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Lot Essay
This doll shows remarkable similarities to the Princess Elizabeth doll produced by Chad Valley in 1938 and would appear to be a pirate copy made without Royal approval.
Details
A painted felt-faced Farnell doll
with blue eyes, blonde mohair wig, velveteen body and original blue and white cotton check frock, matching knickers, dark blue felt coat, hat and shoes -- 18½in. (47cm.) high, circa 1938 foot label embroidered Farnell's Alpha Toys (small hole in left thumb, very slight dirt)
See Colour Plate 4 and front cover
with blue eyes, blonde mohair wig, velveteen body and original blue and white cotton check frock, matching knickers, dark blue felt coat, hat and shoes -- 18½in. (47cm.) high, circa 1938 foot label embroidered Farnell's Alpha Toys (small hole in left thumb, very slight dirt)
See Colour Plate 4 and front cover
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.