HALF DOLLS

Half dolls

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.

Half dolls

The most popular half dolls were modelled on pretty ladies, but male dolls were produced to, as well as children and a variety of animals.

The most prolific manufacture of half dolls were german factories, such as Dressel and Kister, Goebel  Kestner and Heubach

Half dolls

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.

Half dolls

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.

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Happy hunting from the collectibles coach.