The goal of this guide is to help antique doll collectors and sellers judge the age, possible country of origin and authenticity of china dolls. eBay is a fine venue for collecting and selling antique china...
Antique dolls need to be specially packed or they usually end up with shattered glass eyes or porcelain heads. I have been very dissapointed in the past because I have received many broken dolls and this can...
Hello and regal regards again to all subjects of the thrift store realm!!! I have been diligently at work sorting through trash or treasures and have come upon a new topic for discussion, doll collecting!!...
The pates on antique bisque head dolls manufactured by Kestner are made of a hard plaster and attached to the bisque with a much softer plaster. The plaster for attaching can be softened quickly and easily...
Manufacturer's ID marks on an antique doll can appear on the back of the head (often hidden by the wig), on the shoulder plate, on the chest or back, or even on the soles of the feet (as in Lenci dolls). In...
Occasionally in the world of antiques, you may come across a mark, DEP, which could mean either Depose or Deponiert. This mark is commonly found on German or French bisque dolls , celluloid, porcelain,...
Let me introduce "FROZEN CHARLOTTE" and her beau "FROZEN CHARLIE" ….charming ANTIQUE Dolls from the VICTORIAN era. To really appreciate these captivating dolls, one must know their history… I plan through...
I love the antique blonde mohair wigs! Unfortunately, some of them are quite dirty, causing the curls to have an ashen appearance. Have you been tempted to wash your antique doll's mohair wig? The results are...
I see a lot of innocent misinformation from people selling dolls on ebay. Innocent because people just do not realize. Frozen Charlotte/Charlie type dolls are just that. A type of doll. A frozen...
The purpose of this guide is to educate buyers and sellers about so-called "parian dolls". There is some confusion between parian, china and bisque dolls. This guide, it is hoped, will help you figure out...