Figurine - Half-doll pincushion with three matching half-dolls (4) - Porcelain, Textile, Lace
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This vintage lot of four porcelain half-dolls depicting female figures dates to 1920–1930 and includes one mounted on a textile pincushion with lace.
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Set of 4 Vintage Porcelain Half Dolls with Decorative Hats – Including Original Pincushion – Circa 1920–1940
A charming collection of four vintage porcelain half dolls, each featuring beautifully decorated hats, delicate facial features and attractive period clothing.
The collection includes one larger porcelain half doll mounted on an original fabric pincushion with decorative lace trimming, accompanied by three individual porcelain half dolls.
All four porcelain dolls are in excellent condition, with no visible chips or damage. The original pincushion fabric displays age-related wear, consistent with its vintage character.
Doll 1 – Large Porcelain Half Doll with Original Pincushion
An elegant porcelain lady wearing a striking yellow wide-brimmed hat decorated with flowers, complemented by a soft turquoise-green bodice with delicate white sleeve detailing.
Her beautifully modelled hands are positioned gracefully across her chest, while her softly curled hair and hand-painted facial features reflect the craftsmanship of early 20th-century porcelain half dolls.
The porcelain figure is mounted on a large, rounded, golden-brown fabric pincushion, finished with decorative lace around the base.
The original fabric shows visible signs of age, including wear and discolouration, adding to its authentic vintage appearance.
Dimensions:
* Total height including cushion: 18 cm
* Porcelain doll height: 8 cm
* Cushion dimensions: 9 × 9 cm
Condition: Porcelain in excellent condition, with no chips. Original fabric and lace show age-related wear. Please refer to photographs.
Doll 2 – Lady in Yellow Dress with Large Decorative Hat
A delightful porcelain half doll wearing a pale yellow dress with a contrasting turquoise-green scarf and an oversized, elegantly shaped yellow hat.
Her delicate facial expression, softly curled hair and graceful arm positioning give this piece a particularly attractive appearance.
The large sculpted hat and flowing decorative details make this an appealing example of vintage miniature porcelain craftsmanship.
Dimensions: 6 × 4 × 2 cm
Condition: Excellent, with no chips or visible damage.
Doll 3 – Lady in Green Dress with Pink Hat
A beautifully decorated porcelain half doll wearing a soft green dress with white detailing and a large pink hat.
She has blonde curled hair and holds a delicate pink flower against her chest.
Her finely painted facial features, attractive pastel colours and elegant pose make her a lovely addition to the collection.
Dimensions: 6.5 × 3 × 2 cm
Condition: Excellent, with no chips or visible damage.
Doll 4 – Lady in Purple Dress with Yellow Hat and Balloons
An especially charming miniature porcelain half doll wearing a purple-pink dress and a large yellow hat.
She is depicted holding a cluster of colourful balloons, an unusual and playful decorative feature that distinguishes her from more traditional half-doll designs.
The porcelain is marked FOREIGN and bears the model number 8511.
Dimensions: 5 × 3 × 2 cm
Condition: Excellent, with no chips or visible damage.
Origin and Period
* Origin: European, exact manufacturer not confirmed
* Period: Estimated circa 1920–1940
* Material: Glazed and hand-painted porcelain; original textile and lace on pincushion
* Markings: Doll 4 marked FOREIGN, model number 8511
* Number of pieces: 4
Overall Condition
All four porcelain dolls are in excellent vintage condition, with no visible chips or damage.
The larger pincushion retains its original fabric and decorative lace, which show wear and discolouration associated with age.
The collection has attractive colours, delicate modelling and a variety of decorative hats and costumes.
Collectors’ Appeal
Porcelain half dolls were popular decorative accessories during the early 20th century and were frequently incorporated into pincushions, powder puffs, brushes and other dressing-table accessories.
This collection offers a particularly attractive variety of styles, including a larger original pincushion example, elegant ladies in fashionable hats and a delightful miniature balloon-holder.
An appealing group for collectors of antique and vintage porcelain half dolls, German-style porcelain miniatures and historical dressing-table accessories.
All four pieces are offered together as one lot. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
Set of 4 Vintage Porcelain Half Dolls with Decorative Hats – Including Original Pincushion – Circa 1920–1940
A charming collection of four vintage porcelain half dolls, each featuring beautifully decorated hats, delicate facial features and attractive period clothing.
The collection includes one larger porcelain half doll mounted on an original fabric pincushion with decorative lace trimming, accompanied by three individual porcelain half dolls.
All four porcelain dolls are in excellent condition, with no visible chips or damage. The original pincushion fabric displays age-related wear, consistent with its vintage character.
Doll 1 – Large Porcelain Half Doll with Original Pincushion
An elegant porcelain lady wearing a striking yellow wide-brimmed hat decorated with flowers, complemented by a soft turquoise-green bodice with delicate white sleeve detailing.
Her beautifully modelled hands are positioned gracefully across her chest, while her softly curled hair and hand-painted facial features reflect the craftsmanship of early 20th-century porcelain half dolls.
The porcelain figure is mounted on a large, rounded, golden-brown fabric pincushion, finished with decorative lace around the base.
The original fabric shows visible signs of age, including wear and discolouration, adding to its authentic vintage appearance.
Dimensions:
* Total height including cushion: 18 cm
* Porcelain doll height: 8 cm
* Cushion dimensions: 9 × 9 cm
Condition: Porcelain in excellent condition, with no chips. Original fabric and lace show age-related wear. Please refer to photographs.
Doll 2 – Lady in Yellow Dress with Large Decorative Hat
A delightful porcelain half doll wearing a pale yellow dress with a contrasting turquoise-green scarf and an oversized, elegantly shaped yellow hat.
Her delicate facial expression, softly curled hair and graceful arm positioning give this piece a particularly attractive appearance.
The large sculpted hat and flowing decorative details make this an appealing example of vintage miniature porcelain craftsmanship.
Dimensions: 6 × 4 × 2 cm
Condition: Excellent, with no chips or visible damage.
Doll 3 – Lady in Green Dress with Pink Hat
A beautifully decorated porcelain half doll wearing a soft green dress with white detailing and a large pink hat.
She has blonde curled hair and holds a delicate pink flower against her chest.
Her finely painted facial features, attractive pastel colours and elegant pose make her a lovely addition to the collection.
Dimensions: 6.5 × 3 × 2 cm
Condition: Excellent, with no chips or visible damage.
Doll 4 – Lady in Purple Dress with Yellow Hat and Balloons
An especially charming miniature porcelain half doll wearing a purple-pink dress and a large yellow hat.
She is depicted holding a cluster of colourful balloons, an unusual and playful decorative feature that distinguishes her from more traditional half-doll designs.
The porcelain is marked FOREIGN and bears the model number 8511.
Dimensions: 5 × 3 × 2 cm
Condition: Excellent, with no chips or visible damage.
Origin and Period
* Origin: European, exact manufacturer not confirmed
* Period: Estimated circa 1920–1940
* Material: Glazed and hand-painted porcelain; original textile and lace on pincushion
* Markings: Doll 4 marked FOREIGN, model number 8511
* Number of pieces: 4
Overall Condition
All four porcelain dolls are in excellent vintage condition, with no visible chips or damage.
The larger pincushion retains its original fabric and decorative lace, which show wear and discolouration associated with age.
The collection has attractive colours, delicate modelling and a variety of decorative hats and costumes.
Collectors’ Appeal
Porcelain half dolls were popular decorative accessories during the early 20th century and were frequently incorporated into pincushions, powder puffs, brushes and other dressing-table accessories.
This collection offers a particularly attractive variety of styles, including a larger original pincushion example, elegant ladies in fashionable hats and a delightful miniature balloon-holder.
An appealing group for collectors of antique and vintage porcelain half dolls, German-style porcelain miniatures and historical dressing-table accessories.
All four pieces are offered together as one lot. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
4
Style
Vintage
Title
Half-doll pincushion with three matching half-dolls
Country of origin
Unknown
Material
Lace, Porcelain, Textile
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Depiction/theme
Female figures
Estimated period
Unknown, 1920-1930
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