11th Feb, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST

Textiles Sale

 
Lot 2000
 

2000

An Early 20th Century Bisque Socket Head Marotte Doll, on turned bone handle, with mechanical...

An Early 20th Century Bisque Socket Head Marotte Doll, on turned bone handle, with mechanical mechanism (a.f.), blue glass eyes, orange wig, pierced ears, wearing a pink and cream silk outfit with pom pom mounts, lace and gilt metallic trims, 34cm

Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £150


 

The impressed mark is difficult to read to the back of her head. Some wig losses. Silk split and faded. Mechanical music box is not working. Some staining/marks to the bone handle

 


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Auction: Textiles Sale, 11th Feb, 2017

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