1507 RARE ALL ORIGINAL TETE JUMEAU MECHANICAL BOX DOLL.

SOLD
2,200.00USDto floor+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2024 Aug 27 @ 16:28UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Antiques
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,125.00 USD
Estimated at 2,250.00 - 2,750.00 USD
This doll, as is the vast majority of the items in this sale, is unreserved! Circa 1890. Dolls of this type are recognized for the high quality of the head and facial features. This example features wide blue eyes and closed mouth having a natural appearance. Presented with blonde hair and brown pleated dress with jacket, lace overskirt, matching boots & socks, and holding a bouquet. The doll is marked in red "Tete Jumeau Depose S.G.D.C. 4". The music box in playing order, head moves to sniff bouquet as it is raised in left hand. SIZE: 18" h overall. CONDITION: works, good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: Lifelong California Collection. (05-969/TG). $2,250-2,750.