Simon & Halbig - Doll 1079 - 1900-1910 - Germany
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Simon & Halbig, model 1079, a German bisque head doll from 1900–1910 in very good condition, with a composition body and wooden and linen parts, wearing a cream/ivory period outfit, 18 cm wide and 44 cm tall, boxed out of the original packaging.
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This is a classic German porcelain doll (bisque doll), manufactured by the prestigious company Simon & Halbig, one of the most famous manufacturers of doll heads from the late 19th and early 20th century.
Based on the markings you photographed on the back of the head, here are the main details:
Identification and Characteristics
• Manufacturer: Simon & Halbig. The mark engraved on the neck is the proof of authenticity.
• Face mold (Model): 1079. This is the face mold number, one of the company's most popular and successful models, known for its sweet and childlike face.
• DEP mark: This abbreviation stands for Déposé (registered), indicating that the design is legally protected, often targeting the French market.
• Origin: Manufactured in Germany (as per the engraving "Germany").
• Material: The head is made of bisque (unglazed porcelain with a realistic tone). The eyes are glass (“sleep eyes,” which close when the doll lies down) and the mouth is open with small porcelain teeth visible.
Part Details
• Costume: She wears a period outfit in a cream/ivory tone, richly decorated with lace and pintuck details. Her hands feature painted nails, a finishing touch common on higher-quality dolls.
• Body: the body is made of articulated composition, with legs ending in black boots painted directly onto the material.
Height 44 cm
Width 17 cm
Shipping and customs costs are the buyer's responsibility for registered mail.
This is a classic German porcelain doll (bisque doll), manufactured by the prestigious company Simon & Halbig, one of the most famous manufacturers of doll heads from the late 19th and early 20th century.
Based on the markings you photographed on the back of the head, here are the main details:
Identification and Characteristics
• Manufacturer: Simon & Halbig. The mark engraved on the neck is the proof of authenticity.
• Face mold (Model): 1079. This is the face mold number, one of the company's most popular and successful models, known for its sweet and childlike face.
• DEP mark: This abbreviation stands for Déposé (registered), indicating that the design is legally protected, often targeting the French market.
• Origin: Manufactured in Germany (as per the engraving "Germany").
• Material: The head is made of bisque (unglazed porcelain with a realistic tone). The eyes are glass (“sleep eyes,” which close when the doll lies down) and the mouth is open with small porcelain teeth visible.
Part Details
• Costume: She wears a period outfit in a cream/ivory tone, richly decorated with lace and pintuck details. Her hands feature painted nails, a finishing touch common on higher-quality dolls.
• Body: the body is made of articulated composition, with legs ending in black boots painted directly onto the material.
Height 44 cm
Width 17 cm
Shipping and customs costs are the buyer's responsibility for registered mail.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Simon & Halbig
Model/ Name
1079
Period
1900-1910
Country of Origin
Germany
Condition
Very good
Packaging
unboxed
Material
Porcelain, wood, linen.
Width
18 cm
Height
44 cm
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