Antique Early China Doll C.1880-1890’s Rare Sawdust Hour Glass Body, LeatherArms

Description

Antique China Doll, 21”German Hertwig. c. 1870’s-1890’s China shoulder plate, china flat shoes, leather arms, original sawdust stuffed body with a nice shape and small waistline. The linen on the body still has a sheen in material. Meet “Rose” she has cotton tucks bloomers, white eyelet cotton petticoat with tucks and lace, a green Calico skirt and Edwardian style Juliet sleeves blouse, adorned with an antique green velvet ribbon bow, antique green ribbon trim and valiance lace. Her sweet face is complemented by a charming Maroon Velvet Antique Bonnet Hat, (Artist made by dove) with a Vintage Tatted lace lining, vintage tiny roses and berries. “Rose” is in really good shape but sold “as is” since she is probably around 140 years old! She has beautiful black lace gloves. Rose has black hair with a deep center part she has one stroke eyebrows. She has exposed ears, red high liner eye lids, red nostrils, pretty blue eyes and apple cheeks! She has “large” flat feet/shoes, (the black is rough and worn), she has cobalt blue garter laces at the knee. Repair/crack to china right calf. Hair rubs on back of china head, tiny fire spots all giving her “character and charm”she has a discolored pinky finger and the ring finger on left hand. Hardly noticeable please view all photos or email me with any questions. She has had minor reinforcement repairs to her arms. Her cloths all have minimal stains consummate with their age. You might want to wash/ soak some of her clothing as I did not attempt. All sales on dolls are final no returns. Some lace and flowers were used for display photos these are not sold with china doll. I will professionally pack her for shipping. Rose is from my collection, she is a beauty and remarkably, in good shape, for her age. Please bid with confidence in this antique treasures. Thank you for your consideration.