Antique Handwerck 109 Bisque Doll – 17” – Rare Leather Body– Excellent Condition
Antique Handwerck 109 Bisque Doll – 17” – Rare Leather Body – Excellent Condition
I am pleased to offer this very rare and beautiful antique Handwerck mold 109 doll, measuring approximately 17 inches tall. This doll is an outstanding example of fine German craftsmanship and is especially notable for her unusual and highly collectible body construction.
Head & Face
Bisque head in excellent condition
No cracks, chips, or hairlines
A tiny black firing speck on the face, created during the original bisque firing process (factory-made; please see photos)
Brown glass sleep eyes with a fully working original mechanism
Four milk-glass teeth
Pierced ears with earrings
Beautiful, delicate facial painting on very light bisque
Wig & Pate
Antique human-hair wig, straight brown with a warm reddish tone
Antique pate present and attached to the wig
Body
Rare original leather body, in an unusual soft pink tone, in excellent condition
Jointed wooden arms with elegantly curved wrists
Shoulder plate construction
Head seated into the neck opening of the shoulder plate, lined with thin leather
Body is stable, clean, and well preserved
Clothing & Accessories
Authentic antique undergarments
Antique lace stockings
Antique shoes with silk bows
Beautiful antique bonnet
Beige dress sewn from antique fabrics and antique lace
Gold-tone necklace with clear stones worn at the neckline
Condition Summary
Overall condition: Excellent
All original materials well preserved
No repairs noted to the head
A rare and visually striking example of a Handwerck doll with unusual construction
Additional Information
Doll is sold as shown
Stand is not included
Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description
Carefully packed for safe shipment
Smoke-free home
✨ This is a truly special Handwerck 109 — rare, elegant, and beautifully preserved.A wonderful opportunity for the serious antique doll collector.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to request additional photos. Thank you for looking!
