A fine 19th century German china shoulder-head doll

A fine 19th century German china shoulder-head doll, Conta & Boehme or Eberlein with blue upward glancing eyes, good modelling to face, black painted and moulded elaborate centre-parted hair falling in curls onto face, a plait across the front of head holds back two curtains of hair, the back of hair plaited and coiled in two directions at the back of head, stuffed cotton body with china limbs, black painted heeled boots, original brown silk dress with lace trim, heart shaped pendant on chain, crochet and gilt metal purse, stiffened cream muslin pleated petticoat, white cotton petticoat and drawers —20in. (51cm.) high (broken and glued at ankle, and few small holes to dress)

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