!

So, amongst all this confusion and difficulty, it is wonderful to find a doll that can be absolutely and uncontrovertibly dated to within a few days of its construction!

Just such a doll has happily come my way as I will now explain.

The doll in question is a little Francois Gaultier French Bebe, only ten inches tall. To describe the doll: she has a very typical Gaultier face which, although tiny, has very well defined paintwork of the feathered brows, lashes and lips. The miniature inset paperweight eyes are of an intense cornflower blue set with an innocent straightforward gaze which is quite captivating. Topping her tiny cork pate is a mop of blonde mohair curls which peep out, framing her face around her scallop-edged bonnet which

This full length shot shows the beautiful Baptismal Bebe in her all original outfit.

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This 19th Century Printemps (a leading Parisian store) catalogue shows second from the left at the top of the page, a similar Baptismal bebe to our little lady.

A close up view showing the heavy feathered brows, corn flower blue tiny paperweight eyes surrounded by lushly painted lashes and rose bud mouth.

is made of white linen with delicate picqued lace edging and simple cotton cord ties.

The rear of the head is marked quite clearly with a little FG within a scroll which dates the doll to 1888 or later as the introduction of the scroll mark, research has shown, dates from this year onwards.

So normally, post 1888 is the most accurate dating for this little bebe, which means that in theory she could have been produced at any time up until 1899.

Her torso and one-piece arms are of the typical heavy composition type and shape with cupped hands with separate thumbs used on small Gaultier bebes under about one foot in height. The torso has been sliced off below the waist and the lower body consists of a circular length of dowel around which is wrapped a suitably bulky portion of cotton wool type wadding. Around this is wrapped a piece of paper to form the skirt shape of the doll over which a lace-edged piece of linen is shaped and folded into a swaddled solid bottomed skirt shape with tucks folded over at the bottom and sewn up to the lower front of the doll’s skirt where the sides are also overlapped and sewn right up the front to the waist. Over this, lightly sewn on, is an ornately shaped lace edged topping piece which reaches from chest to hem and forms the long over bib that so decoratively sets off the whole baptismal ensemble. At its top edge it has the same picque-edged lace as the bonnet sewn along the waistline. On top of this, a length of palest pink ribbed ribbon is tied round the waist of the doll and finished in a bow to the front with little streamers to the bow. Round the neck a further piece of similarly edged wider lace is pleated and gathered onto an edging which ties at the back of the neck forming a decorative collar shape.

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The date heading on the Parisian newspaper seen right at the top of the page reads “23 Juillet 1888” (July 23rd 1888) determining that this little Gaultier was costumed in Paris around that date. She is one of the earliest of the scroll mark Gaultiers as the block letter mark was used up to 1888 and the scroll used from that year onwards. It is so rarely that one can date a doll as completely accurately as this little Bebe.

The little FG with her costume opened up carefully, revealing the dated piece of Parisian newspaper which was used to stiffen the skirt.

A rear view of showing the plainer back of the outfit. The front of christening gowns and baby clothes was often extravagantly ruffled and detailed while the back was plain and simply finished.

The whole effect is of a charming Bebe dressed for its Christening and would probably have been given to a baby on this most important day and used thereafter by the child as a doll’s doll perhaps or hung on the nursery wall as a charming memento or placed in the bed or cot of the lucky little one who received it. Or it may have been given to a bigger sister of the baby as a gift from the new arrival to stifle pangs of jealousy on the day of its Christening. Such bapteme dolls are illustrated in the line drawings mentioned above in the catalogues of several of the toy shops and larger stores of 19th century Paris and the similarity in the outfits thus depicted and that worn by my little Gaultier is easy to see.

However.... back to that exact dating of the doll!

I mentioned above that the doll had as part of its construction a piece of paper wrapping the lower body area. This piece of paper is, very excitingly, a French newspaper of the day and contains interesting articles on the marriage of the Italian crown Prince, the Suez Canal, and other snippets of news long gone by. The date on the newspaper is luckily in evidence at the top of the sheet, 23rd Juillet 1888! Elsewhere on the page is a letter sent to the newpaper in response to an earlier article dated the 21st Juillet, 1888.

So, we have this precious, dated piece of daily newspaper wrapped round the torso of the little baptismal doll and which was most probably picked up by our doll maker after he or she had read it during their lunch break and then conveniently used it to form a shaping piece on top of the soft cotton fibers wrapping the doll body before the top layer of costume was sewn into place. A nice early example of recycling!

One hundred and twenty three years later a doll collector (moi) looking at the yellowed, grubby linen and lace swaddling still clothing the sweet little Gaultier, decided to carefully de-construct the costume and very gently launder it before equally carefully putting the whole ensemble back together again exactly as it had originally been.

I very carefully unpicked the linen threads which, with a few deft stitches here and there, cleverly tweaked and twisted the materials into the attractive swaddled baptismal outfit. Dust of ages was carefully washed out of the clothing pieces and as it was totally consisting of robust linen or cotton fabrics and not fragile silk or satin, it emerged from this exercise still in perfect condition and beautifully clean again. Careful pressing of the pieces removed any creasing, and, referring to sketches I had made before taking it all apart, and using the original snipped pieces of the cotton threads which I had left in place as guides, I very carefully re-wrapped the original cotton wool under the torso, re-wrapped the original dated newspaper which I had discovered on dismantling the costume for laundering, and re-sewed the original, costume pieces back into their original shapes and positions and retied the tiny bonnet under her chin to reveal the pretty little package exactly as it would have looked on the 23rd of July 1888 when it left that artisan’s hands in a Paris of long ago!

I feel that this direct link with the exact date of the costuming of my little baptismal bebe adds so much to my enjoyment of it. A tiny but thrilling discovery neatly marrying the present with the past!

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This lovely Lenci from the 300 series sold early in the show. Roberta’s Doll House. Email: RobertaDollshous@ aol.com

Catterfelder Puppenfabric character, mold 207.

Billye Harris, Email: billyehb@aol.com

hen the recent Gaithersburg, MD doll show opened on Friday, September 9, a weakened tropical storm Lee continued to pound the Gaithersburg area. But when did rain ever stop a serious collector? In spite of the weather there was a good turnout with intrepid collectors rewarded with fabulous dolls and accessories. The December show is certainly the largest, but the March, June and September shows are not lacking in quality antique dolls, and you never know what you might be missing! The December show will be held Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th.

Phil May offered a precious Bru Brevete priced at $19,500 and a crying Jumeau musical automaton for $4,500. Email: dollmanofog@aol.com

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Three petite beauties: 12” Tete Jumeau, $4,495, 13” Schmitt, $7,750 and 11-1/2” Kestner, $1,995.Shari McMasters, Email: sharimcmasters@gmail.com

In the original frame, this large diecut with real fabric, appeared to be three dimensional. Oma’s Toy Box, Email: bwpoma@comcast.net NOVEMBER 2011

Scott’s Antiques, Email: holliedaz@ wi.rr.com

Flirty eyed pre-Greiner, $2400. Marshall Martin, Email: marshallmartin@ earthlink.net

Fritzi’s Antiques, Email: fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

Jean & Ken Nordquist’s Collectible Doll Co. Gourmet Doll Supplies for the Discriminating Doll Collector

Kestner 143 pair, Gigi’s Dolls and Sherry’s Teddy Bears, Email: gigisdolls@aol.com

Georgian period wooden, $9,000, all original. Marion Maus, Email: mmausantiques@gmail.com

*Nordquist Doll Molds *Daisyettes *Bleuette Premiere *Mignonettes *Presentation Displays *Paper Toys for Dolls *Thurlow Patters for Knit & Crochet Outfits *Collectible Doll Fashions

Margaret Gray Kincaid, Email: margaretkincaid@gmail.com

Black Jumeau, $4500.

Linda Esser, Email: Linda21047@verizon.net

*Finished Crocheted Outfits *Cat’s Paw Doll Jewelry *Feather Trees *Paper Ornaments *Vintage Postcards *Doll Sewing Projects *Leather Doll Shoes *Mohair Doll Wigs *Miniature Accessories Mold & Global Catalogs not shown

Complete 5 Catalog Set - $25 ppd.

Includes $15 money back coupon with purchase.

jeannordquistdolls.com Order Desk

1-800-566-6646 German Caco Dolls from the 1930’s. Frizzelburg Antiques, Email: frizellburgantiques@yahoo.com

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Calendar continued from page 53 12 Holland, MI. Doll Show & Sale. Holland Civic Center. Snowbabies of West Michigan, Sand Doller Doll Clubs. Barb Kuznicki. 616-633-1720. vballbarb@aol.com 12 Knoxville, TN. Doll & Bear Show.

Chilhowee Park Jacob Bldg. Knight Shows.

803-783-8049.

12 Nazareth, PA. Doll Auction.

Dotta Auction Co., Inc. 610-759-7389. www.dottaauction.com 12 Red Bluff, CA. Doll Show. Tehama District Fairgrounds. Rowbear & Friends Doll Festival. 831-438-5349.

RedBluffEvents@aol.com 12 San Jose, CA. Doll Show. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Dorothy Drake.

775-348-7713. www.dolls4all.com.

13 Davenport, IA. 28th Annual Wonderland Doll & Toy & Bear Show. Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Dora Pitts. 563-242-0139. iadollsh@yahoo.com.

13 Santa Rosa, CA. Doll & Toy Show & Sale. Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Bldg.

Redwood Empire Doll & Study Club. santarosadollshow.blogspot.com 15 Knightsbridge, London. Fine Dolls & Teddy Bears & Juvenalia. Bonhams. +44(0) 208-963-6839. leigh.gotch@bonhams.com.

18-19 New Hope, PA. Clockwork Toys & Automata from the Frank Mohr Collection & Doll’s Houses & Miniatures & More.

Eagle Fire Hall. Noel Barrett Auction.

215-297-5109. toys@noelbarrett.com. www.noelbarrett.com.

18-19 Spring City, PA. Miniatures & Meyers Sterling Auction. Ron Rhoads Auctioneer.

610-385-4818. www.echant.com.

19 Bellevue, WA. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Red Lion Bellevue Inn. Teresa Lehmbeck/Leone McMullen. 425-413-9516. rivertoncottage@hotmail.com.

19 Charlotte, NC. Doll & Bear Show.

Metrolina Tradeshow Expo Bldg. C. knightshows.com.

19 Dublin, PA. Families Together Show & Sale. Dublin Fire Hall. Bux-Mont Doll Lovers Club. 215-297-5237.

19 Koeln, Germany. Specialty Auction. Fine Toys & Automata. Auction Team Breker. +49/2236/38 43 40. Auction@Breker.com. www.breker.com.

19 Lodi, CA. Doll Show. Lodi Grape Festival Fair Grounds. Rowbear & Friends Doll Festival. 831-438-5349.

RedBluffEvents@aol.com 19-20 New York, NY. Antique Dolls & Automata Auction. Waldorf-Astoria. Theriault’s.

800-638-0422. www.theriaults.com.

19 Tulsa, OK. Doll Show & Sale. National Guard Armory. Productions Unlimited.

405-810-1010. toys@ionet.net.

20 E. Peoria, IL. Doll Show & Sale. Hilton Lisle/Naperville. Illinois Doll Shows.

812-919-7135.

20 Lisle/Naperville, IL. Illinois Doll & Bear & Toy Show. Hilton. Julie Bronski.

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20 Teaneck, NJ. Doll Show. Teaneck Armory.

JMK Shows. Rona & Jesse Kohler.

352-527-6666. www.jmkshows.com 26 Tucson, AZ. Doll Show & Sale. Randolph Park Hotel. Karen Kosies. 520-321-0003. www.TucsonDollShow.com 26 Paris, France. Dolls, Toys, Curiosities, Games & Automatons Auction.

Ambassador Hotel. www.theimer.fr Email: francois.theimer@wanadoo.fr 30 Fairfield, ME. Important Toy & Doll & Advertising Auction. James D. Julia Inc. Andrew Truman or Julie Killam.

207-453-7125. atruman@jamesdjulia.com.

December 2011

2-4 Monroeville, PA. Steel City Con PA’s Largest Toy Show. Monroeville Convention Ctr. www.steelcitycon.com 412-213-0224.

3 Chartres, France. Fine Dolls & Accessories Auction. Galerie DeChartres. +33(0)2 37 88 28 28. chartres@galeriedechartres.com.

3-4 Gaithersburg, MD. 156th Eastern National Antique Doll Show. The Fairgrounds.

Bellman Events. 410-357-8451.

443-617-3590. infoDOLLS@comcast.net.

4 Anaheim, CA. Dolls & Bears & Jewelry Collector’s Sales. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. www.dollshowusa.com. 831-438-5349.

4 Chartres, France. Automata & Mechanical Music Auction. Galerie DeChartres. +33(0)2 37 88 28 28. chartres@galeriedechartres.com.

4 Milwaukee, WI. Doll & Bear Show. Serb Hall. Orphans in the Attic. Sue Serio.

262-646-5058. sueserio@gmail.com 11 Buena Park, CA. Barbara Peterson’s Show & Sale. Holiday Inn. www.vintagedollplaza.com. 714-525-8420.

January 2012

14 San Diego, CA. Doll & Bear Show.

Al Bahr Shrine Center. Dorothy Drake.

775-348-7713. info@dolls4all.com.

20-21 Naples, FL. Doll Show & Sale. Moorings Presbyterian Church. DollShowUSA.com.

239-213-5219.

21 Mesa, AZ. Dolls & Friends Doll Club of AZ 18th Annual Doll Show & Sale. Best Western Dobson Ranch. Vicki Lafferty.

480-464-2899. clectro@cox.net.

22 Dedham, MA. Doll Show & Sale. Holiday Inn. Drummer Boys. 978-535-4810. www.bornsteinshows.com 22 Hauppauge, NY. Doll & Teddy Bear & Collectible Toy Show. Sheraton Long Island Hotel. Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club of L.I. 631-543-3499.

22 Lisle/Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Wyndham Hotel. Karla Moreland. kmorela@ais.net. 815-356-6125.

28 Columbia, SC. Knight Doll & Bear Show.

SC State Fairgrounds. www.KnightShows.com 28 Glendale, CA. Annual Doll Show & Sale.

Glendale Civic Auditorium. Verdugo Hills Doll Club. 310-398-5052. csemple94@eathlink.net.

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Naperville Doll & Teddy Bear Show Antique • Vintage • Collectible

Sunday - January 22, 2012 WYNDHAM HOTEL

3000 Warrenville Road – Lisle/Naperville, IL Directly off I-88 – Go North on Naperville Rd. Turn Right on Warrenville Road

9 am – 3 pm

DOOR PRIZES FREE APPRAISALS ONSITE RESTRINGING Admission $5 12 & Under Free

Contact Info: (815) 356-6125 kmorela@ais.net • Toys • Miniatures • Doll Molds • Supplies •

Nancy Jo’s DOLL SALES

VALLEJO, CA Vallejo Fairgrounds

Nov. 4-5, 2011 Friday 12 noon Saturday 9 am

Feb. 4, 2012 Saturday 9 am

For information send SASE (2 stamps) to: Nancy Jo Schreeder, 305 Robinson St., Martinez, CA 94553 Phone 925-229-4190 Fax 925-229-5369

Website: www.nancyjodollsales.com

Doll Related Items • Furniture • Clothes • Bears

ON THE WEB AT:

www.HoneyandShars.com New dolls added weekly

TOYS • DOLLS • BLOCKS HUMPTY DUMPTY CIRCUS TEDDY ROOSEVELT SAFARI FARM SETS • TARGET GAMES TENTS • WAGONS • PIANOS BUILDING SETS • POND BOATS R O LY S • C O M I C F I G U R E S QUACKY DOODLES • & MORE! The Schoenhut Collectors’ Club invites you to JOIN NOW!

Worldwide Membership Annual Convention with Seminars, Buying & Selling, Special Events! ● Quarterly Multi-Page Newsletter ● Guaranteed to be Fun! USA Memberships: Memberships Overseas: $20./Single $25./Single $30./Family $35./Family $10./Museum ● ●

Sharon & Ed KoLiBaBa Phone 623/266-2926 or cell 206/295-8585

Send to: Schoenhut

Collectors’ Club,

72 Barre Drive Lancaster, PA 17601-3206 Phone 717-569-9697 Email:jwellsjr47@aol.com Visit www.schoenhutcollectorsclub.org ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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SONDRA KRUEGER ANTIQUES

Sherman’s Antiques & Doll Hospital

Buying and Selling antique doll furniture, dollhouses, antique toy china, accessories.

www.sondrakrueger.com Ebay Store: Sondra Krueger Antiques phone 530-893-5135.

Email: sondkr@sondrakrueger.com

155 E. Haines Blvd., Lake Alfred, FL 33850 We specialize in antique and collectable toys and dolls and also deal in all types of antiques. Our doll doctor has over 20 years experience with all doll services performed on site. We make as well as restore teddy bears too. Our doll doctor can make wigs, clothes or any service your doll may need. We are located in central Florida and opened year around seven days a week. Monday thru Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm. Call 863-956-4333 or 863-221-4035. Email: Jerry@Shermansantiques.net Website: www.shermansantiques.net Member of UFDC

Place Your Ad Here a classified marketplace for antique dolls and related merchandise Copy Ads: 35 cents per word, no limit; $12 minimum Ads with a border and boldface, add $10 to word total BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO ADS we can convert your color ads to black and white 1/12 page ( 2 1/2” h x 2 3/8” w) $40 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $50 FULL COLOR PHOTO ADS 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $125 SARA BERNSTEIN’S DOLLS 10 Sami Court, Englishtown, NJ 07726 Phone 732-536-4101 Email: santiqbebe@aol.com www.sarabernsteindolls.com www.rubylane.com/shops/sarabernsteindolls

FRIZELLBURG ANTIQUE STORE A quality group shop specializing in dolls, toys and holidays. Visit our website today!

www.frizellburgantiques.com

Laura Turner, proprietor, 1909 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster, MD 21158. Open Thurs-Sun 11-5 We also carry a quality line of antiques, textiles, furniture and jewelry.

30 years of experience where you can buy or sell with confidence.

Call us with your wants, we have an everchanging inventory.

410-848-0664 or 410-875-2850

Please include payment with your ad. Larger ads are considered display ads — call us for information. 1-888-800-2588.

Antique Doll Collector, P.O. Box 239, Northport, NY 11768 Classified ads due no later than the first day of the preceding month of publication. Example: May 1 for the June issue.

The Doll Works

WANTED TO BUY - HEAD ONLY. 11-12 inch circ. 1880’s Kestner, bisque shoulderhead with sleep eyes and open mouth with teeth to complete a 24-inch Kestner doll.

Fancy Faces 406-644-2558

Please visit our website for a fine selection of antique dolls, dollhouse dolls, dollhouse miniatures, teddy bears, all bisque dolls, bathing beauties, kewpies, dresser boxes, snow babies, half dolls, and doll accessories at www.thedollworks.net

ANTIQUE DOLLS – French and German Bisque, All Bisque, Chinas, Limited Ed. Doll Plates. SASE. Ann Lloyd, 5632 S. Deer Run Road, Doylestown, PA 18902.

215-794-8164. Email: alloyd@nni.com RubyLane.com/ shops/anntiquedolls Member NADDA, UFDC

Judith Armitstead (781) 334-5577 P.O. Box 195, Lynnfield, MA 01940

ANTIQUE dolls and collectibles. LSADSE for color fully illustrated list. 10 month layaway available. Member UFDC & NADDA. Regina A. Steele, 23 Wheatfield DR, Wilmington, DE 19810-4351.

Phone 302-475-5374 Email: RSteele855@aol.com Visit my website: www.ReginaSteele.com

Petite Schoenhut Dollhouse, furnished.

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CERTIFIED DOLL APPRAISALS – Doll appraisals online at www.doll-appraisals.com by Certified C.A.G.A. appraiser, for insurance, bankruptcy, divorce, casualty loss, or just to see what a doll is worth, its history, etc.

I can also do appraisals by mail. Victoria Way, P. O. Box 501, Tehachapi, CA 93582. Phone 661-823-7828 or 661-972-7728. Please visit my website at www.doll-appraisals.com or www.antiquedollappraisals.com

Tel: 425.765.4010 Valerie@beautifulbebes.com Member UFDC & NADDA

See us: NOVEMBER Sat. 11/19/2011 – 10:00-4:00 Antique Doll & Toy Show and Sale Red Lion Hotel, Bellevue DECEMBER Sat. 12/3/2011 – 10:00-5:00 & Sun. 12/4/2011 – 10:00-3:00 156th Eastern National Doll Show –Bellman Events Montgomery County Fairgrounds & Agricultural Center 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg

Beautifulbebes.com Gorgeous Lenci in original box from early series. This is a very appealing doll with big blue side glancing eyes… she is cheerfully dressed in a bright orange felt hat and jacket with a full flounced black and white skirt supported by a hooped petticoat. She is in wonderful condition and has been carefully cared for over the years. Her face is lovely and pristine and her hair is in the original set. These dolls are so cheering and what a special find to have retained her box as well!

St Nick must have gotten all the letters and wishes that little Aurelai sent! My goodness, the child is spoiled! This precious size 2 Mullato Bebe from Jumeau has a dazzling array of goodies not to mention her own Christmas tree bedecked with original ornaments and tiny candles! Aurelai has six dresses and a red felt coat, one piece pantaloons and chemise, two bonnets, and so many toys! Her toys include a celluloid container marked Cirque de Miniature with a camel, donkey, two clowns, a trainer, and a bear. She also has an original croquet set of ivory with the original instructions inside as well as a set of pins and ball and a fabulous and ornately carved chess set with wooden board! She also has her own little mahogany table and superior domed wood clad trunk with lithographs and tray intact. Many items are contemporary to the doll; some items have been added through the decades. She has obviously been very loved! What a lovely gift for your special collector! We would love to hear from you!

8.5" Kestner Barefoot All Bisque. Occasionally we have the opportunity to see or acquire a Bebe that is clothed in an all original ensemble down to her shoes, socks and lacy undergarments. This is such a find. Not only is she exceptionally pretty with her square cut teeth and beautiful brown sleep eyes, her attire is the stuff of dreams that we collectors long for. Mademoiselle is attired in a sea foam green silk coterie dress with lavish lace and braided trim, satin shoes with double buckles and delicately knit stockings, and silken ecru ribboned hat over her golden mohair locks. Incised 102. Please call for additional details!

www.rubylane.com/shop/bebesatticfinds

This classic 27" beauty c. 1885 has such a lovely presence. Her amazing russet colored longtailed wig in with luxuriant original curls sets her vastly apart from other dolls of her caliber and is the perfect tone and color for her creamy bisque and auburn tinted brows. She has huge blue paper weight eyes rimmed with generous lengths of sweeping lashes. Her bisque head is free of defects and red stamped Depose Jumeau Paris 12. Our lovely mademoiselle is modeling a fantastique ermine muff, cape and hat that is perfection for the coming chill this winter and is available separately. This set is rare to find an simply wonderful over her dark teal and navy taffeta silk dress. This is a charming and gorgeous beauty that is certain to give your collection a new focus! See Beautifulbebes.com or call for pricing and details.

A GREAT DOLL DESTINATION BUS TOURS WELCOME Happily married for over 65 years!

These all original fashion dolls come with a copy of a 1946 newspaper article featuring them.

The 15” Groom is an F.G. and his 13” lovely Bride hails from Germany. $3750

BECKY & ANDY OURANT’S

VILLAGE DOLL & TOY SHOP

LARGE SELECTION OF ANTIQUE FRENCH AND GERMAN DOLLS

Open Sunday 9AM - 4PM or by appointment Visa/Mastercard Bleuette - This all original nurse is incised SFBJ 60 8/0, the body is marked 2 on the back torso and 1 on the feet. $1800

8 N.Village Circle P.O. Box 705 Adamstown, PA. 19501 717-484-1200 cell 610-662-5473 ourant@ptd.net