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eyes, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: rare black-complexioned models with wellpreserved complexions and painting, original bodies. $300/500

310. Collection of German Soft Metal Decorations 4" (10 cm.) h. Christmas tree. Each is of soft metal, some with classic silvered finish, and others with vibrantly painted decorations, including dimensional figures, viz. Christmas tree, two pony carts with ponies, sleigh with double team of horses and drivers; and two-dimensional double-sided pieces, each with team of horse pulling a decorated parade cart, seven various plants or potted urns with colorful flowers, three soldiers a-horseback, and St. Nicholas. Excellent condition. $400/600

310.1. Two German Bisque Miniature Dolls and Donkey 4 ½" (11 cm.) Each doll has bisque shoulder head with sculpted hair, painted features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: each has original costume, including peddler lady with light brown hair, cotton costume, leggings, with market basket with two flannel fish; and little boy with dark brown hair and red flannel hooded suit with belt; along with flannelcovered donkey with harness and glass eyes. $300/500

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