This lovely half doll was made in Germany between 1900 - 1920 and although she is an antique she is a delight even today. Her life was most likely atop a pin cushion, lamp shade or even a duster.
There is little available information regarding this very
collectable field of dolls and I have been able to piece together little more
than this:
From 1900 to 1920 saw the greater production of half dolls,
although, a few have been known to be produced prior and after these dates. On
average they ranged in height from 5cm to as high as 15cm and were made of
porcelain, yet others do exist that are shorter and taller as well as being
produced from numerous other material including wax and composition. They are
often found unmarked, marked with their country of origin i.e. Germany or
Japan, or Made In preceding country, or may be marked with a 4-5 digit
pattern/code.
In
value you find crudely painted pieces with arms close to the body,
mostly from Japan and occasionally Germany, at the lower end of the $
scale, and are more commonly found. These pieces only require a 2 piece
mould (front & back) to quickly accomplish the shape.
The
more desirable half dolls with arms away (i.e. away from the body) with
nice detailing are up to 10 times more valuable, especially if they
posses elaborate hair up-does and rare accessories which include: vanity
items, flowers and flower baskets. These pieces require great skill to
achieve moulds of numerous pieces which fit together as a puzzle, which
can then be separated from the piece without breakage.
At
the highest level of value you will find the so called ‘Chocolate
Ladies’ which may command thousands of dollars for their purchase.
You can read more about this precious find in my Etsy store RESTOREDau.
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