RARE Bahr & Proschild 224 Cabinet Doll - MARY ANN HALL COL. Antique Bisque German
Item History & Price
Very Rare - Early
BAHR & PROSCHILD Mold 224
15" Cabinet DollFrom the Mary Ann Hall Collection
Original Antique DollMade in Germany - c.1880
[ PROVENANCE... ]
Your doll came from a high-end doll auction where they featured the personal collection (estate) of the late Mary Ann Hall -- a member of NADDA and UFDC. Mary Ann only collected the very best dolls.
[ FEATURES AND DETAILS... ]
- Bisque Head / Composition Body...- Stands Approx. 14.5" Tall
- Marked: "224" (only)
TREAT YOURSELF TO THIS CUTIE PATOOTIE -- just toooooo adorable to pass up!
She is a desirable, quality doll made by Bahr & Proschild -- one of their early and most hard-to-find molds -- #224. A fabulous, petite 15" cabinet-size doll.
She's just peaches-and-cream, made (I believe) for the French market. Her precious face is finely painted. She has original teeth in that little smiley mouth; beautiful, large dark-brown SET eyes; and the earlier-style straight wrists.
Her honey-blond wig is full and beautiful. She has pierced ears, and the prettiest earrings that accent her sweet antique gauzey outfit (with hand embroidery), cotton underwear, very pale pink leather boots, and a straw hat to match.
She will be a valuable addition -- from MARY ANN HALL'S collection -- to yours.
[ CONDITION... ]
- Beautiful antique condition -- from a non-smoking environment.- No hairlines, cracks, chips or rubs to her head noticed after close examination.IMPORTANT: Besides the noteworthy issues mentioned above, EXPECT any antique doll (bisque/composition/leather/china/wood) to ALSO have:
(1) SIGNS OF AGE - for example: toned/crazed/chipped composition, minor wig pulls, loss of "hair" lashes on bisque heads (if they had them), not-so-tight stringing, etc., and ...
(2) MINOR CONSERVATION WORK by previous owners/collectors - for example: reset eyes (in most cases!), repairs to wig, repairs to clothing, touch-ups on composition/finish/paint, etc.
SO ... Any MAJOR issues -- hairline crack, total repaint, etc. -- would be itemized above, but these normal age/conservation details are not. They are to be expected. Thank you.
PLEASE SUPERSIZE ALL PHOTOS, AND ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING/BUYING. I'LL BE GLAD TO ANSWER.
[ ALL ABOUT SHIPPING... ]DON'T OVERPAY FOR SHIPPING: U.S. purchasers, please be sure to check all shipping options I'm offering. Shipping costs can vary dramatically depending on your Zip code, so choose the one that best suits your needs. I never inflate shipping to make hidden profits. If you believe the shipping is too high, please contact me (with Zip code) and I'll be glad to double-check it for you!
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: By default, international shipping is through eBay's Global Shipping Program, which means the shipping rates are set by eBay (outside my control). BUT ... If you live in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, or U.K., message me for possible options other than Global Shipping Program. (These countries have more flexible Priority Post options, but it depends on the size and value of the item you're purchasing.)COMBINED SHIPPING: I will gladly combine shipping if you contact me before paying (for a combined invoice) ... and provided the items can travel safely in the same box.
NOTHING TO COMBINE? Visit my eBay store and click on the "Dolls" category: "Saddle Mountain Treasures" (Opens in a separate window/tab.)
[ RETURN POLICY ON DOLL LOTS... ]It is with deep regret that -- after 14 years selling on eBay, and with 100% positive feedback -- I've had to change my return policy on dolls to "NO RETURNS, AND NO PARTIAL REFUNDS."As often happens, it's the few bad apples out there who ruin it for the rest of us. These dishonest people will buy a doll, then try to improve or restore it ... not knowing what they're doing. And then, when they realize they've ruined the doll, they return it saying it was defective. Or else they keep the doll and demand a "partial refund" based on the alleged defect -- which is another trending scam on eBay.I sell these dolls for a living so, my sincere apologies to you -- the honest majority of eBay buyers -- that I can no longer afford to accept doll returns. (Of course, shipping loss or damage is a different matter; that is fully covered by insurance.)BUT HAVING SAID ALL THAT ...I do bend over backwards, attempting to disclose any noteworthy condition issues I can find or think of. But these are antique and vintage dolls -- so, please understand that they won't be in brand-new condition. There will always be some minor indication of their age, and it would be impossible to itemize every single pinhead-size stain on the outfit, or hairline scratch on the body. Please expect these types of conditions with old dolls.
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BAHR & PROSCHILD Mold 224
15" Cabinet DollFrom the Mary Ann Hall Collection
Original Antique DollMade in Germany - c.1880
[ PROVENANCE... ]
Your doll came from a high-end doll auction where they featured the personal collection (estate) of the late Mary Ann Hall -- a member of NADDA and UFDC. Mary Ann only collected the very best dolls.
[ FEATURES AND DETAILS... ]
- Bisque Head / Composition Body...- Stands Approx. 14.5" Tall
- Marked: "224" (only)
TREAT YOURSELF TO THIS CUTIE PATOOTIE -- just toooooo adorable to pass up!
She is a desirable, quality doll made by Bahr & Proschild -- one of their early and most hard-to-find molds -- #224. A fabulous, petite 15" cabinet-size doll.
She's just peaches-and-cream, made (I believe) for the French market. Her precious face is finely painted. She has original teeth in that little smiley mouth; beautiful, large dark-brown SET eyes; and the earlier-style straight wrists.
Her honey-blond wig is full and beautiful. She has pierced ears, and the prettiest earrings that accent her sweet antique gauzey outfit (with hand embroidery), cotton underwear, very pale pink leather boots, and a straw hat to match.
She will be a valuable addition -- from MARY ANN HALL'S collection -- to yours.
[ CONDITION... ]
- Beautiful antique condition -- from a non-smoking environment.- No hairlines, cracks, chips or rubs to her head noticed after close examination.IMPORTANT: Besides the noteworthy issues mentioned above, EXPECT any antique doll (bisque/composition/leather/china/wood) to ALSO have:
(1) SIGNS OF AGE - for example: toned/crazed/chipped composition, minor wig pulls, loss of "hair" lashes on bisque heads (if they had them), not-so-tight stringing, etc., and ...
(2) MINOR CONSERVATION WORK by previous owners/collectors - for example: reset eyes (in most cases!), repairs to wig, repairs to clothing, touch-ups on composition/finish/paint, etc.
SO ... Any MAJOR issues -- hairline crack, total repaint, etc. -- would be itemized above, but these normal age/conservation details are not. They are to be expected. Thank you.
PLEASE SUPERSIZE ALL PHOTOS, AND ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING/BUYING. I'LL BE GLAD TO ANSWER.
[ ALL ABOUT SHIPPING... ]DON'T OVERPAY FOR SHIPPING: U.S. purchasers, please be sure to check all shipping options I'm offering. Shipping costs can vary dramatically depending on your Zip code, so choose the one that best suits your needs. I never inflate shipping to make hidden profits. If you believe the shipping is too high, please contact me (with Zip code) and I'll be glad to double-check it for you!
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: By default, international shipping is through eBay's Global Shipping Program, which means the shipping rates are set by eBay (outside my control). BUT ... If you live in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, or U.K., message me for possible options other than Global Shipping Program. (These countries have more flexible Priority Post options, but it depends on the size and value of the item you're purchasing.)COMBINED SHIPPING: I will gladly combine shipping if you contact me before paying (for a combined invoice) ... and provided the items can travel safely in the same box.
NOTHING TO COMBINE? Visit my eBay store and click on the "Dolls" category: "Saddle Mountain Treasures" (Opens in a separate window/tab.)
[ RETURN POLICY ON DOLL LOTS... ]It is with deep regret that -- after 14 years selling on eBay, and with 100% positive feedback -- I've had to change my return policy on dolls to "NO RETURNS, AND NO PARTIAL REFUNDS."As often happens, it's the few bad apples out there who ruin it for the rest of us. These dishonest people will buy a doll, then try to improve or restore it ... not knowing what they're doing. And then, when they realize they've ruined the doll, they return it saying it was defective. Or else they keep the doll and demand a "partial refund" based on the alleged defect -- which is another trending scam on eBay.I sell these dolls for a living so, my sincere apologies to you -- the honest majority of eBay buyers -- that I can no longer afford to accept doll returns. (Of course, shipping loss or damage is a different matter; that is fully covered by insurance.)BUT HAVING SAID ALL THAT ...I do bend over backwards, attempting to disclose any noteworthy condition issues I can find or think of. But these are antique and vintage dolls -- so, please understand that they won't be in brand-new condition. There will always be some minor indication of their age, and it would be impossible to itemize every single pinhead-size stain on the outfit, or hairline scratch on the body. Please expect these types of conditions with old dolls.
[Blurb required by eBay for cell phone users:] *** PLEASE VIEW THE FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE BIDDING. IT CONTAINS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION. THANK YOU. ***
If you are on a mobile device, click "Read More." Or, if you see a "Full Description" button, click on that.
