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Elusive German Character
14 1/2" |
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Number 112
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Incised on the back of the head with the number
112, one will immediately relate this unusual character to the 100 series Kammer and Reinhardt children, the 112 being one of the most rare
and sought after. While it is possible there exists some association
with the K*R firm, the red Holtz Maas stamp on the back of one shoulder
opens the research to the dolls of Cuno and Otto Dressel, Bruno or Franz
Schmidt, all of whom can be found with that stamp. The fully jointed
composition body is of fine quality and in excellent condition. |
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The eyes are painted blue with a knowing expression, carefully painted
brows and lined lids, softly shaded cheeks, clean, smooth bisque, and a content
closed mouth. The original wig of honey colored human hair is tied
into a loose tail. She wears an antique cotton dress of red cotton
with white polka dots, accented with her antique red leather shoes and
ribbon trimmed straw hat. A rare and adorable find! |
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Simon Halbig 1304 for "Au Nain Bleu"
$6800. |
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With everything about this festive 12" doll
being so French, he still lands on the German page due to his maker being
Simon Halbig. But since he is a total product for the French market,
he is all French from then on! The mold number 1304 itself is
difficult to find and the whiteface bisque color makes him an enchanting
rarity indeed. He has brown glass eyes and a grinning closed mouth
surrounded with folds of joyful character. |
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The theatrical flavor of Paris in the late 19th century is captured with
his original clown costume of pale mustard yellow black silk, trimmed with
a metallic fringe with a matching cap that is lined in French newspaper.
Beneath his bolero jacket is a label from the French store, "Au Nain
Bleu", and his playful original wig is merely a little natural cotton
carpet to cover his head, parted on the side, of course. His body is
a five-piece composition French body, probably made by Steiner, whose
bodies were found on many fine Simon Halbig dolls for the French market.
Stockings and slippers original, as well. |
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Rare Kley and Hahn 525
$2850. |
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Handsome and endearing molding are just the
beginning with this sought after Kley and Hahn character boy, a 19" number
525. He has pale blue painted eyes, encircled by lifelike molding,
soft painting and shading of his pale bisque, a full, wide, closed mouth,
with beautifully sculpted ears and brush stroked, light brown hair.
The expertise of the Kley and Hahn artists shines in this almost human
child. |
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He has a superb, fully jointed body with jointed wrists, marked between the
shoulder blades with the word "Germany" and it allows for all kinds of
playtime poses. His two-piece knit outfit with matching cap is most
probably original, and he even has a cotton knit tee shirt and fine cotton
bloomers. His knit socks match his costume and even the ties of his
leather shoes match the crocheted tie that secures his wide collar. He
lived at the Legacy Doll Museum in Billings, Montana. |
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Rare Simon Halbig 150 Character
$7650. |
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Produced at the same time, and seeming to be
related to the rare Kammer and Reinhardt characters of the early 1900's, the
very hard to find 150 mold (15") from Simon Halbig is surely an exciting
acquisition. The lifelike character of his facial molding and
decoration is a testament to the German doll market reaching new and
heightened stature in the production of superb dolls. The decades of
successfully adopting and producing wonderful French-type dolls reached
their pivotal crest with the introcuction of these human-like, lovable
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This boy in his completely original Scottish kilt, complete with fur covered
sporran, fills every wish for genuine presentation and his coloring is part
of the reason. He glows with the rosy bisque color, blushed cheeks
chilled by the cold air of Northern Scotland, closed full lips, and original
red mohair wig of short, ginger curls. His body had never seen the
light of day since he was made, as it is permanently sewn around him, never
to be removed for fear of unsettling his complete originality. The
black velvet and plaid wool of his Stewart tartan costume are in excellent
condition and he even has a four legged Scotty companion by his side. |
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So Rare, Heubach Googly 310
$4950 |
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Dressed as a boy of the Edwardian period, this guy has a stationaery
shoulderhead with huge, brown glass, side-glancing eyes, a watermelon smile,
peachy bisque and whimsical short stroke brows, along with a mohair bobbed
wig of medium auburn brown. The body is a high quality, riveted
leather body with great, fluid, Kestner-like jointing and bisque lower arms
and hands. The vintage wool beret and antique, coordinating cotton
separates create a fun outfit for playtime or the seaside. |
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Super Rare Heubach "Singing Girl"
$1995.
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This gentle face with open/closed mouth, molded
teeth, blue, side-glancing painted eyes, abundant molded curls in a molded
pink hair ribbon is the Heubach 7851 shoulder head version of the "Singing
Girl". The socket head of this mold bears the number 7764 however both
numbers are difficult to find in reference or price books. Both
versions fetch extremely high prices when a listing can be found, so this
girl is a nice opportunity! Her leather body is in factory clean
condition with riveted joints, stitched toes and bisque hands with the
left thumb being repaired. Her underwear has that
original feel and fit, as does her antique organdy dress with pastel
stitched trim and well fitting, black leather shoes with ankle straps. |
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K * R Mold 109
10 1/2" |
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"Elise"
ON LAYAWAY |
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One of the rare molds from the Kammer and Reinhardt line of characters is
the 109 or "Elise", as she is named. Normally much more expensive than
this example, we see here an opportunity to own one for much less due to a
repair to the full neck area of the bisque. It is not possible to see
the extent of the damage or repair, just the shadow from the paint that
covers it. For display, the only thing that shows is her lovely,
intelligent face with softly carved character. |
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Slightly side-glancing, blue painted eyes, a rosy closed mouth, softly
shaded cheeks and an antique wig of platinum blond mohair make her the
epitome of a beautiful German child that we know and love. Her
impeccable, fully jointed body has the signature K*R pink complexion and
fine movement. Her antique dress of floral print cotton with bold,
black velvet trim is appropriate for school or leisure time, as are her
crochet antique stockings and caramel leather, ankle strap shoes that are a
bit small for her. Time to go shopping! |
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