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Miss Chalkley, English Wooden $13,900. |
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From Chalkley Farm in Southern England, came three English wooden sisters, all large girls like this one (26") and all definitely related by similar age, carving, and presentation. One of them had the name "Chalkley" embroidered in red cotton thread into the inside of her bonnet. This, another one of those three siblings, has become available for special placement out of a well-treasured collection. She has quite a nice profile, circa 1770, with prominent carving of nose, chin, and ears, large almond shaped enamel, pupiless eyes, and pursed lips. |
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Of the three sisters, she was given unusual blond, soft human hair, sewn into her bonnet cap that is hidden under her striped silk over-bonnet. Her carved wooden body is jointed at the knees, hips and elbows, with the upper arms of hair-stuffed linen cloth. One of her index fingers tips has chipped off as seen in the photo and there has been a protective layer of invisible varnish applied to her exposed surfaces to preserve her original integrity. Her silk dress could be original or maybe given to her early on, as all three sisters are similarly dressed. It even has the charming addition of "leading strings" running down the back of the garment from the shoulders, and her well-fitting leather boots are not only original to her but a work of art on their own! |
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Charming English Wooden SOLD |
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A Georgian wooden (13 3/4"), circa 1780, in very nice condition with her original paint finish and well preserved condition. She must have not been exposed to many changes in environment during her long life! She has dark enamel eyes, dotted eyebrows, rose tinted cheeks and vivid red painted lips. Her sweet profile is quite pronounced for her George III era, and her carved wood legs are jointed at the hips and knees, with her carved lower arms with fork hands are jointed by being attached to her shoulders with cloth upper arms. Her 1780 costume, made with 18th century fabrics, reflects the gradual transition from grandiose proportions of the day to the more relaxed silhouettes of the 1790's. Note the unusual detail of her blond mohair wig and her tiny leather slippers! |
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All Original China 8 1/4" |
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Beidermeir $795. |
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Crowning the bald china head of this diminutive all original little Beidermeir girl is her, shall we say, "over the top" elaborate human hair wig that is sure to start conversations. It is intricately braided, swirled, propped and tied to form an architectural masterpiece in hairstyling. It is the exclamation point for her total originality, including her silk dress with muslin pinafore (some melting, especially on sleeves), and her multi-layer original undergarments. She has china arms and legs with black, molded flat boots. Circa 1840, she has a demure expression in gently painted features. |
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Sweet "Alice" $750. |
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| Alice hairdo china, only 9" tall, with soft brushstrokes across the top of her forehead, exposed ears, demurely painted blue eyes, a narrow little smile, girlish profile with a bit of a protruding chin, antique body featuring china lower arms and legs with lavender luster, molded boots. Her dress of row after row of antique lace and ribbon couldn't be more perfect for her. |
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Rare Paper Mache 18 1/2" |
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Original and Superb ON LAYAWAY |
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| It's all about the hair, and this German paper mache, circa 1840, models a spendid hairdo indeed. The detailing of strands of hair traveling from her forehead, down around her ears and up into sideswept and pinned curls, continue on to form an elaborate rear bun with three organized ringlets resting on the back of her neck. She has a very realistic face with brown painted eyes and black pupils, finely molded eyelids, nose and lips, and al lovely natural blush with no touch up. The only minor crazing to be found is at the bottom border of her ringlets and on each side of her nostrils above her mouth. |
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She has a leather body with wooden lower arms and legs, and has painted blue slippers. Her original clothing consists of lace covered cotton puffed sleeves and a midi length skirt, with a pin-tucked bodice of closely aligned cotton cording. It is amazing to see the unplayed-with condition of this young lady. She has such an enchanting profile and is so lifelike that certain photographs of her resemble a classic portrait painting of her day! |
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French Paper Mache 35" |
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All Original SOLD |
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An extraordinary French paper mache in a grand size that adds presence to the room, and originality that brings her long history with her. She has a thoughtfully expressive face that seems to be reminiscing about her younger days, with dark enamel eyes, a closed mouth and a fair complexion. The finish of the paper mache is 95% original, with some touch up to one temple area and to the tips of the nose and chin. There is minimal surface cracking to the shoulder plate, mostly in the back, but this is understandable for a doll from 1840, as she is. |
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Her head is painted with the typical black cap, with her original, long ringlets of brunette human hair nailed in as her "wig". Her body is cloth, while her arms and hands are of tan leather, with separately stitched fingers that can be folded, as you can see! Her original 1840's silk dress in a plaid of browns, greens and tans is in wonderful condition for its age, with some wear, mostly in the area of her waist where she was handled most frequently. Of special interest are her original leather shoes of blue leather that still retain the origina, but worn, blue laces. Topping her off is her rust-colored silk bonnet that allows her ringlets to cascade down her shoulders. |
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