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Armand Marseille Antique Dolls 1884+ German. Armand Marseille of Sonneberg and Koppelsdorf, Thüringia, Germany was one of the worlds largest and best known bisque / porcelain doll head manufacturer.
German-man bisque dolls brought joy to children and adults alike. They do today too, whether for the simple pleasure of gazing on them as displays or as an investment. Knowledge about their history can only enhance the pleasure of owning them.
All bisque dolls have both heads and bodies made of bisque and were made in France 1860+, Germany 1890+, Japan 1915+ and in America. Dolls range in size from a tiny one inch to fifteen inches tall. The French named these miniature treasurers Poupée de Poche – Pocket dolls or Mignonette.
A bisque doll or porcelain doll is a doll made partially or wholly out of bisque or biscuit porcelain. Bisque dolls are characterized by their realistic, skin-like matte finish. They had their peak of popularity between 1860 and 1900 with French and German dolls.
German bisque dolls are often cherished collectibles and handed down from generation to generation. These high quality, well made dolls will hold their value over time. Keep the dolls out of direct sunlight and free of dust or dirt. Get an online appraisal of your German doll from Dr. Lori.
Antique Bisque French, German Dolls 1860+. Bisque head dolls were introduced in the 1850s by Europeans primarily in France and Germany, also Austria, Bavaria, Belgium, Italy and later during World War 1 in Japan and a few bisque head dolls were made in the United States, USA.
From small all bisque dolls to large composition dolls with bisque heads, there is a German doll for everyone. Historical Value: Antique German dolls offer a tangible connection to the past. Owning one is like holding a piece of history in your hands.
Some of the best known antique dolls made in Germany were made by Armand Marseille. In some ways, Armand Marseille was the Mattel of the German doll market, and the ubiquitous 390 dolly-faced bisque doll was the Barbie Doll. The most common German bisque doll to find is by far the Armand Marseille 390 and 370.
About Us. A Lovingly Curated Collection of Fine French and German Antique Bisque Dolls. Browse our pages and select your dream dolls. Linda Ellen Brown-Trinckes. Linda Trinckes has been involved in antiques for over 50 years, concentrating on Antique Dolls and Bears. She is also an award winning artist doll and bear creator.
Antique Kestner Doll Marked 7, German Bisque, Sweet Face, Pretty Dress and Bonnet, Layaway Available