Figurine - Porcelain half-dolls (set of 5) (5) - Porcelain
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Collection of five antique porcelain half dolls with Dutch-inspired bonnets, bearing German and foreign marks, dating to circa 1920–1940 and all in excellent condition with no chips.
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Collection of 5 Antique/Vintage Porcelain Half Dolls – Dutch-Inspired Bonnets – Germany & Foreign Marks – Sewing Collectibles
A delightful collection of five decorative porcelain half dolls, featuring charming Dutch-inspired costumes, elaborate bonnets, floral details and beautifully preserved pastel colours.
These miniature figures are characteristic of the porcelain half dolls popular during the early 20th century, traditionally used in the creation of pin cushions, decorative sewing accessories and fabric-dressed dolls.
The collection comprises:
1. Girl Holding Bonnet – 5 cm
A particularly charming miniature figure with blonde hair, wearing a pale blue bonnet with pink ribbon details. Both arms are raised towards the bonnet, with a small colourful floral decoration held in one hand. An unusual and appealing pose.
Dimensions: 5 × 2 × 2 cm.
2. Dutch-Inspired Girl Holding Cup – 6 cm
A sweet figure wearing a traditional-style bonnet in pale blue, white and pink, with a soft green and pink bodice. She holds a small cup delicately between her hands.
Dimensions: 6 × 2 × 2 cm.
3. Elegant Lady with Outstretched Arm and Flowers – 7 cm
An attractive lady wearing a wide-brimmed pink bonnet and pale blue dress with white detailing. Her extended arm and floral decoration give this figure a particularly graceful appearance.
Dimensions: 7 × 2 × 2 cm.
4. Dutch-Inspired Lady with Blue Bonnet – 7 cm
A charming figure wearing a distinctive pale blue bonnet with contrasting ribbon detailing, a pink blouse and blue bodice. The traditional-inspired costume and softly painted facial features add considerable decorative appeal.
Dimensions: 7 × 2 × 2 cm.
5. Lady in Pink Holding Flowers – 7 cm
An elegant porcelain lady wearing a pale pink costume with flowing sleeves and a large blue-green bonnet decorated with pink. Her hands are held towards her chest, displaying delicate floral detailing.
Dimensions: 7 × 2 × 2 cm.
Origin and Age
The collection includes examples bearing Germany and Foreign markings, as visible in the accompanying photographs.
Stylistically consistent with early 20th-century porcelain half dolls, potentially dating from approximately 1920–1940. Exact manufacturing dates and makers have not been established.
Condition
All five dolls are reported to be in excellent condition, with no chips.
The original painted decoration remains exceptionally bright and attractive, with beautifully preserved pastel pinks, blues, greens and floral accents.
The porcelain retains its glossy finish, and the figures display fine facial features and carefully modelled costume details.
The original sewing holes remain visible around the bases, reflecting their historical use as decorative sewing accessories.
Collectors’ Interest
An attractive group for collectors of antique porcelain half dolls, German porcelain miniatures, Dutch-inspired costume figures, vintage sewing accessories and historical pin cushion dolls.
Sold together as one complete collection of five porcelain half dolls.
Collection of 5 Antique/Vintage Porcelain Half Dolls – Dutch-Inspired Bonnets – Germany & Foreign Marks – Sewing Collectibles
A delightful collection of five decorative porcelain half dolls, featuring charming Dutch-inspired costumes, elaborate bonnets, floral details and beautifully preserved pastel colours.
These miniature figures are characteristic of the porcelain half dolls popular during the early 20th century, traditionally used in the creation of pin cushions, decorative sewing accessories and fabric-dressed dolls.
The collection comprises:
1. Girl Holding Bonnet – 5 cm
A particularly charming miniature figure with blonde hair, wearing a pale blue bonnet with pink ribbon details. Both arms are raised towards the bonnet, with a small colourful floral decoration held in one hand. An unusual and appealing pose.
Dimensions: 5 × 2 × 2 cm.
2. Dutch-Inspired Girl Holding Cup – 6 cm
A sweet figure wearing a traditional-style bonnet in pale blue, white and pink, with a soft green and pink bodice. She holds a small cup delicately between her hands.
Dimensions: 6 × 2 × 2 cm.
3. Elegant Lady with Outstretched Arm and Flowers – 7 cm
An attractive lady wearing a wide-brimmed pink bonnet and pale blue dress with white detailing. Her extended arm and floral decoration give this figure a particularly graceful appearance.
Dimensions: 7 × 2 × 2 cm.
4. Dutch-Inspired Lady with Blue Bonnet – 7 cm
A charming figure wearing a distinctive pale blue bonnet with contrasting ribbon detailing, a pink blouse and blue bodice. The traditional-inspired costume and softly painted facial features add considerable decorative appeal.
Dimensions: 7 × 2 × 2 cm.
5. Lady in Pink Holding Flowers – 7 cm
An elegant porcelain lady wearing a pale pink costume with flowing sleeves and a large blue-green bonnet decorated with pink. Her hands are held towards her chest, displaying delicate floral detailing.
Dimensions: 7 × 2 × 2 cm.
Origin and Age
The collection includes examples bearing Germany and Foreign markings, as visible in the accompanying photographs.
Stylistically consistent with early 20th-century porcelain half dolls, potentially dating from approximately 1920–1940. Exact manufacturing dates and makers have not been established.
Condition
All five dolls are reported to be in excellent condition, with no chips.
The original painted decoration remains exceptionally bright and attractive, with beautifully preserved pastel pinks, blues, greens and floral accents.
The porcelain retains its glossy finish, and the figures display fine facial features and carefully modelled costume details.
The original sewing holes remain visible around the bases, reflecting their historical use as decorative sewing accessories.
Collectors’ Interest
An attractive group for collectors of antique porcelain half dolls, German porcelain miniatures, Dutch-inspired costume figures, vintage sewing accessories and historical pin cushion dolls.
Sold together as one complete collection of five porcelain half dolls.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
5
Style
Vintage
Title
Porcelain half-dolls (set of 5)
Country of origin
Unknown
Material
Porcelain
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
7 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
2 cm
Depiction/theme
Female figures
Estimated period
1920-1930
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