Half dolls
Intended for ornamental use around the home, half dolls were
usually made from porcelain or bisque, they had upper bodies, heads, and arms,
but no legs.
They were sometimes known as pain caution, dresser, are tea
cosy dolls, and were used for every day house hold objects, such as teapots,
pin-cushions and powder boxes.
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The most prolific manufacture of half dolls were german
factories, such as Dressel and Kister, Goebel
Kestner and Heubach
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values start from around $5-$10 £8 pounds for a basic doll ,mid- priced dolls have arms set further away from the body, while the finest dolls have delicately sculptured outstretched arms and can be worth up to around hundred and $150 hundred pounds. Detail painting and condition indicate quality and price you’re likely to pay.
The larger dolls particularly are more sought after as are
those with their original skirts, which are often elaborate and made from a
wide variety of fabrics.
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Tips for collectors examined dolls backs waste for
manufacturers identification marks, look for dolls with period detail and
clothing such as 1920s hairstyles and 1930s outfits.
I hope you have found this page on Half dolls to be both informative and
helpful.
Happy hunting from the collectibles coach.
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