A Cuno & Otto, Dressel wax-over composition lady doll
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A Cuno & Otto, Dressel wax-over composition lady doll

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A Cuno & Otto, Dressel wax-over composition lady doll
with fixed bright blue eyes, blonde mohair ringlets, cotton stuffed adult body with waxed limbs, moulded yellow gloves and grey and black side-buttoning boots and attached knitted stockings with original ribbon garters --17in. (43cm.) high (repaired and redressed); a German wax-over composition cherub with painted feature, original wig and ribbon with hanging loop --11in. (28cm.) long (hand restored and lacks trumpet); a finely moulded poured wax Continental figure of the Christ Child with pale blue inset eyes and moulded loin cloth, with hanging hook, 19th century --8¼in. (21cm.) long (damaged); a pair of red wax 17th century style figures --13in. (33cm.) high; and a limited edition Peggy Nisbet poured wax doll modelled as herself in 1950, wearing formal gown and fur stole --18in. (46cm.) high with tag acknowleding the assistance and inspiration of Faith.
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Literature
See The Ultimate Doll Book, page 31 for the Peggy Nisbet doll.
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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