Life size Konig & Wernicke babydoll, bisque socket head marked Germany 99/ 74 or 99/ 14 with original clothes. Brown sleep eyes, moving tongue. Light brown mohair wig and composition jointed baby body. Pink dress, hat and white baby shoes. 24 1/2" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Couple of tiny dark and light spots […]
Lot 786: J.H. Heller, Bern Swiss Music Box
A Swiss rosewood cylinder music box with inlaid decoration to top and label to underside of top reading J.H. HELLER, BERN with a list of the eight music selections. 6" H x 22" W x 8 3/4" D. Early 20th century. Condition: Some tips to the teeth are missing and have been retained. Overall wear […]
Lot 787: 12 Tune Swiss Music Box w/ Inlaid Lid
Swiss brass cylinder 12 tune music box, housed in a wooden case with inlaid lid. Multicolor painted image on lid indiscernible. Glass door houses cylinder frame, steel comb is complete, comes with winding key, Change and Repeat lever, Stop and Play lever, and tune selection mechanism. "U.S.A. Patent Sept 25th. 1894." embossed inside on frame […]
Lot 788: Simon & Halbig "Santa" Doll, 31"H
Very large German bisque doll by Simon & Halbig. Marks: S & H 1249, Dep, Germany. 14. Often referred to as "Santa" model doll, but not inscribed Santa. Bisque socket head, brown sleep eyes, painted upper and lower lashes with applied upper lashes, molded and feathered brows, pierced ears, open mouth with upper teeth, accented […]
Lot 789: 3 German dolls inc. Kestner Bru type
1st item: Kestner Bru type doll, bisque socket head marked DEP 6. Jointed arms. Wig original. 18 1/2" H. 2nd item: Cuno Otto Dressel doll with original clothes, red coat, bisque socket head marked 3 1/2. 22 3/4" H. 3rd item: German doll with bisque Simon Halbig socket head marked 530, wearing new white dress […]
Lot 782: Pleyel, Wolff & Lyon Harp plus chair
Antique French Chromatique or Chromatic Parcel Gilt Concert Harp, labeled Pleyel, Wolff, Lyon et Cie, Paris, # 598, Harp syst. Gve (Gustave) Lyon Brevete; fruitwood frame with giltwood crown and base. According to the book Harps and Harpists by Roslyn Rensch, which accompanies this lot, the Pleyel, Wolff and Lyon "Chromatique" Harp (which has double […]
Lot 783: Regina Music Box w/Discs
Regina single-comb music box having mahogany case and bun feet, works stamped 6576. Inner lid with paper label having Greek female surrounded by cherub decoration. Includes crank, storage drawer and approx. 22 15" wide discs (1889-1893). 11" H x 21" W x 19" D. Late 19th century. Condition: Inside lid label with water damage. Appears […]
Lot 784: French Vichy Doll Automaton, Knaffl-Hof Building P
1st item: French automaton figure by Vichy, depicting a girl dressed as a ballerina holding a garland of white flowers. The blonde figure is attired in white satin and tulle decorated with cream and gold pearls and gold glitter. Knaffl family history. 16 1/2" H. Mid/late 19th century. 2nd item: Photographic print of the Knaffl-Hof […]
Lot 785: Regina Music Box w/ 8" discs
Regina single comb music box with molded lid and plain, mahogany case, lithographed picture of a cabin by the lake inside the lid. Last patent date 1897. Also included are three 8" discs. 12" W x 7 1/2" H x 9" D. Provenance: estate of James R. (and Mary B.) Packard, Huntsville, Alabama. Condition: Latch […]
Lot 781: Chinese Carved Hardwood Side Chair
Chinese carved hardwood side chair, tall pierced relief carved back with stepped top having carved interior scene, landscape and figural decoration, inset seat with carved figural, bird and foliate skirt, terminating in carved paw feet. 48" H x 17 3/4" W x 18 1/4" D. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall good condition with minor abrasions […]