Pair of Antique Porcelain Half Dolls – Circa 1920 – Foreign Marked – Excellent Condition An attractive and highly collectible pair of antique porcelain half dolls, believed to date from the early 20th century, circa 1920–1930. Both dolls display delicate facial features, fine porcelain craftsmanship and elegant period styling. Particularly desirable is the excellent preservation of their delicate arms, hands and fingers, with no chips or damage to either doll. Doll 1 – Elegant Lady in Blue Period Costume A beautifully detailed and unusually large porcelain half doll depicting an elegant lady wearing a powder-blue hat adorned with a pink flower, a matching blue jacket, white ruffled neckline and delicately painted pink corset lacing. Her finely modelled hands rest gracefully across the front of her bodice, while her softly painted facial features, rosy cheeks and carefully styled hair give her a refined appearance. The delicate modelling, elaborate costume and larger size make this a particularly attractive example for collectors. * Height: 12 cm * Width: 3 cm * Depth: 3 cm * Mould/serial number: 16487 * Marking: FOREIGN * Condition: Excellent antique condition, with no chips or damage. Slight surface enamel/glaze wear to the base, consistent with age. Doll 2 – Elegant Nude Porcelain Half Doll with Extended Arms A charming antique porcelain half doll depicting a young lady with a delicately painted face, softly blushed cheeks and beautifully styled pale hair decorated with pink flowers. Her elegant pose features one arm raised towards her shoulder and the other extended outward, resting on her hip. The slender, extended arms are particularly noteworthy, as these delicate features are vulnerable to damage over time. Both arms and hands remain intact. The glossy white porcelain body contrasts beautifully with the softly coloured hair and facial details. * Height: 8.5 cm * Width: 2.5 cm * Depth: 2.5 cm * Marking: FOREIGN, clearly stamped underneath * Condition: Excellent antique condition, with no chips or damage. Age and Origin Both dolls are believed to date from approximately 1920–1930 and are characteristic of European porcelain half-doll production of the period, particularly German-style examples. Both bear the FOREIGN designation, commonly encountered on porcelain manufactured for export during the early 20th century. The precise manufacturer has not been established. Collector’s Appeal Porcelain half dolls were originally designed for incorporation into decorative and functional objects, including pincushions, powder boxes, sewing accessories and boudoir decorations. Today, they are collected for their historical interest, craftsmanship, costume details and artistic modelling. This attractive pair offers two contrasting examples: a richly decorated, larger period-costume lady and a graceful nude half doll with delicate extended arms. Both are presented in excellent antique condition, making them a lovely addition to an established porcelain half-doll collection. Offered together as a set of two. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.