How do I identify my antique doll?
First, examine the doll thoroughly in good, clear lighting. Note the size of the doll, the material the doll is made of, the type of eyes, hair and clothing details. Next, check the doll for markings. Most doll marks are found on the back of the head, on the torso, and sometimes the feet.
How do you get rid of cloudy doll eyes?
Use machine oil such as Sewing Machine Oil (available at Walmart.) Put a couple of drops in the doll’s eye(s) and let the oil run back into the eyeball. Then turn the doll face forward onto a towel or paper napkin and leave her like that for a few hours or overnight or a few days. The eyes will be sparkling.
How can you tell if a doll is an antique?
Many seasoned antique doll collectors, through experience, can tell the identity of a doll and many times the value, by the height of the doll, the materials the doll is made of and the shape of its head – other minor details figure in as well. Recognition of an antique doll is indeed an art form!
What kind of Doll is on the back of the head?
Antique dolls such as Armand Marseille or Simon and Halbig may also be clearly identified on the back of a doll’s head, but this is not the case for most antique dolls. Usually, dolls made after 1890 or 1891 are marked with the country of origin.
Are there any dolls that can be identified?
Not all dolls can be identified! Especially difficult to identify are unmarked dolls of any kind, tourist dolls, and less-expensive supermarket line and drug store dolls. Sometimes, an era and type of doll are all that can be determined, such as “1940s Composition Child” or “French celluloid tourist doll from the 1930s”.
How to find the mark on a doll?
Look for Manufacturers Marks, finding the mark eases the identity. Over the years this doll site has been online, the majority of questions relate to antique doll identities, value, and disposition.
What’s the best way to identify an antique doll?
Checking the manufacturer’s mark is the best way to identify the type and era of an antique doll. However, you can also use the appearance of porcelain and bisque dolls to help identify if they are antique. If you are in doubt regarding the identification of your doll, contact a professional doll appraiser for an accurate opinion. Method 1
Where to find manufacturer’s mark on antique dolls?
If the doll doesn’t have a manufacturer’s mark anywhere and you still suspect that it could be antique, contact a professional doll appraiser for help. Although the mark is most commonly on the back of the head or neck, they can be located anywhere on the body. Check the back, under the arms, or on the bottom of the feet.
Antique dolls such as Armand Marseille or Simon and Halbig may also be clearly identified on the back of a doll’s head, but this is not the case for most antique dolls. Usually, dolls made after 1890 or 1891 are marked with the country of origin.
What did dolls look like in the 1950s?
1950s Characteristics Doll Company Saucy Walker doll, 22″ tall, Ideal Saucy Walker doll look a like, all hard plastic, jointed walker body, wigged (usually in braids), sleep eyes, closed or open mouth, grill with a crier in tummy, doll marked a triangle symbol.
