Rare 13 " OTTO GANS 945 - Cabinet Baby Doll - C. 1920 Antique Bisque - Head German
Item History & Price
Rare - OTTO GANS #975
13" Cabinet Baby
Original Antique DollMade in Germany - c.1920
[ FEATURES AND DETAILS... ]
- Bisque Head / Composition Baby Body
- Stands Approx. 13" Tall
- Marked: "Otto Gans / Germany / 975 / A.1.M."
This is a rare bisque-head German cabinet baby, mold #975, by Otto Gans. (The "A.1.M" is because Otto Gans had this particular head mold produced for them by Armand Marseille.)
She has such an ador...able baby face, with brown glass sleep eyes. The bisque head is on a five-piece bent-limb composition body that is jointed at the shoulders and hips.
Her gown is simply precious, and was made for a doll this size (not just one of those oversized christening gowns you so often see that people throw on baby dolls). The eyelet design is amazing and very involved. It is an off-white color with a silk floral embellishment. Check out the photos.
Here is a little girl to cherish and adopt in your loving family. She will not disappoint!
- The following props are not included: CAT.
[ CONDITION... ]
- Beautiful antique condition -- from a non-smoking environment.- Her bisque head is free of damage.
- She is not strung very tightly and will need to be restrung at some point.
- The off-white gown has the usual light age toning.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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13" Cabinet Baby
Original Antique DollMade in Germany - c.1920
[ FEATURES AND DETAILS... ]
- Bisque Head / Composition Baby Body
- Stands Approx. 13" Tall
- Marked: "Otto Gans / Germany / 975 / A.1.M."
This is a rare bisque-head German cabinet baby, mold #975, by Otto Gans. (The "A.1.M" is because Otto Gans had this particular head mold produced for them by Armand Marseille.)
She has such an ador...able baby face, with brown glass sleep eyes. The bisque head is on a five-piece bent-limb composition body that is jointed at the shoulders and hips.
Her gown is simply precious, and was made for a doll this size (not just one of those oversized christening gowns you so often see that people throw on baby dolls). The eyelet design is amazing and very involved. It is an off-white color with a silk floral embellishment. Check out the photos.
Here is a little girl to cherish and adopt in your loving family. She will not disappoint!
- The following props are not included: CAT.
[ CONDITION... ]
- Beautiful antique condition -- from a non-smoking environment.- Her bisque head is free of damage.
- She is not strung very tightly and will need to be restrung at some point.
- The off-white gown has the usual light age toning.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.
