05-12-200105-12-2001
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2070
May 12, 2001 10:00 AMCalender
92

English Poured Wax Doll with Wire-Operated Eyes

Sell one like this
$748$650
Auction: Sale #2070 - 2070Location: BoltonDate / Time: May 12, 2001 10:00AM

Description:

English Poured Wax Doll with Wire-Operated Eyes, mid-19th century, blue eyes on rocker activated by attached wire protruding from left hip, closed mouth (lips touched up, light cracking),light brown human hair wig set in ringlets, cloth body, wax lower limbs, (minor cracking to legs),original undergarments with bound hole where wire exits body, covered buttons, long white cotton baby slip and dress with embroidered lace trim, original blue fabric square-toed shoes (wear),ht. 27 in.
Estimate $800-1,200