This young lady—oh no, she isn’t that young, as I guess she is a Mark Farmer doll from the 1950s. Her facial expression is even a big angry could scare off today’s children. She appears that she was played with. Additional Details Artist/Creator: unknown Dimensions: Height 36 cm Material: Porcelain (Head, Arms, Legs), Cotton, and … Read more
I never considered collecting dolls until I found this little lady. Born in 1889, my great-grandma would have loved this doll. Today’s children might be scared of her, but the doll’s looks were state-of-the-art for my great-grandma. Hertwig & Company produced these dolls for the US market from 1888 until 1940. Remarkable is the blue … Read more
A carved puzzle ball is a Chinese puzzle ball or “ivory ball.” These intricate objects are often made from materials like ivory, jade, or bone and feature multiple concentric spheres carved within each other. The outermost sphere is typically adorned with elaborate designs, such as floral patterns or animal motifs. The craftsmanship of creating a … Read more