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Up for sale is an authentic 14-Inch Antique German Bisque Shoulder-Head Doll manufactured by König & Wernicke (marked K & W No. 11/0). Founded in Waltershausen, Thuringia, Germany in 1912, König & Wernicke produced exceptionally fine porcelain dolls using heads sourced from premier German porcelain houses like Bähr & Pröschild.
She features a bisque porcelain shoulder-head with stationary blue glass eyes, painted upper and lower eyelashes, feathered eyebrows, rosy cheeks, and an open mouth showing tiny white teeth. She has curly brown hair and a soft leather/kidskin body.
She comes dressed in a Victorian-style black dress featuring floral embroidery, white lace trim, gold front button details, a pink ribbon waist sash, black net stockings, tie-up shoes, and a matching black bonnet with ribbon loop accents.
The front of her bisque shoulder plate features the distinct hand-incised marking:K & W No. 11/0
Includes a metal display stand.
Condition Details:
Bisque Shoulder-Head: Excellent antique condition. Free of chips, cracks, or hairlines. Face paint remains smooth, clean, and crisp.
Kidskin Body & Limbs: Soft leather kid body is structurally sound under clothing.
Outfit: Black embroidered gown, lace trim, pink waist ribbon, bonnet, and shoes are clean and well presented.
Markings: Incised K & W No. 11/0 maker\'s mark on the shoulder plate is clear and legible.
Height: Approx. 14\" tall
Ships quickly and securely via USPS Ground Advantage.
Carefully packed with tissue fill inside the bonnet and double-wrapped with heavy bubble padding around the bisque shoulder-head to guarantee safe arrival.
Comes from a smoke-free environment.
Please look over the pictures closely and feel free to reach out if you have any questions before purchasing!