9th Mar, 2018 9:00 GMT/BST
Sold for £320
Doll is 51cm. Wax doll with fingers chipped, wax surfaces are discoloured, clothing is discoloured with staining, wear to the clothing in parts, some painted decoration to the face lacking in parts. Right hand with losses to index and middle fingers, with signs of wear and some scuffs. Head is worn around the ears, hairline and eyes with some scratches to the ears. Left leg with large repair and right leg appears OK. Large teddy bear with damages to the fur throughout, button eyes are loose, discolouration to the bear and some small holes in parts. Smaller bear's fur also damaged throughout, button eyes loose, small holes in parts and some splits. Pairs of shoes are worn. Doll is 19th century. The bears are circa 1940's/1950's, possibly English.
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