My usual basic description with all the needed details, none of the flowery sales pitch stuff. Please ask for more pictures if needed.
This auction is for an antique bisque 18" doll . She can sit or stand well. As usual the stand will be included, head stuffed to prevent the eyes from breaking. The wig will not be fully put on so you can remove packing. I try to give very detailed descriptions so you know what you are getting and won't be disappointed.
HEAD
The head has been backlit, no hairline cracks. Anything that looks like it might be is a stray hair. The 4 front teeth are intact. The ears are pierced, earrings are included. She has antique blue sleep eyes that are original to the head. They appear to have been repaired. The right eye is broken, it is barely visible with the eys closed, not at all visible when open. The remains of eyelashes are present. She has a blonde human hair wig.
MARKINGS ON BACK OF HEAD
CM Bergman
Simon & Halbig
6 1/2
BODY
This is tightly strung. It is not stamped. She will sit or stand. It is a 15 piece composition body. It has the usual dings of these 100 + year old bodies. The fingers are a matched pair, no repairs.
CLOTHING She has reproduction socks and shoes. Neither slip nor underpants are antique. The slip closes with 2 snaps although there are buttons for appearance over them. I don't know how old the dress is but it is definately older. It appears handmade and is in excellent condition. The bodice is lined and it looks like an antique half slip was attached to make a full skirt on the dress
Please ask for invoice prior to payment. Shipping is an estimate. I put in estimated total weight and package size, Ebay gives you a price based on that. I will ship the least expensive way possible. The package will be insured for the value paid. It is included in the shipping cost.
I am not a professional dealer. I am selling my collection of 1000+ dolls, accumulated over 40 years. Many of these have been put together with parts bought separately over years. I describe to the best of my ability.