2 Vanity Brushes & Unusual Beaded Pincushion Description A charming and unusual collection of three antique porcelain half-doll vanity and sewing accessories, comprising two decorative whisk brushes and a distinctive triangular pincushion embellished with beadwork and retaining an original hatpin. Dating approximately to the early 20th century, circa 1920s–1930s, these delightful pieces reflect the decorative fashions and craftsmanship of the Art Deco period. The collection includes two porcelain half dolls clearly marked FOREIGN, together with an unusual pincushion featuring a miniature porcelain lady. Doll 1 – Pierrot-Style Porcelain Half Doll Whisk Brush An attractive and highly decorative Pierrot-inspired half doll, featuring a theatrical black-and-white costume with distinctive geometric detailing. The figure has delicately painted facial features and holds a colourful decorative accessory, described as balloons, adding to its playful theatrical appearance. The porcelain figure is mounted on its original-style natural bristle whisk brush with aged textile binding. * Total height including brush: 20 cm * Porcelain doll height: 9 cm * Width: 6 cm * Depth: 4 cm * Marking: FOREIGN * Condition: Excellent porcelain condition, with no chips. Brush and textile binding show age-related wear. Doll 2 – Dutch-Style Lady Porcelain Half Doll Whisk Brush A charming porcelain half doll depicting a traditionally inspired Dutch-style lady, wearing a blue bonnet and a pink shawl over a colourful bodice. The figure has beautifully painted facial details and holds a decorative object in front of her. Mounted on a natural bristle whisk brush with original-style aged fabric binding, this is an attractive example of an early decorative vanity accessory. * Total height including brush: 20 cm * Porcelain doll height: 9 cm * Width: 4 cm * Depth: 4 cm * Marking: FOREIGN * Condition: No chips to the porcelain. Age-related wear to the brush and textile binding. Doll 3 – Unusual Triangular Beaded Pincushion with Porcelain Half Doll A particularly interesting and unusual antique sewing accessory, featuring a small porcelain half doll mounted on an elongated triangular textile pincushion. The cushion is covered in striking red and orange striped fabric, decorated with an intricate lattice arrangement of decorative beads. The miniature porcelain lady wears a distinctive red headdress and is positioned centrally above the cushion. One original hatpin remains inserted in the cushion, an attractive surviving accessory that enhances the historical character of the piece. The unusual triangular construction and decorative beadwork make this a particularly appealing example of an early 20th-century sewing collectible. * Total height: 15 cm * Porcelain doll height: 6 cm * Width: 23 cm * Depth: 4 cm * Condition: Visible loss of facial paint to the porcelain figure. The cushion, fabric and beadwork show age-related wear consistent with their age. Please refer carefully to the photographs. Overall Condition An attractive collection of three antique vanity and sewing accessories. Both porcelain whisk-brush dolls are free from chips, while the pincushion doll displays facial paint loss as described. The original-style textiles, bristles and decorative elements display the character and patina expected of early 20th-century pieces. The photographs form an important part of the condition description. An appealing collection for enthusiasts of antique porcelain half dolls, Art Deco vanity accessories, vintage sewing collectibles, pincushion dolls and decorative whisk brushes. Sold together as one lot of three pieces.