4th Jul, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2003
 

2003

Early 20th Century Steiff Felt Scottish Soldier Doll, with centre seam to face, blond hair,...

Early 20th Century Steiff Felt Scottish Soldier Doll, with centre seam to face, blond hair, felt ears (no Steiff tag), wearing a cotton tartan kilt, mustard coloured felt jacket, with brown leatherette belt, two keys to the top pocket, shaped felt legs with black shoes, felt gaiters with tartan mounts, black hat with tartan trim (a.f.) 35.5cm; Circa 1930s Lenci Felt Jointed Doll, wearing a white felt dress with scalloped hem and appliqued with coloured felt petals and large blue bow to the reverse, matching shoes, wearing a large yellow felt and blue trimmed sun hat, painted side glancing eyes and light brown wig, 40cm (a.f.) (2)

Sold for £420
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

. Steiff solider - numerous small holes overall, stitched repairs to jacket, gaiters, shoulders, left thumb and to the centre seam on the back, wig very worn, and some discolouration. Lenci doll - quite discoloured and grubby overall, some damage to the hem of hte dress, and blue bow. Couple of holes to the face and two brown spot marks to her forehead. Hat has faded and discoloured several holes to the hat, some paint flakes to the the eyes and lips.

 


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