Joy's Antique Dolls at Ruby Lane : Specializing in Rare china & parian antique dolls plus much more ~ Shop Now!

Specializing in Rare china & parian antique dolls plus much more ~ Shop Now!
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Shop with us as we celebrate our TENTH Anniversary online. Huge selection of SALE items.

Today's Featured Items

Breathtaking French Fashion Doll Gown c1870s Delectable Couture

$1,250 USD
Breathtaking French Fashion Doll Gown c1870s Delectable..

SALE Bonnie Babe Doll by Averill 17" Tall Choice Bisque Head

$1,135 USD
SALE Bonnie Babe Doll by Averill 17" Tall Choice Bisque..

$245 USD
SALE Civil War Era Large Black Bonnet Very Fine

$145 USD
Miniature Diary circa 1929 Many Factual Charts

$225 USD
Antique Black Chenille Wired Bonnet Blue Silk Flowers

SALE American Composition Baby Doll Tin Sleep Eyes circa 1920s

$165 USD
SALE American Composition Baby Doll Tin Sleep Eyes ..

Miniature Baltimore Album Brides Quilt Entirely Hand Stitched

$195 USD
Miniature Baltimore Album Brides Quilt Entirely Hand ..

SALE Jumeau Bebe Size 16 Scarce 33" Size Gorgeous Antique Costume

$3,495 USD
SALE Jumeau Bebe Size 16 Scarce 33" Size Gorgeous ..

SALE Early Fashion Doll Gown Three Pieces for Larger French Fashion or China

$459 USD
SALE Early Fashion Doll Gown Three Pieces for Larger ..

SALE Beidermeir China Head Doll CHOICE Original Fancy Wig

$1,099 USD
SALE Beidermeir China Head Doll CHOICE Original Fancy ..

$365 USD
Antique Green Silk & Velvet Fashion Costume

French Brittany Walnut Dowry Cabinet for Fashion or Bebe

$495 USD
French Brittany Walnut Dowry Cabinet for Fashion or ..

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About Joy's Antique Dolls

Our Service Pledge To You:
We pledge outstanding customer service and fast response to all orders and questions; always within 24 hours. In addition, we GUARANTY the authenticity of each of our items! We carefully research and photograph every item and guaranty each one to be "as described or better". All items are carefully protected in a smoke, odor, and pet free environment!

About Us

~ MAY 2008 OFFERINGS! ~

See our color ad in Antique Doll Collector Magazine every month. Below, we display our MAY 2008 magazine ad. Items offered in this ad will be listed in the shop once the magazine has been in circulation for a minimum of one week unless they were sold out of the ad. You may telephone the shop or email us for more information or photos on any item listed in the ad at any time you wish.

If you use the WISH LIST, don't forget to check it regularly. We have been making some additional mark-down offers on individual list items. You must mention your wish list entry date to take advantage of these discounts. Since your Wish List is anonymous, we don't know who you are and cannot track our offers any other way. Tip: The wish list tool only allows one shop comment, so it is a good idea to delete your wish and then reinstate it if you do not want to take advantage of the offer. This will let you receive a second (or third) shop offer at another time. Enjoy!

Check the Ruby Lane Blog Spot where we contribute to "Notes From the Lane" with information pertinent to antique doll collecting. You will find the blog under the RELAX sign at the very top of every page on Ruby Lane. The blog is the last item on the drop-down menu under the RELAX sign. Enjoy!

Some of our favorite anonymous quotes:

"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." Eric Hoffer

"You only live once - but if you work it right, once is enough." Joe E. Lewis

"Remember that happiness is a way of travel - not a destination." Roy M. Goodman

"You can either complain that rose bushes have thorns - or rejoice that thorn bushes have roses." .

"Be kind. Every person you meet is fighting a hard battle."

"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."

"Fall seven times, stand up eight."

See our "Favorite Links" page for a new page all about one of our dolls with provenance. The sweet little china head doll, circa 1850's, belonged to the James Family of Kearney, Missouri. Yes, the family of Frank and Jesse James, the famous outlaws!

As always, in our shop you will find dolls in nearly every category and a wide range of prices to fit every budget. Unless otherwise noted in our descriptions, bisque and china heads are free of damage and repair. We consistently offer an Endless Variety of the Finest Quality antique dolls in nearly every category of antique doll collecting. Please browse through our shop catalog (left hand column of every page) and see for yourself the terrific variety on hand.

LAYAWAY:We are pleased to offer generous layaway plans to our buyers who desire deferred payment plans. While we do not charge interest for the use of our funds over the layaway term, we do require that payments be made on time and in the agreed upon amount. Our Layaway Agreement and Payment Plan outlines all of the terms, conditions, and penalties governing the agreement. We require each layaway customer to be certain of his or her ability and willingness to honor the full agreement prior to entering into a layaway transaction with us.

DOLL STANDS: We stock used doll stands in various sizes from tiny to very large. In most cases, these are the older, heavier stands that hold your dolls more securely than the newer ones. Prices range from $5 to $16 based on size and availability; we will discount when you buy 5 or more. Update: We have sold out of large and extra-large stands.

BROWSING TIPS: Browsing? Click on the "This Weeks Arrivals" category in the upper left column of this page. If you have not utilized the catalogs, try it. Click on "Dolls" and choose the category you wish to browse from the box of sub-categories displayed above the thumbnail photos in the upper center of the page. On the right hand side of the display pages, you can click a link entitled "show pics only" to see photos only; this will eliminate a lot of scrolling and makes browsing faster, or you can see fewer dolls per page with abbreviated descriptions. Click on any doll photo to see a full page of larger photos in a pop-up box; then click on the links above the large photos to “zoom” in or to magnify any photo. Important Note: Please don't overlook the "Collectibles Category". There are numerous "antiques" listed in the collectibles category, merely because they are priced under $100; the Ruby Lane site requires that items priced under $100 be listed as collectibles, even though they may be genuinely antique. Don't let the best bargains get away because they cannot be listed in the "antique" category. This is a tip you may GREATLY appreciate.

ALL OUR DOLLS ARE LOVINGLY CARED FOR IN A PROTECTED, SMOKE, PET, and ODOR-FREE ENVIRONMENT. Listed dolls are stored flat and covered for full protection from breakage and dust in a restricted area with 'owner's only' access. Dolls are never displayed on stands or on view to the general public. Items on layaway are wrapped and labeled and are not disturbed again until they are packed for shipment. Inventory protection is of the utmost importance at Joy's Antique Dolls and listed dolls are not on display.

MC/VISA ~ AMEX ~ DISCOVER ~ LAYAWAY

News: We travel regularly to bring to you the widest variety of antique dolls and accessories possible. Check our shop often as we continue to list new items while maintaining our standards for research, thorough photo representation, and complete descriptions. We want your buying experience at Joy's Antique Dolls internet shop to be the next best thing to buying your doll in person. As always, if you are looking for something in particular, just email us to ask if we have it ~ we just might.

We invite you to sign up for our Newsletter. Receive advance notice of specials, sales, and exciting new offerings for “SUBSCRIBERS ONLY”. Click on the"Favorite Links" link in the Shop Tools box at the right of any shop page; there you will find a link to sign up for our mailings. Your information is confidential and we follow strict anti-spam guidelines! We do not share or sell our list, and newsletters are sent no more than 12 times each year. If you haven't signed up yet, now is a good time, because you don't want to miss our next "Subscribers ONLY Sale".

Our shop is featured in "Doll Reader" magazine. See the June/July issue, "Shoppe Talk" section (pg. 18) for an interview with Joy Bradley, Proprietor of Joy's Antique Dolls.

Click on "Favorite Links" in the Shop Tools box at the right of any shop page. There you will find a link to our informational web pages where we have placed lots of useful information for doll collectors and much more!

NOTICE: All information, descriptions, photographs, and content in our internet shop is the property of Joy's Antique Dolls and may not be copied, reproduced, or published without our express written permission in accordance with copyright laws. If you see our photos or descriptions on any other site, please send us an email so that we may investigate active piracy. All our items are linked to our shop for your buying safety.

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Joy Bradley
P O Box 302
Franklin, KY 42135-0302
Tel: 9am - 6pm Central M-Fri #270-586-0384 Sat-Sun By Chance


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