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...
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...
First of all, I have been making Reproductions of Antique Dolls for over 25 years..I can usually spot one across the room.. But, I'm not talking about dolls that reputable doll artists make.. I'm talking about...
STRINGING AN ANTIQUE DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD You need for your work : - a wire with hook in the length as the doll's torso and upper leg is - hook for your doll head - scissors - elastic - maybe...
Germany was the most important and traditional country for making dolls and toys in the years from 1820 to 1930.The region Sonneberg (Thueringia) and Waltershausen provided work in this industry to most of...
There is nothing worse then receiving a broken antique bisque head doll in the mail due to poor packing by the Seller. No excuse for this to happen if you pack the doll well. When shipping out an antique...
As an antique doll dealer , and a long time in business , I am time to time confronted with customers questions : What is the worth of an antique doll with a damage ? As each collector is collecting very...