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16.5” Very rare size 0 ½ Antique German Heinrich Handwerck Simon & Halbig doll

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16.5” Very rare size 0 ½ Antique German Handwerk Simon & Helbig doll
Truly an outstanding example of one of the most beautiful, classic German dolls ever made, this Handwerk Simon & Helbig has so much going for her. With blue enchanting sleep eyes in original factory setting, beautiful face and a sweet vintage dress, this beauty will remain a gold standard doll in whatever collection she enters. In fact collectors really prize top examples of even the most common dolls. And this beauty is far from common. Take a close look at our photographs of this amazing child; we promise she will not disappoint.
She has a wonderful bisque socket head with blue glass sleep eyes, real mink insert brows (worn), an open mouth with four square-cut upper teeth, pierced ears, and a dimpled chin on a beautifully molded face. She stands at 16.5” tall on an antique fully-jointed wood and composition body, and wears a soft strawberry blond wig, also she has her own small doll.
MARKS: Germany Heinrich Handwerk Simon & Helbig 0 1/2
CONDITION: Excellent. The bisque head is free of any cracks, chips, hairlines, or restoration only small wig pull, and is beautifully molded and painted. The wood and composition body has some areas of age-related wear and touchups, but retains much of its original finish, only hands repainted. The costume is good, with some age-related wear.
Item id: 1860