Antique German Bisque Head Doll by Handwerck
This 17 inch tall doll has a bisque socket head, free of any chips, cracks, or repairs, with an original finish composition ball jointed body. She wears an all original costume including a red wool dress with lace, ribbon, and button adornment, white cotton lace trimmed underclothing, black socks with old black shoes, and a red/light brown hat. The back of the neck is incised, “109 7 ½//Germany//Handwerck” and the doll retains her original blonde mohair wig. There is no pate; however, with the fabric cap attached to the wig, it appears to not really be needed. Maybe there never was a pate on this young lady. The doll has an open mouth with upper teeth and blue glass sleep eyes. She was manufactured, in Germany around the 1900s, by the Heinrich Handwerck Company. This is an absolutely beautiful doll and a mold most coveted by collectors. Her condition and original costuming add to her appeal.