9th Apr, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Antiques & Interiors, to include Beswick & Border Fine Arts
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Bisque shoulder head doll with sleeping eyes, open mouth, impressed '309' '3 1/2' on a jointed kid leather body with composition lower arms and legs, later wig, 37cms; 19th century wax shoulder doll with blond wig, blue glass eyes, on a fabric body, wearing a blue silk double breasted coat, 50cm; dolls costume including silk trimmed bonnet, socks and shoes, undergarments; china shoulder head doll, dolls timepiece on a chain; and a Chinese style doll (in a hat box)
Sold for £280
Bisque and kid body doll - no cracks or chips to the head, just scuffing and wear, tiny chip to the left ear, some scratches to the face, eyelids repainted, body appears ok, arms need restuffing and fitting. Wax doll - face appears a bit 'squashed' dent to the back of head, scratches and wear to the face and especially cheeks, the back of the head is cracked in a couple of places and also to one leg, general wear.
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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, to include Beswick & Border Fine Arts, 9th Apr, 2022
The Beswick & Border Fine Arts section comprises classic limited-edition Border Fine Arts agricultural models, as well as a private collection of Beswick fish and birds. Following on from this section will be the main body of the Antiques & Interiors Sale, which comprises affordable jewellery, watches, silver, ceramics, glass, paintings, rugs, furniture and more. Included will be a Collection of Modern Designer Watches.
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Wednesday 6 April - Thursday 7 April 10am-4pm, Friday 8 April 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 7.30am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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