Antique DOLL Collector October 2011 Vol. 14, No. 9
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Glass eyed 110 is the only toddler in the series. There is general agreement that it is attributed to Wislizenus.
Painted eye 110. This mold bears a resemblance to Kammer and Reinhardt’s mold 100, known as the Kaiser baby. Courtesy Theriault’s.
A Wonderful & Mysterious Character Doll Series… The Other 100 Series by Julie Blewis & Becky Ourant • Photos by Andy Ourant
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ollectors have long prized a series of characters without having definite proof of which factory manufactured the heads or which company is responsible for their assemblage and marketing. Many researchers and collectors do not even view these mold numbers as being a related “series,” and attribute them to multiple manufacturers. What we all can agree upon is the art of the character doll movement is very evident in these lovely mold numbers and they are well deserving of their importance and desirability. There is a general consensus among collectors and researchers that Simon & Halbig was the This advertisement appeared in a 1911 edition of the “Wegweiser,” a trade magazine. Courtesy German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939 by Jurgen and Marianne Cieslik ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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Schlaggenwald Chinas Part II by Susan Moore Special Acknowledgement: I want to thank Mary Krombholz for her many years of friendship, support and help in researching and writing these articles.
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arked examples of Morning Glories have helped to solve the elusive question of the porcelain factory responsible for making an outstanding group of chinas formerly referred to as the “English-type� chinas. Many modeling and facial painting similarities point to the conclusion that they were made in Schlaggenwald by the Haas and Czjzak porcelain factory. Schlaggenwald Morning Glories have one modeling feature in common, a long, thin neck. From a distance, it is easy to pick a Schlaggenwald Morning Glory china from a group of other chinas because of the neck modeling, and shape of the shoulder heads that always contain three large sew holes. (Photo 1) Let us go back in time from the morning glory period and see dolls pictured in the Museum in Locket, Czech Republic, Photo 2. The smaller head is identical to the one shown here in Photo 3. As you view the front, back, sides and close up of the face, note the long slender neck modeling, the eye lid is painted over half of the pupil, the shape of the lower lip, two
1. Schlaggenwald Morning Glory, note tendrils and flowers are on the neck.
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FOR MORE BEAUTIFUL DOLLS, DOLL CLOTHES, ACCESSORIES, BOOKS AND PAPER DOLLS, ETC. 1. 17” Kestner baby mold #211, blue sl eyes, original pate and skin wig (fragile), dressed in old clothes she was brought to me in. $450 2. 23” mystery German girl, very pretty, marking cannot be made out except Germany, brn sl eyes, mohair curls, very nicely dressed, nice bj body $450 3. 22” closed mouth Tete Jumeau marked head and body, lovely old clothes, but not orig., antique blue satin French type shoes, orig mohair wig, gorgeous dark blue eyes $3,750 4. 18” Emma Clear Gibson Girl in rare china (usually in bisque), molded hat, china limbs, gorgeous outfit, marked Clear ’43 $350 5. 18” early Simon Halbig closed mouth, bald dome lady on gusseted leather fashion body, brn bulgy eyes, antique suit jacket “melting” on one shoulder, body has mends $1500 6. 18” Emma Clear Parian-type, labeled Humpty-Dumpty body, orig. corset, lovely antique rose satin gown, parian-type limbs. Have more Emma Clear dolls, call or e-mail $300 7. 30” A series Steiner incisedA.19 Paris and stamped in red Le Parisien Bte SGDG A-19, most beautiful and deep blue pw eyes, orig mohair wig, old clothes but not orig., on unmarked French body (body has some repaint). Closed mouth. An outstandingly beautiful doll for your collection. $3,000
8. 22” FG marked FG in a scroll, lovely blue pw eyes, orig. mohair wig, closed mouth, on a rare marked Gesland body. Top one ear repaired, some repaint on compo. shoulderplate, arms, and legs. Redressed in proper clothing. $3,200 9. 11 ½” celluloid baby boy marked USA, but obviously using German mold as this is a German character baby mold. Dressed in antique blue coveralls, ptd. Eyes $125 10. 22” Simon-Halbig DEP 99 girl, ball jointed compo. body, lovely face, hh wig, brn sl eyes, has wig pulls at crown rim, sm chip at one earring hole $250 11. Full view of Steiner picture #7 12. 3/4 view of Tete Jumeau picture #3 13. Full view Emma Clear picture #6 14. 5 ½” jointed leg Nancy Ann Story Book “Pretty As a Picture”, has wrist tag and box (not shown), adorable $125 15. 3/4 view of Simon-Halbig picture #5 16. 17” early Madame Alexander cloth doll, all original, mohair curls, little mending and some small holes in costume, o/w excellent condition $150 17. 5” long, wigged bathing beauty, lovely facial features, nice bisque, two tiny chips on bottom at pour hole. $450
We accept VISA, MC and Discover, checks and money orders. Layaway is available. Layaway dolls are not returnable unless a crack or chip in bisque head not described is discovered. Dolls purchased with credit card are subject to a 5% fee if doll is returned, except if the doll has crack or chip in bisque or china not described. WE BUY OLD DOLLS • WILL TRAVEL TO PURCHASE COLLECTIONS.
Happy Birthday Daisy THE 1911 “LADIES HOME JOURNAL” PREMIUM by Donelle Denery
First Daisy page which appeared 3/15/1911.
At this year’s UFDC national antique competitive exhibit, the blue ribbon winning Daisy went to Judith Smart.
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ntroduced in 1911, this year marks the 100th birthday of a beloved doll named Daisy, an 18” German doll which was given away as a premium for selling three magazine subscriptions to Ladies Home Journal. To understand the phenomenal popularity of Daisy, we need to understand the roots of where she came from. It all started with a paper doll… At the turn of the 20th century, it was common for middle class families to have domestic help in their homes.
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Large scale chandelier - great for a large dollhouse or for an accessory for a french doll. 9-1/2” tall $1295. 13” Kestner A.T. type $7500.
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Early sailor made sewing box-made from a coconut ca 1850 - 5-1/2”tall. $495.
Fabulous large scale bed 12-1/2” long x 13-1/4” tall. $950.
Enjoy the beautiful coastal village of Camden, Maine located on the pristine Penobscot Bay. 49 Bay View Street, Camden, ME 04843 The shop open Fridays and Saturdays until Christmas, or by appointment. Please call our cell phone for questions or purchases 207-322-4851. email: lucysdollhouse49@roadrunner.com Phone 207-236-4122 Fax 207-236-4377 2 penny toys $195 each.
2 pieces furniture from the Vivien Green collection the bureau is 6” wide x 4-1/2” tall. $1150 for both.
Learning About American-Made Dolls
by Ursula R. Mertz Photos Christopher Partridge
Group of carnival dolls in their original costumes.
Partial page from Butler Brothers Holiday Catalogue of 1918 – Note the bathing costume for the girl and the 29” baby.
hese days, one seldom sees carnival dolls at doll shows or auctions. Most of them are unusually large, about thirty inches tall. Even though all have well-modeled character heads resembling real children, one might overlook them anyway, because their cloth bodies and limbs are rather crudely stuffed with excelsior, and they are jointed with metal or cardboard disks on the outside of the limbs, not very attractive looking. When I discovered my first carnival doll I was fascinated by the fact that it looked like a real little boy. His protruding ears caught my attention. I was hooked and took him home. Some thirty years later, he is still one of my favorite dolls. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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