Figurine - Victorian style half-doll pincushions and porcelain legs (3) - Porcelain, Textile, Lace
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This vintage set from circa 1920–1930 comprises two porcelain half-doll pincushions with textile and lace details, plus a separate pair of porcelain legs.
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Antique Porcelain Half Dolls – Set of 2 with Original Pincushions & Separate Porcelain Legs – Art Deco Style
A charming and beautifully presented collection of two vintage porcelain half dolls, each mounted on a decorative pincushion, accompanied by a separate pair of porcelain doll legs.
Both dolls feature delicate hand-painted facial details, elegant hairstyles and attractive period-style clothing. A lovely collection displaying the craftsmanship and decorative appeal associated with early 20th-century half dolls.
Doll 1 – Elegant Lady with Original Pincushion and Pins
An exquisite larger porcelain half doll featuring an elaborate white curled hairstyle reminiscent of the Marie Antoinette period.
She has beautifully painted facial features, delicate red lips and an elegant pose, with one hand resting against her head and the other positioned at her waist.
The doll wears a delicate crocheted bodice and is mounted on a substantial original-style pincushion, decorated with pale pink patterned satin, intricate lacework and decorative embroidery.
The pincushion retains its collection of vintage pins, adding to its character and appeal.
* Total height: 16 cm
* Porcelain doll height: 7 cm
* Overall dimensions: 16 × 8 × 8 cm
* Condition: Excellent, with no chips or damage to the porcelain.
Doll 2 – Miniature Lady with Fan and Decorative Pincushion
A delightful miniature porcelain half doll with an elegant white coiffured hairstyle and finely painted facial features.
She wears a delicate pink and white dress and holds a pale green fan beside her face, creating a graceful and feminine appearance.
The doll is mounted on a charming miniature satin pincushion in soft pink and ivory, decorated with fabric flowers, bows, lace trim and a beautifully gathered satin border.
A particularly attractive miniature example, with lovely attention to detail.
* Total height: 9 cm
* Porcelain doll height: 4 cm
* Overall dimensions: 9 × 6 × 3 cm
* Condition: Beautifully preserved, with no obvious porcelain damage visible in the photographs.
Additional Pair of Porcelain Doll Legs
Included in this lot is a separate pair of elegant porcelain doll legs, beautifully shaped with raised feet and gold-painted high-heeled shoes.
These would make a wonderful addition to a half-doll collection or could be used in a restoration project.
* Length: 8 cm
* Condition: No chips or damage.
* Minor wear to the original gold paint, consistent with age.
Overall Condition
A delightful collection of three vintage porcelain pieces.
The larger doll is in excellent condition with no chips or damage, and the miniature doll also appears very well preserved.
The original-style fabric pincushions display attractive period detailing. The separate porcelain legs are undamaged, with only minor paint wear.
An appealing lot for collectors of antique and vintage porcelain half dolls, pincushion dolls, miniature figurines and Art Deco decorative accessories.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
All three pieces will be carefully packaged for shipping.
Antique Porcelain Half Dolls – Set of 2 with Original Pincushions & Separate Porcelain Legs – Art Deco Style
A charming and beautifully presented collection of two vintage porcelain half dolls, each mounted on a decorative pincushion, accompanied by a separate pair of porcelain doll legs.
Both dolls feature delicate hand-painted facial details, elegant hairstyles and attractive period-style clothing. A lovely collection displaying the craftsmanship and decorative appeal associated with early 20th-century half dolls.
Doll 1 – Elegant Lady with Original Pincushion and Pins
An exquisite larger porcelain half doll featuring an elaborate white curled hairstyle reminiscent of the Marie Antoinette period.
She has beautifully painted facial features, delicate red lips and an elegant pose, with one hand resting against her head and the other positioned at her waist.
The doll wears a delicate crocheted bodice and is mounted on a substantial original-style pincushion, decorated with pale pink patterned satin, intricate lacework and decorative embroidery.
The pincushion retains its collection of vintage pins, adding to its character and appeal.
* Total height: 16 cm
* Porcelain doll height: 7 cm
* Overall dimensions: 16 × 8 × 8 cm
* Condition: Excellent, with no chips or damage to the porcelain.
Doll 2 – Miniature Lady with Fan and Decorative Pincushion
A delightful miniature porcelain half doll with an elegant white coiffured hairstyle and finely painted facial features.
She wears a delicate pink and white dress and holds a pale green fan beside her face, creating a graceful and feminine appearance.
The doll is mounted on a charming miniature satin pincushion in soft pink and ivory, decorated with fabric flowers, bows, lace trim and a beautifully gathered satin border.
A particularly attractive miniature example, with lovely attention to detail.
* Total height: 9 cm
* Porcelain doll height: 4 cm
* Overall dimensions: 9 × 6 × 3 cm
* Condition: Beautifully preserved, with no obvious porcelain damage visible in the photographs.
Additional Pair of Porcelain Doll Legs
Included in this lot is a separate pair of elegant porcelain doll legs, beautifully shaped with raised feet and gold-painted high-heeled shoes.
These would make a wonderful addition to a half-doll collection or could be used in a restoration project.
* Length: 8 cm
* Condition: No chips or damage.
* Minor wear to the original gold paint, consistent with age.
Overall Condition
A delightful collection of three vintage porcelain pieces.
The larger doll is in excellent condition with no chips or damage, and the miniature doll also appears very well preserved.
The original-style fabric pincushions display attractive period detailing. The separate porcelain legs are undamaged, with only minor paint wear.
An appealing lot for collectors of antique and vintage porcelain half dolls, pincushion dolls, miniature figurines and Art Deco decorative accessories.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
All three pieces will be carefully packaged for shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
3
Style
Vintage
Title
Victorian style half-doll pincushions and porcelain legs
Country of origin
Unknown
Material
Lace, Porcelain, Textile
Colour
Beige, Gold, Multicolour, Pink, White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
16 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
8 cm
Depiction/theme
Female figures
Estimated period
1900-2000, 1920-1930
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