Antique German Dolls

Who hasn't heard of German Dolls? Well, if you haven't heard of it then you should know that Antique German Dolls are one of the most famous and wanted dolls in the world.

In the middle of the 19th century until early 20th century, Germany produced the most beautiful dolls ever created. Their uniqueness and eye catchy figurenes made Antique German Dolls gain fame worlwide. Even Today, german dolls are amongst the favourites of collectors all over the world.

Parian Dolls (name given to the earlier german dolls), were created in famous potteries and factories in Dresden and coppenhagen. These dolls had delicate molded bows, ribbons, snood and collars and exacting colorations, that made the german dolls a work of art, rare and valuable.

But, the Golden Period of Antique German Dolls was yet to come. Dolls began to be modelled after real Chidren! German Dolls gained emotions and expressions! So the most famous period of German Dolls was born: The Dolly Type Face Doll.
These Dolls traditionally had sleep eyes made to open and close. They usually had open mouths showing 4 teeths, mohair wigs or even human hair wigs.

German Doll Manufacturers

Usaully, German dolls were manufactured in small cottages, and the makers of many doll remainuncertain or unknown.

- The most famous manufacters are:
- Heuback-Kopplesdorf;
- Kammer and Reinhard;
- J.D.Kestner;
- Simon and Halbig;

These were the few that marked their dolls making it possible to date, value and apraise many of their dolls.

Antique German Porcelain Dolls

These type of german dolls are amongst of the most valuable doll types there is. Kestner, Dressel, Otto, Armand Marseille and Heubach are probably the most famous porcelain, antique dolls to come out from Germany over the years. The Unique characteristics and production date stamps make Antique German Porcelain Dolls more collectible.

Antique Dolls For Sale

Finding Antique German Dolls for sale is not a hard job. A simple search will lead to dozens of sites that will let you by antique german dolls. But you should ask these question whenever you visit a site like tihs:

- Are these Authentic Dolls?

- Are these prices realistic?

The questions can only be answer if you research.
Usaully the price range of German Dolls can vary a lot, ranging in some cases more than $1000. This might seem a lot for some, but if even so you want to have a Antique German Doll there is a valuable alternative: Buying Antique German Dolls on Ebay!
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