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Spitz Pomeranian Salon Dog dolls for Jumeau Doll, Kestner Doll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spitz Pomeranian salon dog dolls. Set of 2 miniature salon dog dolls - antique salon dog dolls in
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Felt, Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Thonet Bentwood Puppenmobel Doll Chairs / Doll Furniture
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great condition Thonet doll chairs. For the collectors of the rarest of Thonet pieces we
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Bentwood

Porcelain Doll Pin Cushion
Located in New York, NY
A porcelain little girl doll pin cushion, circa early-20th century. This porcelain doll, with pin
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Early 20th Century Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Porcelain, Fabric

Antique Porcelain Doll Pin Cushion
Porcelain Doll Pin Cushion
H 4.75 in Dm 2.75 in
Lovely Japanese Ningyo Doll/Tanaka Doll of Samurai Warrior, 19th/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Includign original cabinet Great Ningyo doll. With label Additional information: Material
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19th Century Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Porcelain

Vintage 1930s HANDMADE Hawaiian Doll.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Step into a time when craftsmanship was king with our beautifully handmade Hawaiian Doll from the
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Early 20th Century American Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Cotton

Antique Doll House, AC-0149
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Doll House Item #: AC-0214-03 Dimensions: 29”W x 19”D x 30”H
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19th Century Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Wood

Antique Doll House, AC-0149
Antique Doll House, AC-0149
H 30 in W 29 in D 19 in
Two 19th Century Bisque + Porcelain Dolls
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two 19th Century Bisque + Porcelain Dolls One signed Lathrop on back of shoulders 5.5"W x 3"D x
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19th Century Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Porcelain

Plateau and Ute Doll Cradleboard Collection
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Doll Cradleboard collection (Right to Left) 1. Ute cradleboard, 13”. Beaded edge with cross accents
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Other

Antique Group of 6 Skookum Dolls, 1913s
Located in Norton, MA
A Skookum doll was a Native American-themed doll, sold as a souvenir item in the early 20th century
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1910s German Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Composition

Ichimatsu Ningyo Doll from Japan Around 1890
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ichimatsu Ningyo doll is a Japanese shell limestone doll from the Meiji period. The doll body as
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Limestone

Antique Primitive Walnut Doll Cradle circa 1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique primitive doll cradle offers walnut construction with shaped backboard, c1850
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Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Walnut

Wax Doll Under Globe - Period: XIXth Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Graceful, precious and delicate this half figure wax doll is in exceptional condition for its age
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19th Century Restauration Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Fabric, Glass

Victorian Hair Styling Doll and Leather Rollers
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early styling doll. When have you seen another dating to the 1800s. Its mounted to a
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Wood

Filigree Miniature Furniture for a Doll's House
Located in Delft, NL
A filigree miniature furniture for a doll's house A filigree furniture for a doll's house with a
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19th Century European Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Silver

Antique French Doll Mold in Copper, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Complete and intact French doll mold in solid copper. Very early industrially used mold for
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1910s European Arts and Crafts Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Copper

19th Century German Doll House Miniature Furniture
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century German Doll house miniature furniture A sewing table, a table and 2 chairs
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19th Century German Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Bone

Liberty of London King Henry the VIII Doll
By Liberty of London
Located in Redding, CT
Liberty of London "King Henry the VIII" historical doll . Hand-sewn by two sisters, Ada and
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Early 20th Century English Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Metal

Asian 19th Century Ningyo Doll With Head Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Asian 19th Century Ningyo doll with head dress. Great textile details. Nice addition to
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19th Century Japanese Other Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Cotton

French Bamboo & Rattan Doll's Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900
By Decorative Arts Studio
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French bamboo & rattan doll's bedroom, playhouse, France, ca.1900. Bamboo, rattan, wicker & fabric
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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Antique German Bisque Doll Armand Marseille, Ric#007
Located in Norton, MA
An original Armand Marseille doll, etched into the bisque at her nape with a Bisque head and hands
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1910s German Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Composition

Antique Victorian Child's Baby Doll Pet Cradle Brass Bed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Child's Baby Doll Pet Cradle Brass Bed. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 24" H x
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19th Century Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Brass

Antique Victorian Bisque Doll Black African American Cloth Body
Located in Dayton, OH
Unique antique 19th century African American (possibly mulatto?) doll with bisque head and hands
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Ceramic, Fabric

19th Century Wind ip Automaton Doll 15" Tall, Original Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Wind ip Automaton Doll 15" Tall, Original Dress, Bisque head, shoulders, and lower
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19th Century Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Fabric

Hen on Nest Tureen Doll House Accessory Antique German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite antique German doll or doll house accessory. Made of depression glass. Nice for every
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Glass

Miniature Cast Iron Linen Press with Schildkröt Doll, 1890-1900
Located in Delft, NL
A miniature cast iron linen press with Schildkröt doll, 1890-1900 An antique miniature mangle
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Late 19th Century European Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Iron

Girl in beautiful Dress, Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Porcelain, Fabric

Antique German Bisque Doll A & M Armand Marseille, Ric#006
Located in Norton, MA
An original Armand Marseille doll, with a Bisque head and hands. Her feet wear red socks. Beautiful
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1910s German Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Composition

A 19th Century Dutch miniature Doll house silver tea caddy
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th Century Dutch miniature Doll house silver tea caddy A Dutch silver tea caddy of 2.5 cm high
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Silver

Japanese Taisho Period Sitting Doll with Silk Clothing and Ornate Headdress
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese doll with a powdered face and silk clothing and tall headdress from the early 1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Fabric

Antique 1910s Armand Marseille Bisque Head Wiefel W & Co Character Doll
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique early 20th century Wiefel & Company doll with bisque head by Armand Marseille, sleep eyes
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1910s Late Victorian Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Ceramic, Fabric, Hardwood

Borzoi Dog Companion for French German Doll Jumeau Kestner, Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A salon dog from Germany for your french fashion doll. Glass amber eyes with black pupils, black
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Fabric, Fur, Wool, Glass, Wood

Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Bisque Head doll, with a smaller baby doll, is seated in a metal sled. The doll has
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Metal

Boy dressed in Sailor Outfit Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Porcelain, Fabric

Antique 19th Century Victorian German Porcelain China Head Doll Molded Hair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mid 19th century German china doll with painted porcelain bust, feet and hands, cloth body
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Porcelain, Fabric, Paint

Antique Schutz-Marke Celluloid Head Leather Body Boy Doll Scotch Bonnet
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1903 antique doll by Schutz-Marke Germany with celluloid head and jointed leather body
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Ceramic, Leather, Plastic

Antique Victorian Iron & Brass Salesman Sample Doll Dog Bed Miniature 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Victorian Salesman Sample bed frame. Made from iron with brass toppers. Antique salesman samples (a.k.a. salesman's samples, or salesmen samples) are small scale versi...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Iron, Brass

Antique 18pc Hand Painted Roses Miniature Porcelain Childs Doll Tea Set 4"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 18 piece child’s miniature / doll sized porcelain tea set, hand painted with pink roses on
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Early 20th Century Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Porcelain

Collection of Antique French Doll Furniture or Salesmen's Samples Early 1900's
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of (7) mostly French Doll House Furniture or possibly Salesman's Samples or simply
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1920s Country Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Welsh Folk Art Pilgrim Man Cloth Doll Formal Wool Suit Wales
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Welsh costume cloth doll of a man in a brown formal tux style suit, reminiscent of 17th
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Fabric

Edwin Thompson Bryant Sterling Silver French Louis XV, Doll Table and Chairs
By Edwin Thompson Bryant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Louis XV style miniature sterling silver doll furniture (table & chair set) with cherubs, foliate
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19th Century English Louis XV Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Sterling Silver

German Bisque Porcelain Half Doll with Original Wire Lace Skirt Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite antique German half doll with original lace dress on wire base. She is holding the hand
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1910s German Hollywood Regency Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Metal

Tin Toy Bread Box Doll House Kitchen Accessory Antique German Marklin, 1900s
By Märklin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
with minor loss of enamel and is designed to fit in a larger dolls house or kitchen. Translated, the
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Metal

Antique German Bisque Doll #152/4 Happy Character Baby by Hertel Schwab
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Hertel Schwab baby doll. Measures approximately 13.5 inches in height. Beautiful blue glass
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1910s German Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Composition

Antique Carved Thai Burmese Ramayana Warrior Folk Art Marionette Puppet Doll
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique carved Thai Burmese Ramayana Warrior marionette string puppet. Hand made from wood featuring ornate beaded clothing / attire.  
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Fabric, Hardwood

Antique Miniature Stoof Delftware Dutch Piece for a Doll House Rare, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Unusual Miniature Stoof, Delftware Dutch Piece For a Doll House. Additional information: Material
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18th Century European Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Porcelain

Antique German Bisque Doll 971 A 2 M Armand Marseille, Ric#004
Located in Norton, MA
Beautiful Armand Marseille 14" bent knee baby in her factory original clothing and mohair wig. Her bisque socket head is good with no evidence of mishap or repair. Her face retains a...
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1910s German Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Composition

25pc Antique Miniature Porcelain Gilded Daisies Childs Doll Play Tea Set 4"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century child’s miniature / dollhouse porcelain tea set featuring gently scalloped edges with gilded foliate accents and a printed pattern of pink and white daisies and bl...
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Early 20th Century Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Porcelain

Ko Verzuu for Ado Dutch Doll House Furniture, 1922-1945, Model 568 and 614
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Delft, NL
Ko Verzuu for Ado Dutch doll house furniture, 1922-1945, model 568 and 614 Ado wooden furniture
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Wood

Antique German Bisque Doll 370 A & M-2/OX-DEP Armand Marseille, Ric#003
Located in Norton, MA
An original Armand Marseille doll, etched into the bisque at her nape is her edition number “370 AM
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1910s German Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

Materials

Composition

Antique German Bisque Doll #152/4 Happy Character Baby by Hertel Schwab Ric#005
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Hertel Schwab baby doll. Measures approximately 13.5 inches in height. Beautiful blue glass
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1910s German Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

Materials

Composition

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Girl or Doll Riding a Lamb Toy, as Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
this doll is riding a bucking animal.
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

Materials

Metal

Antique German Bisque Doll #152/6 "Our Baby" by Hertel Schwab for L.W & CO.
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Hertel Schwab baby doll 152/6 for Louis Wolf & Company. Measures approximately 15 inches in
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1910s German Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

Materials

Composition

19thc German Zinner&Sohn Musical Automaton Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey
Located in Savannah, GA
sensational mechanical dolls and toys from 1845-1926. They worked in mostly bisque and wood and were a world
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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Carillon of five rag musicians, cloth body, iron feet, papier-mâché head, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
19th century, with small defects due to age, ideal for collectors of automatons and antique dolls. each
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19th Century Italian Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Fabric

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
company. This small company expanded to make other musical instruments, wooden “character” dolls, circus
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Dark Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
company. This small company expanded to make other musical instruments, wooden “character” dolls, circus
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
company. This small company expanded to make other musical instruments, wooden “character” dolls, circus
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
. This small company expanded to make other musical instruments, wooden “character” dolls, circus figures
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
“character” dolls, circus figures, doll houses and doll furniture, push and pull toys, and a wide variety of
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Set of 2 Antique Miniature German Boule Biedermeier Dollhouse Chairs, 1860-1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Furniture for antique dolls and for dollhouses. The antique Item is in very good condition for that age
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1890s German Folk Art Antique Antique Dolls Antique Antique Dolls

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Wood

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    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
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    Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    Antique majolica is a type of Victorian earthenware characterized by beautifully-colored lead glazes. It first appeared in the 1850s and is highly sought after today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique majolica from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
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    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
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    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
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