Armand Marseille - Doll 390n / D.R.G.M. 246/1 / A 9 M - 1910-1920 - Germany

Antique German character doll - Armand Marseille 390n (size 9) - circa 1912/1925

Beautiful, authentic antique doll from the renowned German manufacturer Armand Marseille, model 390n. The head of biscuit porcelain is completely damage-free. A classic collector’s item from the early 20th century.

Characterful antique porcelain doll, made in Germany by Armand Marseille. This is the highly sought-after mold number 390n (the 'n' stands for 'neu', introduced from 1912), produced in the generous head size 9.

Armand Marseille (Koppelsdorf, Germany) Mold number: 390n / D.R.G.M. 246/1 / A 9 M Period: circa 1912 - 1925
Head: Matte biscuit porcelain (bisque), with hand-painted details and an open mouth with porcelain teeth. Body: Jointed composition body with movable limbs. Accessories: Includes wig, crocheted hat, clothing and necklace.
Porcelain: Excellent and 100% damage-free. The head has been thoroughly checked and has NO hairlines (cracks), chips, or restorations. Eyes: The doll is equipped with original glass sleep eyes. The internal suspension system (the little weight) has currently come loose, causing the eyes to need to be manually repositioned/hung to make the sleep mechanism (open and close) function again. All original parts for this are, however, complete and present in the head. For a collector or doll doctor, this is likely a simple, small repair. the eyes are now loose.
Body & Clothing: The composition body shows normal, light signs of aging consistent with its age (see photos). Elastics are present. A beautiful, honest object with great potential for the serious collector!