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...
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 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...
You are at the annual doll show in your city put on my one of the local doll clubs. You suddenly spot an antique doll that is really calling to you. You approach the doll, looking her over and glance at her...
Your Doll looks sad and bedraggled because her wig is disheveled, matted and perhaps has even lost it's vibrant color. What to do? First of all, if the original wig can be restored, that is the best solution...