Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric, Paint
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.25 in W 2.75 in D 4 in
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
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Early 20th Century Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
H 4.125 in W 2.75 in D 4 in
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Metal
H 8.5 in W 5.63 in D 5.5 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
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19th Century Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Porcelain
H 14.77 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Composition
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Composition
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Wax Doll Under Globe - Period: XIXth Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
, cardboard, porcelain, biscuit or paper mache, are not toys, but indeed collectibles for adults, because they
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19th Century Restauration Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Glass
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Composition
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
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.
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18th Century European Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Porcelain
H 2.45 in W 3.15 in D 0.04 in
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Composition
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Composition
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Composition
H 13.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Unusual Continental Bisque Porcelain Automaton Figure
Located in London, GB
Unusual bisque porcelain automaton figure
Continental, circa 1900
Measures: Height 57cm, width
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Early 1900s European Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
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 Collectible Antique Porcelain 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 Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
H 12 in W 12 in D 7 in
Lot of Eight Miniature Antique German Dollhouse Toys Accessories 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beauty and cute design, it is suitable for any
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Pewter
19th Century French Automaton
Located in San Francisco, CA
. She is a real beauty and in remarkable condition for her age. She is made of porcelain and cloth. When
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19th Century French Victorian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
very fine doll with Composition Head and cloth body, dressed in early costume.
The Measurements given
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
19th Century, Country French Directoire Period Infant's Bed
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th-early 19th century country French Directoire period infant's bed. Ideal for a doll
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19th Century French Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Fruitwood
Collection of Three Pig in Pot Lucky Charm Figurines Antique German 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful collection of golden pig lucky charm figurines. Made from china porcelain. Such items
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Composition, Metal
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Elegant Trumeau Mirror - France, 1900's
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Simple and elegant trumeau/over mantle mirror. The wide frame painted dove-grey with details in contrasting lighter grey and red. The mirror is antique, and set in a reeded frame, f...
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Early 20th Century French Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Wonderful French Bronze if Female Dancer by S. Bauer, circa 1910s
By S. Bauer
Located in Oakland, CA
This wonderful and sexy boudoir piece by Austrian sculptor. S. Bauer. Executed in brown patinated bronze with gold details represents this rather inquisitive carefree dancer. Her bod...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Belgian Black Marble, Marble, Bronze
"Brot" French Hotel Vanity Mirror with Light by S.G.D.G.
By S.D.G.
Located in New York, NY
A Brot hotel vanity mirror with integrated light made by S.G.D.G. France, circa 1930. Features original nickel plate, with wall mount on a ball and socket base. Signed, Le Mirophar ...
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Early 20th Century French Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Nickel
Antique Fitted French Tack Cabinet Original Finish Possible Bookcase late 1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Fitted French Tack Cabinet from a vineyard in the South of France near the town of Bezier, circa 1880-1900. The sliding doors still have their handmade French wavy glass, and...
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Early 1900s French Country Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Iron
H 109.25 in W 74 in D 20.63 in
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, composite hands, wood lengs, and soft body, marked “1908 DEP W & Co 121 AM” on bac...
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1910s Late Victorian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Hardwood
French Art Nouveau Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exquisite pair of French Art Nouveau vases in its original patina. It can be turned into a stunning pair of table lamps with marble bases with an additional charge. Re-plating in...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Zinc
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, molded boots and cropped hair style, and a cloth body dressed in a yellow dress.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Early 20th Century Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century jigger doll
We are proud to offer an early 20th century hand carved jigger doll. Made for a light pine wood, with hand carved detail across its face and lovely Ch...
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1930s British Folk Art Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Pine
Vintage Boho Pellitier’s Plaster Female Half Torso Mannequin
Located in west palm beach, FL
fantastic vintage department store half torso mannequin. Created for the Pellitiers store In Topeka Kansas. A beautiful email plaster bust in clean clear colors. Acquired from a Palm...
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Early 20th Century North American Bohemian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Plaster, Wood, Paint
Vintage French Advertising Statue, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Plaster bust/mannequin which served an advertising purpose for new lingerie collections.
It is in very good condition for its age.
The hairstyle of the lady is also in the 'a...
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1960s French Art Deco Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Plaster
Antique 19th Century CM Bergmann Simon & Halbig Bisque Composite Girl Doll
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German bisque head doll by CM Bergmann with composite body and articulated jointed limbs, sleep eyes, marked “CM Bergmann Simon & Halbig 12” on the back of the neck and dress...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Ceramic
Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes
Located in London, GB
Collection of 3 Italian 19th century Marionettes
A fantastic set of 3 19th century hand crafted marionette puppets. All with original cotton, silk and valour clothing intact, han...
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19th Century Italian Early Victorian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Pine
Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets
A rare untouched example of two hand crafted early 19th century marionette puppets, likely to be French in origin. Their heads made from ca...
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1820s French Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Fabric, Pine, Paper
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, composite hands and dressed in a burgundy leather suit and Scotch bonnet. “In 1889, a Ge...
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Early 1900s Victorian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Ceramic, Leather, Plastic
Vintage Coin Operated Carousel Horse Ride
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Coin Operated Carousel Horse Ride
Classic American Vintage 25 Cent Coin Operated Carousel Horse Children's Ride By Amusement Equipment Mfg. Ltd.
Eldon, MO
All Original, O...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Metal
Store Display Boy Doll, Child Mannequin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco store display boy - store display doll - child mannequin doll.
This antique child mannequin is a male child.
He has a painted plaster body, painted eyes and a painted wooden...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Plaster, Wood
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1920's Half Doll Porcelain Hat Brush or Boudoir Brush
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this very collectible, 1920's porcelain figural hat brush or boudoir brush
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
A Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Hilversum, NL
lacquerware and porcelain. Which was very popular in the seventeenth century in Dutch and other Western
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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Lacquer
Porcelain Doll by Alberon Limited Edition
By Alberon Dolls Ltd.
Located in Sofia, BG
This beautiful Alberon Doll is an individual numbered ltd edition doll. Quite rare now, definitely
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19th Century British Arts and Crafts Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
Simon & Halbig Wooden and Porcelain Articulated Doll
Located in London, GB
Simon & Halbig wooden and porcelain articulated doll
We are proud to offer an original early 20th
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Early 1900s English Victorian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Wood
French Antique Composition Porcelain Bisque Doll, Collection, circa 1900, Paris
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty old doll from the 1900s / 1910s
The bisque head is not broken.
Bisque head, which is
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Porcelain
H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 2.17 in
19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll with Basket
Located in Dallas, TX
porcelain (glazed) dolls, and for the rest of the firm's production thereafter, they specialized in dolls
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Late 19th Century French Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Antique 1850s German China Doll Victorian Dress Leather Body
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique china doll with black hair and blue eyes, dressed in a blue Victorian outfit; head and
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1850s Victorian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Leather, Porcelain, Fabric
Antique 19th Century German China Head Doll & Stand Lace Dress Rose
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century German china head doll with black hair and blue eyes, dressed in a well kept
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19th Century Victorian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Kestner DEP 154 Bisque Doll with Sleepy Eyes from Germany
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An antique Kestner doll with bisque head and leather body and sleepy eyes that open and close. She
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Early 20th Century Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Victorian Era Kling 189-6 China Head Girl Doll Germany Leather Body
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1880s Kling china head doll marked “Germany 189-6” on back of shoulders, with black hair
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1880s Victorian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Leather, Porcelain, Fabric
Japanese Meiji Period Iki Ningyo
Located in New York, NY
Rare Japanese Iki Ningyo (Living Doll) produced within the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa late
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Porcelain, Fabric
19th c German Musical Automaton Toy by Zinner & Sohne Co. British Raj Theme
Located in Savannah, GA
The German manufacturer Gottlieb Zinner & Sohn produced sensational mechanical dolls and toys from
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1890s German British Colonial Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
H 17 in W 15.75 in D 8.25 in
Early 20th Century German Toy Music Box
Located in London, GB
enchanting melody today when you turn on the small porcelain / metal crank knob, it dates to around 1920.
On
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1920s German Late Victorian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Pine
"Trick Drawer" Wooden Mechanical Bank of Unusual Variation, circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
substantial in every way. Beautiful floral stenciling on top, and porcelain "pull" fronting the drawer sets
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19th Century American Folk Art Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Decalcomania Globe
Located in London, GB
designs from prepared paper on to glass or porcelain, interestingly the papier would have been positioned
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19th Century British Victorian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Blown Glass
Doll's Vaisselier, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Doll's vaisselier in grey lacquered wood opening by two partially glazed doors. Entirely furnished
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1870s French Napoleon III Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Metal
Antique Miniature Doll Furniture Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique miniature pine chest of five drawers with white porcelain drawer pulls.
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain, Pine
19th Century French Child Pine and Porcelain Washstand from Sarreguemines
By Digoin & Sarreguemines
Located in Dallas, TX
wash Stand features its original porcelain basin with a divider and central handle. The removable bowl
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Late 19th Century French Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Porcelain, Pine
H 18.5 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
Doll’s House Miniature Chinese Porcelain Teapot, Kangxi Period
Located in Delft, NL
A doll’s house miniature Chinese porcelain teapot, Kangxi period 5.5 cm high
A Chinese blue and
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17th Century Chinese Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Silver
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H 2.17 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in
Dolls House Miniature Chinese Porcelain Teapot, Kangxi Period
Located in Delft, NL
A dolls house miniature Chinese porcelain Teapot, Kangxi period 4,5 cm high
A Chinese blue and
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17th Century Chinese Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Silver
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H 1.78 in W 2.17 in D 1.38 in
Tall 19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll
Located in Dallas, TX
porcelain (glazed) dolls, and for the rest of the firm's production thereafter, they specialized in dolls
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Late 19th Century French Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Porcelain
Japanese Samurai Doll, Meiji Period
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Japanese samurai doll, Meiji period, late 19th century, with porcelain face and hands, with armor
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Fabric, Porcelain
Japanese Samurai Doll, Meiji Period
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large and expressive Japanese Samurai doll, Meiji period, late 19th century, in armor and period
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Fabric, Porcelain
Japanese Samurai Doll, Meiji Period
Located in Doylestown, PA
A wonderful Meiji period Japanese samurai doll with porcelain face and hands with armor and period
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Antique Little Doll Bisque Head, Glass Eyes and Composition, Numbered 1770
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique little doll or mini doll with bisque head - porcelain head.
She has glass eyes, painted
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Composition
H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Spaniel Bust Razor Blade Depository and Money Box Staffordshire English c 1910
By Staffordshire
Located in Incline Village, NV
In the image of a Spaniel, this porcelain dog bust was utilized for putting used razor blades in
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1910s English Edwardian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Porcelain
H 4.25 in W 4.75 in D 4.63 in
"Old Woman In The Shoe" Pull Toy Manufactured by Ive's, circa 1890
By Ive's Corporation
Located in Incline Village, NV
iron, the dolls are bisque, and the "old woman" is in her all original clothes with all original paint
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19th Century American Victorian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Iron
“Spiral See Saw” Toy, circa 1880, Very Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
bottom. The process is repeated by turning it again to an identical base. The figures are of porcelain
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1880s American Victorian Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
"Elf" Ceramic Still Bank, circa 1900-1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
very pleasing patina. It is more "clay like" than fine porcelain very interesting.
Dimensions: 7 1/4
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Miniature Chinese Porcelain Shaving Dish, 18th Century
Located in Delft, NL
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Collectable for Doll Houses
In Imari style
Measures: 5 cm x 1.5 cm.
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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
so prevalent with enamel-porcelain dials. Notice the Waltham name with the USA underneath. This dial
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Early 1900s English Art Deco Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Sterling Silver
19th century German Porcelain Doll Head
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very interesting sculptural 19th century, German porcelain doll head. I like to see these
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Late 19th Century German Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
A collection of 19 French Porcelain Doll Legs mounted on 3 stands
Located in Antwerp, BE
An interesting collection of 19 shapely French porcelain doll legs with heeled boots mounted on 3
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Late 19th Century French Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls
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Collectible Antique Porcelain Dolls For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of collectible antique porcelain dolls is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique collectible antique porcelain dolls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and fabric. Collectible antique porcelain dolls have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Collectible antique porcelain dolls are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Collectible antique porcelain dolls have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Alberon Dolls Ltd., Europa Antiques and Ive's Corporation are consistently popular.
Finding the Right toys-dolls for You
Antique, new and vintage toys and dolls of years past — handmade folk-art toys such as wooden train sets, dolls, rocking horses and more — can be enjoyed by the young and old alike.
Children as well as nostalgic grown-ups are still finding pleasure in toys and objects designed specifically for playtime that are, in comparison to today’s digital device-oriented distractions, far more modest in nature. In contemporary interiors, gently aging toys are wonderfully uncomplicated decorative objects primed for display in a cabinet or other case piece.
With their romantic appeal and frequent incorporation of natural materials, some vintage toys and folk-art toys are treasured collectibles, showcasing the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. Alongside other works characterized as folk art — in this case, visual art, typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition — handcrafted vintage toys are historical works of art worthy of any collector’s mantel. These are toys that tell a story of the time in which they were produced and the people who produced them.
Like any artifact, toys provide a window into the past. The ornamental dolls of the Victorian era, for example, produced in Germany and England, made of ceramics such as porcelain and dressed in textured fabrics, speak to the fashion of the era and will add a pop of color and a decorative flourish to the neutral corners of your home.
Mid-century modern toys and dolls are as sophisticated as the widely cherished furniture of the era. As much as they thought good design for the home should be available for all, iconic American design duo Charles and Ray Eames believed in making durable and interesting products for kids too. Today, their Eames Elephant is available from Vitra and Herman Miller, and it doesn’t even require a digital screen.
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