398. French Metal Miniature Parisian Kiosk as Chocolate Dispenser 10" (25 cm.) The metal/tin six-sided kiosk, a miniature replica of the beloved Parisian landmarks of the late-19th century, is laden with advertising for Chocolater Menier, and is designed as a candy dispenser for that very candy. Excellent condition. French, late-19th century, $500/800
399. Three German Bisque Dolls for Dollhouse 5" (13 cm.) -7" Including lady with bisque shoulder head, painted features, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, original (frail) costume; little girl with bisque shoulder head, blue glass eyes, closed mouth, muslin body, bisque limbs, pretty costume; and an all-bisque boy with painted brown hair and large blue eyes. The woman is marked 615 10/0. Excellent condition. Germany, early 20-th century. $500/800
396. German Bisque Doll by Kestner in Beautiful Antique Costume 20" (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head turned to the right, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J made in Germany, Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: closed mouth doll is wearing a beautiful linen fashion gown with brown embroidered flowers and brown silk trim, undergarments. $400/500
397. Five German Paper-Mache Candy Containers as Doll Satchels 3" (8 cm.) -5". Each is of heavy stock paper with decorative covers to appear as a satchel, basket or hat box for doll. Originally used as a candy box with the added enticement of later play use, including a wonderful faux-leather French-style valise in rich purple, metal-framed drumshaped basket with lithographed lid of children playing tug-of-war, hat box, and two suitcases with faux leather bindings and travel stickers. Early-20th century. $400/700
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