What are these worth?
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Ok gang, I found a group of antique dolls while rummaging through my deceased mothers (1991) collection. And now, I am interested in finding out, what they maybe worth.
This doll (1) is some sort off hard material. Could be bake-a-lite (not sure) it's limbs and neck oscillate by means of rope and metal eye hooks, within its body. It's eyes, shut when laid down. If I had to guess, this doll could be 75 years old or more.
Doll (1)
Doll (1)
Doll (2), this dolls face and limbs are made of the same material as doll (1), but it's body is cotton batted (filled) wrapped in a tight weave fabric. It also has half dollar sized metal disk on its mid-back. As you can see, in the following photo of Doll (3).
Doll (3), can see the half dollar sized, metal disk? As I previously stated on the above photo's footnote.
Doll (3)
Doll (4)' this doll is from 1964 and it had a price tag of $25 on its arm. It is also a Harsman doll? So, there you go, these where my mothers collection of my mothers dolls. At least, the dolls that I have located, thus far! Can anyone give me a clue as to what these items, would be worth? Thanks in advance!
6 answers
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These dolls appear to be "vintage" composition (mixture of wood pulp & glue) dolls. Values vary greatly (condition is key). Suggest searching for a "doll club" or "doll doctor" in your area. Usually there will be someone who can repair and evaluate dolls at a local "doll show". Good luck.
D
on Mar 09, 2014
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Agree with dcee. I do think they are composition dolls. The eyes look like they are made of glass(not sure, it's hard to tell from the picture), but a doll maker should be able to help you find out more about them and what they are worth. I can tell you the body was made from a mold, given the mold lines on the bottom of the feet. I use to make porcelain dolls and that would have to be removed, but it's almost impossible to do that with composition bodies, given their nature.
Catherine Smith
on Mar 09, 2014
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There should be some kind of trademark and/or number at the back of the neck as a clue to its maker. Consult a doll encyclopedia with that as a start.
Sally Roesner Fuhr
on Mar 17, 2014
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In my previous post, I did not realize doll # 2's hair is molded. This is the doll like mine and mine, also, has the stuffed body.
Mary C
on Mar 25, 2014
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round disc was to make baby cry when turned over/back and forth.
Debby Worden
on Mar 30, 2014
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There is a site here on Facebook that I belong to, that will help you. It's called: "What Is This?" Antiques, vintage, and unusual item identification. You may want to post these on there!
Barbara R
on Apr 24, 2014
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