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19TH C ANTIQUE GERMAN MINERVA DOLL W/PAINTED BRASS HEAD, ORIG STUFFED LINEN BODY
19TH C ANTIQUE GERMAN MINERVA DOLL W/PAINTED BRASS HEAD, ORIG STUFFED LINEN BODY
19TH C ANTIQUE GERMAN MINERVA DOLL W/PAINTED BRASS HEAD, ORIG STUFFED LINEN BODY
19TH C ANTIQUE GERMAN MINERVA DOLL W/PAINTED BRASS HEAD, ORIG STUFFED LINEN BODY
19TH C ANTIQUE GERMAN MINERVA DOLL W/PAINTED BRASS HEAD, ORIG STUFFED LINEN BODY
19TH C ANTIQUE GERMAN MINERVA DOLL W/PAINTED BRASS HEAD, ORIG STUFFED LINEN BODY
19TH C ANTIQUE GERMAN MINERVA DOLL W/PAINTED BRASS HEAD, ORIG STUFFED LINEN BODY
19TH C ANTIQUE GERMAN MINERVA DOLL W/PAINTED BRASS HEAD, ORIG STUFFED LINEN BODY
19TH C ANTIQUE GERMAN MINERVA DOLL W/PAINTED BRASS HEAD, ORIG STUFFED LINEN BODY
19TH C ANTIQUE GERMAN MINERVA DOLL W/PAINTED BRASS HEAD, ORIG STUFFED LINEN BODY
19TH C ANTIQUE GERMAN MINERVA DOLL W/PAINTED BRASS HEAD, ORIG STUFFED LINEN BODY
19TH C ANTIQUE GERMAN MINERVA DOLL W/PAINTED BRASS HEAD, ORIG STUFFED LINEN BODY

19TH C ANTIQUE GERMAN MINERVA DOLL W/PAINTED BRASS HEAD, ORIG STUFFED LINEN BODY

$ 77.88

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Fair to Good overall antique cond: Offered for your review & consideration is this absolutely untouched, 'as-is,' as-found,' antique German Minerva Victorian full-figure doll, w/hand-painted brass head & home-made stitched/stuffed linen body, w/torso, arms & legs. The doll's head once featured inserted glass eyes, which are still presumably inside of the hollow head, since something (1 or 2 objects) can be heard rolling around inside. No attempt has been made to redress or 'in-paint' the paint loss on the face. This is an imported German doll nearly 120-140 yrs old & was clearly used & used often by its young owners. The pink, ocher & sepia colored linen of the stuffed body is soiled in places. The doll hasn't been touched & wasn't cleaned or even dusted. It's estate fresh & was found here in southern NH. The stuffed body is by & lg intact & doesn't suffer from any loss of limbs or material. There are a few sm holes, tears & old repairs to the stuffed linen body. Authentic. Original.
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • 'Minerva' antique German doll: Female figure
  • Skin Color: Fair/Light
  • Packaging: Without Packaging
  • Brand/Artist: Minerva
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Features: Antique
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian
  • Doll Size: 21" in Height
  • Brand: Minerva (Germany)
  • 'As-is,' as-found, orig vint cond: No 'in-painting' or repairs
  • Antique: European
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Material: Painted brass head, stuffed cloth body
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Manufactured brass head: Hand painted head, homemade stuffed body
  • 6" in Width: 3 1/2" in Depth
  • Victorian: German
  • Modified Item: No
  • Late 19th century: Circa 1875-1895
  • Eye Color: Glass eyes still inside head
  • Doll Gender: Girl Doll
  • Hair Color: Blonde
  • *Glass eyes presumably still inside head: 100% absolutely original vintage condition

    Description

    LATE 19TH CENTURY
    ANTIQUE GERMAN
    'MINERVA'
    FEMALE DOLL, W/PAINTED BRASS HEAD &
    ORIGINAL HANDMADE STUFFED LINEN BODY
    (GLASS EYES INSIDE HEAD)
    Circa 1875-1895
    German 19th c Victorian dolls
    DIMENSIONS:
    21" Height x 6" Width x 3
    ½" Depth
    DESCRIPTION:
    Offered for your review and consideration is this absolutely untouched, 'as-is,' 'as-found,' antique
    German 'Minerva' Victorian full-figure doll,
    with hand-painted brass head and home-made stitched & stuffed linen body, with torso, arms and legs. The doll's head once featured inserted glass eyes, which are still presumably inside of the hollow head, since something (one or two objects) can be heard rolling around inside. No attempt has been made to redress or 'in-paint' the paint loss on the face. This is an imported German doll nearly 120-140 years old and was clearly used and used often by its young American female owners. The pink, ocher and sepia colored linen of the stuffed body is soiled in places. The doll hasn't been touched and wasn't cleaned or even dusted. It's estate fresh and was found here in southern New Hampshire. The stuffed body is by and large intact and doesn't suffer from any loss of limbs or material. There are a few small holes, tears and old repairs to the stuffed linen body and what appear to be sewn repairs to the doll's knees. A great antique doll with a slightly unnerving, spooky, steampunk, eerie presence. If you're not afraid of antique clowns or old dolls then this
    German Minerva
    19th century antique brass headed doll might look awfully good placed next to your collection of early and primitive antiques. Authentic and 100% original. Terrific.
    CONDITION:
    Fair to Good overall antique condition.
    (*Please scroll down the page to view enlarged photos below. Thank you.)