RARE sgnd German antique, brunette DOTTER china doll incised: 4 Pat'd Dec 7,1880

Description

Very difficult to find, 17" tall, signed, brunette
Bawo & DOTTER
china shoulderhead lady doll (circa 1880) with curls covering her ears, flat on top with white center part, double lid lines, blue eyes, pretty mouth, molded hollow at her throat, wonderful original, very heavy china arms and legs that match her head (each is
incised: 4
). Her legs have
molded & painted orange boots
, tan soles and
green garters
, good clean cloth body,
shoulderplate is incised
:
4/Pat.Dec. 7/80.
Charles T. Dotter & Francis H. Bawo
imported these hard to find dolls in 1884. See extensive chapter in, "Identifying German Chinas"-Krombholz and Coleman's Encyclopedia for more information and photos. She wears original antique slip and long pantaloons, has some light kiln specs which were made in the factory firing (look like freckles) and is in excellent condition. She has no cracks or chips and no repairs (slight paint wear to her boots) and no odors as she is from a smoke free home. (3469 loc 10)
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