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Antique Dolls & Collectible Dolls,
Dolls are one of the most enduring types of toy. They have been played with and treasured by children from the earliest of times to present day.  Among the most valuable dolls are carved wooded examples made in Britain in the 18th century and French dolls made from bisque during the 19th century; both types can fetch thousands of dollars at auction.  But you don't have to spend a fortune to build up an interesting collection of dolls.  Composition (a substance similar to papier mache), wax over composition or fabric dolls are less expensive. Some have extremely elaborate wardrobes and those in their original costumes can command a premium price. Outfits and hairstyles which reflect the fashions at the time of production are particularly collectable.  However, don't ignore badly dressed or even naked dolls.  If your doll hasn't got a thing to wear, one way of boosting her value is to buy her a new outfit!
 

IDENTIFYING FEATURES POURED WAX DOLLS WAX OVER COMPOSITION DOLLS FABRIC DOLLS VINYL DOLLS watch for a hollow wax head and shoulders modeled in one piece should have a stiff muslin or fabric body closed mouth inserted eyes and hair arms and legs are made of wax watch for a large hollow molded head made from papier mache dipped in wax and painted eyes will be pupil less body is made of cloth or papier mache legs and arms are turned wooded watch for a molded fabric head with a  stuffed fabric body facial features will be painted or stitched hair will be made from wood, cotton or mohair or it will be painted on watch for a hollow soft vinyl head hair will be rooted limbs will be jointed eyes are painted or inserted on there will be a registered trademark on the body or head WHAT TO LOOK FOR look for dolls by famous makers such as Pierotti, Montinari, and John Edwards dolls with softly modeled features dolls with glass eyes dolls with well-defined toes and fingers   look for dolls in good condition watch for real hair or molded bonnets - these dolls are rare but very desirable original colourful, elegant clothes look for dolls by famous makers especially Kathe Kruse, Lenci, Steiff watch for expressive features sideways glancing eyes featured especially on Lenci dolls good condition - the felt dolls are especially vulnerable to damage by moths elegant clothes with original labels look for Barbies with holes in their feet - these are the earliest watch for the Barbies with titian hair or brunette hair look for dolls from the 1960's with designer inspired elaborate wardrobes dolls with original packaging are sought after black Sindys are rare

BISQUE DOLLS -  GENERAL CARE
Famous doll makers: Pierotti, Montinari, John Edwards, Kathe Kruse, Lenci, Steiff, Barbie, Black Sindys

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