Antique Bisque Head Doll, Kestner 171 Germany, 14” Marked Ball - Jointed Body CUTE
Item History & Price
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The enchanting Hannah May is available for adoption! Lovingly wrapped in tissue paper and stored in a trunk for many years, this delightful little girl would love to b...e loved by you! ❤️This absolutely adorable cabinet-sized antique doll was made by JD Kestner in thelate 1800s, and she is the desirable mold number 171. She has her originalmarked antique composition and wooden ball-jointed body too!
What an endearing expression she has! With the slight gap between her frontteeth, Hannah is such a delightful little cutie! Her teeth ARE all there in her open mouth, and she has coral-shaded lips. She has a peaches-and-cream complexion, with hand-paintedupper and lower lashes, feathered eyebrows and mesmerizing pale blue glasssleep eyes.
Standing a diminutive 14”, Hannah makes a spectacular cabinet-ready display.Her body is marked Germany and her head is incised B 6 Made in Germany 171. Shewears a lovely lacy white antique dress and lace-trimmed pantaloons. Her shoesare black and vintage and her antique mohair wig – although a bit short – has beenstyled into an sweet little twist. A large silk bow adorns her cute little head.
Hannah May is in superb condition for her elderly age with absolutely NO damageto her bisque head. Her body has its original finish with a few little surfacechips here and there. Two fingers have been rebuilt. Her eyewax is perfect andher sleep eyes work perfectly as they should. Her stringing excellent and makesit possible for her to be posed in a variety of ways. Her pantaloons have some loving repairs.
Kestner is very well known for their charming playthings, and was nicknamed TheKing of the Dollmakers. Their dolls are exceptionally well-made and sought-after.
This little child doll is an ideal example of their amazing workmanship. Little Hannah May wouldbe an ideal acquisition for anyone, like me, who loves beautiful dolls in thevery best condition!
WE LOVE OUR BIDDERS! We are thankful for you every day. Please check out ourother auctions, including Huge Lot Sterling Silver Fine Jewelry, 167.97g, Bracelets Earrings Pendants More, 3 Genuine Gemstone Necklaces, Abalone Shell, Amethyst & More, Boho Hippie Cool!, 5 Antique 10K Gold Stickpins 7.82g FineJewelry Gemstones, Opal, Amethyst, Cameo, 9 14K Gold Fine Jewelry, 26.04g, Pendants, Pins, Necklace, Cuff Links, Not Scrap, 3 Antique French Terre de Fer FaiencePlates “Nos Gloires Militaires”, 1870s-80s.
We charge actual shipping costs with no handling fees. We’ll ship this item for$15.00 Priority Mail Insured in the continental United States only. The shippingcosts for this item are an estimate and may be less depending on yourlocation. However, if the actual shippingcosts are less, we WILL refund the difference. We pack with tender lovingcare, and love to combine shipping. We’re also happy to arrange for free pick-upif you can come to Lancaster PA.
Please pay within 3 days of end of auction. We'll ship within 1 business day ofreceipt of payment. Pennsylvania residents pay 6% sales tax. While we prefer toship to the United States only, we will ship overseas to interested collectors –but will need to quote actual shipping costs BEFORE the end of the auction. Allinternational sales will be shipped USPS Priority Mail International insured.We also cannot predict other fees such as tariffs or duty taxes for each country.
Happy eBaying!
The enchanting Hannah May is available for adoption! Lovingly wrapped in tissue paper and stored in a trunk for many years, this delightful little girl would love to b...e loved by you! ❤️This absolutely adorable cabinet-sized antique doll was made by JD Kestner in thelate 1800s, and she is the desirable mold number 171. She has her originalmarked antique composition and wooden ball-jointed body too!
What an endearing expression she has! With the slight gap between her frontteeth, Hannah is such a delightful little cutie! Her teeth ARE all there in her open mouth, and she has coral-shaded lips. She has a peaches-and-cream complexion, with hand-paintedupper and lower lashes, feathered eyebrows and mesmerizing pale blue glasssleep eyes.
Standing a diminutive 14”, Hannah makes a spectacular cabinet-ready display.Her body is marked Germany and her head is incised B 6 Made in Germany 171. Shewears a lovely lacy white antique dress and lace-trimmed pantaloons. Her shoesare black and vintage and her antique mohair wig – although a bit short – has beenstyled into an sweet little twist. A large silk bow adorns her cute little head.
Hannah May is in superb condition for her elderly age with absolutely NO damageto her bisque head. Her body has its original finish with a few little surfacechips here and there. Two fingers have been rebuilt. Her eyewax is perfect andher sleep eyes work perfectly as they should. Her stringing excellent and makesit possible for her to be posed in a variety of ways. Her pantaloons have some loving repairs.
Kestner is very well known for their charming playthings, and was nicknamed TheKing of the Dollmakers. Their dolls are exceptionally well-made and sought-after.
This little child doll is an ideal example of their amazing workmanship. Little Hannah May wouldbe an ideal acquisition for anyone, like me, who loves beautiful dolls in thevery best condition!
WE LOVE OUR BIDDERS! We are thankful for you every day. Please check out ourother auctions, including Huge Lot Sterling Silver Fine Jewelry, 167.97g, Bracelets Earrings Pendants More, 3 Genuine Gemstone Necklaces, Abalone Shell, Amethyst & More, Boho Hippie Cool!, 5 Antique 10K Gold Stickpins 7.82g FineJewelry Gemstones, Opal, Amethyst, Cameo, 9 14K Gold Fine Jewelry, 26.04g, Pendants, Pins, Necklace, Cuff Links, Not Scrap, 3 Antique French Terre de Fer FaiencePlates “Nos Gloires Militaires”, 1870s-80s.
We charge actual shipping costs with no handling fees. We’ll ship this item for$15.00 Priority Mail Insured in the continental United States only. The shippingcosts for this item are an estimate and may be less depending on yourlocation. However, if the actual shippingcosts are less, we WILL refund the difference. We pack with tender lovingcare, and love to combine shipping. We’re also happy to arrange for free pick-upif you can come to Lancaster PA.
Please pay within 3 days of end of auction. We'll ship within 1 business day ofreceipt of payment. Pennsylvania residents pay 6% sales tax. While we prefer toship to the United States only, we will ship overseas to interested collectors –but will need to quote actual shipping costs BEFORE the end of the auction. Allinternational sales will be shipped USPS Priority Mail International insured.We also cannot predict other fees such as tariffs or duty taxes for each country.
Happy eBaying!
