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Antique Miniature Porcelain Half Dolls and Legs – Collection of 8 – Circa 1920–1930 – Excellent Condition

A charming collection of eight antique miniature porcelain pieces, comprising six beautifully detailed half dolls and two separate pairs of porcelain legs. All eight pieces are in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or damage.

This delightful collection features a variety of early 20th-century designs, including elegant Marie Antoinette-inspired ladies, miniature character dolls and decorative porcelain legs.

Particularly appealing are the exceptionally small dimensions of several pieces, some measuring just 3.4 cm in height. Despite their miniature size, the dolls retain delicate facial expressions, carefully painted features and attractive pastel colours.

Individual Descriptions

Doll 1 – Miniature Character Doll with Pink Ruffled Collar

A charming miniature porcelain character doll featuring a white bonnet with green trim, a distinctive pink ruffled collar and delicately painted facial features.

* Serial number: 229
* Dimensions: 3.4 × 1 × 1 cm
* Condition: Excellent, no chips or damage

Dolls 2 & 3 – Matching Miniature Porcelain Dolls

A lovely matching pair of miniature character dolls, both featuring grey bonnets, pale green collars, pink detailing and folded arms.

Their tiny proportions, matching design and identical serial numbers make them particularly attractive when displayed together.

* Both marked with serial number 6697
* Dimensions: 3.4 × 1 × 1 cm each
* Condition: Excellent, no chips or damage to either

Doll 4 – Miniature Character Doll with Blue and Yellow Details

An attractive miniature porcelain figure wearing a white bonnet decorated with a blue accent and a distinctive yellow ruffled collar.

The face is delicately hand-painted, with rosy cheeks and expressive eyes.

* Dimensions: 3.5 × 1 × 1 cm
* Condition: Excellent, no chips or damage

Doll 5 – Blonde Marie Antoinette-Style Half Doll

An elegant porcelain half doll featuring an elaborate blonde hairstyle inspired by 18th-century court fashion.

She wears a white bodice and has beautifully painted facial features, including fine eyebrows, softly coloured cheeks and red lips.

Her graceful appearance and larger dimensions make her one of the principal pieces in this collection.

* Dimensions: 5.5 × 4 × 2 cm
* Condition: Excellent, no chips, cracks or damage

Doll 6 – Marie Antoinette-Style Half Doll with Outstretched Arms

A particularly decorative miniature half doll with an elaborate grey hairstyle finished with bright yellow bows.

She wears a pastel pink and turquoise bodice with white detailing and has beautifully positioned arms extending away from the body.

The delicate arm arrangement, preserved without damage, makes this an especially appealing example of miniature porcelain craftsmanship.

* Dimensions: 4.5 × 4 × 2 cm
* Condition: Excellent, with both delicate arms intact and no chips or damage

Two Additional Pairs of Porcelain Legs

Pair 1 – Elegant White Porcelain Legs

A finely modelled pair of miniature porcelain legs featuring elegant pointed shoes with gold-coloured detailing.

* Length: 5 cm
* Condition: Excellent, no chips or damage

Pair 2 – Porcelain Legs Marked Foreign

A second pair of beautifully shaped miniature porcelain legs with decorative gold-coloured shoes.

* Marked: Foreign
* Length: 4 cm
* Condition: Excellent, no chips or damage

Both pairs are attractive additions for collectors of half-doll accessories and miniature porcelain components.

Age and Origin

* Estimated period: Circa 1920–1930
* Material: Glazed porcelain
* Style: Antique miniature half dolls, character dolls and Marie Antoinette-inspired figures
* Origin: European, exact manufacturer unconfirmed
* Markings: Serial numbers 229 and 6697; one pair of legs marked Foreign

Condition – Excellent Throughout

All eight pieces are in excellent antique condition, with absolutely no chips, cracks, repairs or damage to any of the porcelain pieces.

The delicate facial features, decorative details and original painted colours have been beautifully preserved.

Particularly noteworthy is the excellent preservation of the more delicate elements, including the extended arms of the Marie Antoinette-style half doll and the fine porcelain legs.

Please refer to the photographs, which form an important part of the description.

Collector’s Appeal

This charming collection brings together several different styles of miniature porcelain craftsmanship in one attractive lot.

The matching numbered pair, two elegant Marie Antoinette-style ladies, exceptionally small character figures and decorative porcelain legs offer an interesting assortment for collectors.

The excellent condition of all eight pieces is particularly desirable, especially considering the fragile nature and small dimensions of antique porcelain miniatures.

A delightful collection of eight antique miniature porcelain pieces, all in excellent undamaged condition, ideal for collectors of half dolls, pincushion dolls and early 20th-century decorative miniatures.

All eight pieces shown in the photographs are included in the auction.