Nelling, Inc.
A l l B i s q u e
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All Bisque Bonnie Babe 6 1/4" |
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Georgine Avril Favorite $1475. |
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It's almost a shame to put clothes on the adorable toddler body on this all bisque Bonnie Babe, who is jointed at the shoulders and hips and has a swivel neck. He has the most adorable character molding with pudgy cheeks and dimples, lots of molded curls, an open mouth ready to speak, and dark blue glass sleep eyes. He even has molded blue shoes and white socks, accented by his recently made crocheted jumper and matching cap. He has two rub marks on his shoulder blades, but he is overall a PERFECT little rascal. |
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Mignonette 5 1/2" |
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Simon Halbig for French Trade $1995. |
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| The friendly smile on the face of this mignonette from the Simon Halbig factory is just one of the features that is so typical and appealing about this genre of all bisques. Where France was so prolific in producing superb and luxurious all bisques with all types and degrees of beauty, Simon Halbig answered the call with their gentle faced little angels having impressive decoration and detail. The doll community has adopted the term "French" for these German sisters as well, as they have the same opulence and grace as their Parisian counterparts. This one has the cobalt blue glass eyes, finely stroked brows and lashes, that closed mouth with a content smile, original blonde mohair braids and a swivel neck with jointed shoulders and hips. The bisque is pale and lovely, complementing her antique silk frock and chapeau and molded blue boots. On the front of her torso at the neck, there is what seems to be a repaired tiny chip or factory imperfection. |
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Make a
Wish! Wishbone Art |
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Tiny German Doll in Thimble $225. |
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| There is a lot going on with this whimsical piece, starting with a 1 1/2" jointed German all bisque in its original, crocheted provincial costume. She is contained in a silver thimble that is inserted into a crocheted canopy, suspended from the arms of a real wishbone that is also encased in crochet and silk ribbon. Quite an unusual presentation. |
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Early
Simon Halbig 9" Beauty $3950. |
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Look who's dressed up just like a French bebe! Of course, it's an early Simon Halbig all bisque (9") made for the French market with her almond-shaped, blue glass eyes, beautifully stroked lashes and browns, open mouth with square teeth, fine, pale bisque and deep-cut crown. She has her original blonde, braided mohair wig, a swivel neck and long limbs, jointed at the shoulders and hips, with molded peach stockings and black molded shoes with pom-poms. Her silk and lace antique frock is original to her day and she wears a coordinating antique organdy and silk bonnet. She does have some hip chip repairs at the back of her legs and at the hip peg holes, and a factory irregularity to the shape of her crown, often seen with the thinner bisque of early, circa 1880 dolls. |
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All
Bisque Kestner 211 10" |
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"Sammy" in his Layette $1250. |
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Kestner's popular 211 "Sammy" mold in the all bisque version, with blue sleep eyes, open/closed mouth, original Kestner plaster pate, replaced skin wig, swivel neck and a healthy, bent limbed, five-piece bisque body with highly detailed molding of toes and fingers. Included in his presentation is an original Christening gown and factory chemise, a sweater and matching cap, a few undergarments, a crocheted bonnet and a bone teething rattle. He is found relaxing in his wicker layette case. with toggle closures. |
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All original pair of all bisque children (3") in French regional costumes, black molded shoes and white stockings with blue garters. Both also have blue painted eyes, closed mouths and their original brunette mohair wigs. $295 for the pair. |
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Lovable Kewpie action "Huggers", 3 1/2" tall, and in perfect condition with no damage. When looking at them from the front, the hugger on the left has a faint, factory firing scratch on his forehead. There is an incised "4856" under one foot and a "25" painted in gold. $225. |
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Sweet Gebruder Heubach piano baby in 4" size with molded hair and clothing. No damage and fully marked underneath with the incised number "28" and the sunburst Heubach emblem. $195. |
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Extremely
Rare Sleep-Eyed Mignonette ON LAYAWAY |
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An extraordinary French all bisque that is wonderful on initial impact but with closer inspection, her most special attributes are discovered. Where almost all mignonettes of this type have blue eyes, she has brown eyes! And what's more, they sleep! She has a Schmitt bebe type face, a swivel neck and is jointed at the shoulders and thighs and wears her original platinum wig. She is surrounded by treasures old and new in her elaborate presentation box, including extra clothing and hats made from old fabrics, antique grooming accessories and other delights. |
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Post Office Box 893985 n Temecula, CA 92589
Cell (503) 577-9815 n Home Phone (951) 308-1239 n Fax (951) 308-1285
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