{"product_id":"antique-kestner-171-german-bisque-doll-29-brown-sleep-eyes-c-1880s","title":"Antique Kestner 171 German Bisque Doll 29” Brown Sleep Eyes c.1880s","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique German Kestner Mold 171 Bisque Doll — 29”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nA beautiful and impressive antique German \u003cstrong\u003eKestner Mold 171\u003c\/strong\u003e bisque doll from the Victorian era, dating to approximately the \u003cstrong\u003e1880s\u003c\/strong\u003e. Standing an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e29 inches (approximately 74 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e tall, she is a substantial collector doll with a wonderfully expressive face and beautifully preserved antique character.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe bisque head is in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent antique condition, with no cracks or hairlines\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is a \u003cstrong\u003etiny chip near the eye\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as a small amount of old glue residue from the wig attachment. All condition details are shown in the photographs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nShe has beautiful \u003cstrong\u003ebrown sleep eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e, an open mouth with \u003cstrong\u003efour visible teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e, finely painted feathered eyebrows, and painted lower eyelashes. These delicate details give her face a particularly soft and lifelike expression.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe doll wears an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic mohair wig\u003c\/strong\u003e. Her head is marked:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL 1\/2. MADE IN GERMANY. 15 1\/2. 171.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nShe has a \u003cstrong\u003ejointed composition body\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e“Germany 6”\u003c\/strong\u003e stamped on the back. The condition of the body, hands, and legs is clearly shown in the photographs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClothing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nShe is beautifully dressed in a high-quality Victorian-style ensemble. Her undergarments show a few small age-related holes. Wonderful \u003cstrong\u003eleather shoes\u003c\/strong\u003e and an elaborate Victorian bonnet complete her charming antique presentation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe doll is in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent antique condition overall\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bisque head has \u003cstrong\u003eno cracks or hairlines\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is a \u003cstrong\u003etiny chip near the eye\u003c\/strong\u003e and a small amount of old wig glue residue. The undergarments have a few small age-related holes. Please refer to the photographs for the condition of the composition body, hands, and legs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description of this antique doll.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kestner\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 171\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1880s\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 inches \/ approximately 74 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bisque\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e L 1\/2. MADE IN GERMANY. 15 1\/2. 171\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sleep eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open mouth with four visible teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWig:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic mohair wig\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jointed composition body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian-style ensemble, undergarments, leather shoes, and bonnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cracks or hairlines; tiny chip near the eye and minor old wig glue residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWith her impressive size, \u003cstrong\u003eMold 171\u003c\/strong\u003e, expressive brown sleep eyes, authentic mohair wig, and beautiful Victorian presentation, this Kestner is a striking example for a collection of antique German bisque dolls.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWho made this antique bisque doll?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n        This antique German bisque doll was made by Kestner and is identified as Mold 171.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow old is this Kestner Mold 171 doll?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n        This Kestner Mold 171 doll dates to approximately the 1880s and represents the Victorian era of German dollmaking.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow tall is this Kestner doll?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n        The doll stands approximately 29 inches, or about 74 cm, tall.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the bisque head have any damage?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n        The bisque head has no cracks or hairlines. There is a tiny chip near the eye and a small amount of old glue residue from the wig attachment. These condition details are shown in the photographs.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes this Kestner doll have sleep eyes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n        Yes. The doll has beautiful brown sleep eyes that close when the doll is placed in a reclining position.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat markings does the doll have?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n        The bisque head is marked “L 1\/2. 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