Antique German Dolls
Collecting antique German dolls is a very popular pastime and
many of the best quality dolls come from Germany. You will
need to read up on each manufacturer to decided what you want to buy
and how much you spend. Luckily there are many dolls to choose
from you should be able to find something to suit your budget, this
is especially easy now thanks to internet auctions.
 Kewpies - These dolls have been produced
since 1912 and are based on illustrations by Rose O'Neil. The
sizes vary enormously from 1" to 3 feet. In the early days
Kewpie dolls were made of....
Armand Marseille - These dolls were produced from
approximately 1885 until 1930. In general, the head is
made of bisque which is attached to a stuffed body.....
Kestner - Kestner dolls were made in
Germany between 1805 and 1925. They originally manufactured
toys but then moved into making dolls. When buying Kestner
dolls you will have to look out for model numbers as they typically
don't have names. Kathe Kruse
- Kathe Kruse has been manufacturing dolls for over 90 years and
continue to do so today. The modern dolls they make are
handmade and not mass-produced........ If you
are plant to spend a lot of money (many dolls can sell for hundreds
of ££s) it would be a wise idea to buy books or subscribe to
magazines on the subject. There are many available due to the fact
that doll collecting is so popular.
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