ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Antique German 16" Bisque Head Compo Body Dressed Doll by Hertel Schwab Mold Number 136
Pretty Faced, Hertel Schwab Mold #136 bisque head, on composition body, Blue glass, working sleep eyes, with some hair eye lashes, feathered eyebrows, painted lower lashes, eye and nostril dots, open mouth with four upper teeth, blushed cheeks. Replaced, curly blond mohair wig with pate. Dressed in a replaced, "Victorian style" green velveteen dress, vintage hat, vintage one-piece undie, antique, black crocheted stockings and antique leather center tie shoes.
CONDITION:
Good, original condition. Bisque head is free of any chips cracks or hairlines. Facial painting and complexion are lovely and complete - one area of cheek is rubbed. Glass sleep eyes are working and free of cracks. Eyes have a few remaining original "hair" lashes. Genuine mohair wig is a good fitting replacement in an appropriate style. Composition body shows moderate wear and has the original finish throughout. tiny amount of crazing, tiny chips and cracks - not major. One hand is a replacement. Stringing is fairly tight - arms hold a pose. She does better with a stand. Costume is cute - hat is vintage and in good condition. Stockings and shoes are both antique and in very good condition. Undies have a rip in front and close with a pin because button is missing. Dress is a newer replacement and should be replaced with a nice antique dress. Green fabric is stiff, faded in back and sleeves are ripped at ends because they don't fit her arms well.
Will ship USPS Ground Advantage Mail at about 3 lb.
MARKED: Made in Germany 136/2
MEASUREMENTS: 16" Long.
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