19" Antique German Bisque Doll .H. 2 1/2 Heinrich Handwerck Sleep Eyes~rare
✨ A beautiful 19-inch antique German bisque doll with an expressive face, working gray sleep eyes, a lovely vintage human-hair wig, and a well-preserved articulated composition body. Her mark, “.H. 2 1/2,” is believed to be associated with Heinrich Handwerck.
She is beautifully dressed in antique clothing and comes with a charming woven basket holding a tiny antique celluloid baby doll.
Doll Details
Height: Approximately 19 inches / 49 cm
Mark: .H. 2 1/2
Maker: Believed to be Heinrich Handwerck
Head: Pale bisque
Eyes: Gray sleep eyes with a working rocker mechanism
Mouth: Open mouth with four milk-glass teeth
Ears: Pierced, with small pink earrings
Pate: Included
Wig: Vintage French human-hair wig in a soft light auburn shade
Body: Articulated composition body with a red “Handwerck” stamp on the back
Body Condition
The body is well strung, holds poses nicely, and is in beautiful antique condition. The original red-painted accents remain visible on the hands and feet.
There is a small amount of repainting visible on the hip balls. Please review the photographs carefully for the body’s condition and signs of age.
Clothing and Accessories Included
She is dressed in a lovely antique ensemble consisting of:
Antique batiste bloomers
Fine cotton chemise with lace trim
Antique white batiste dress with lace and silk ribbons
Antique socks
Vintage white doll shoes
Vintage straw hat decorated with flowers and ribbons
Small pink earrings
Woven basket
Tiny dressed antique celluloid baby doll
The tiny celluloid doll sits inside the basket and makes a charming companion for her.
Condition Notes
The bisque head has no cracks or chips
The gray sleep eyes open and close properly
The composition body is well strung and holds poses
Minor repainting is visible on the hip balls
One antique sock has a small hole
The clothing, wig, body, and accessories show normal signs of age consistent with antique items
Please enlarge and carefully examine all photographs, as they are an important part of the description.
Not Included
Doll stand
Wicker furniture
Any other background props or decorations shown in the photographs
Important Notes
This is an authentic antique collectible with age-related wear and imperfections. She should be handled carefully and is intended for adult collectors rather than small children.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or requests for additional photographs.
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