Handcrafted Norwegian Folk Doll with Silver Brooch & Wooden Bed – ca. 1940s–50s – Schildkröt Composite Head (Germany) An exceptionally well-preserved vintage doll featuring a handcrafted Norwegian national costume (bunad) and an authentic handmade silver brooch (sølje) – a traditional accessory used in real Norwegian folk dress. This piece represents the type of high-quality confirmation gifts given to young girls in Norway after WWII, combining both symbolic and material value: beauty, craftsmanship, and a tangible silver item of lasting or increasing worth. The doll’s head was produced in Germany – by Schildkröt – using a composite material (wood flour, chalk, and resin) with a molded “shoulder plate” base. It is then hand-sewn to a sturdy cloth body and dressed locally in Norway in a complete bunad outfit with apron, embroidered blouse, vest, headscarf, and silver brooch. The wooden bed, handmade in traditional Norwegian style, accompanies the set. ⸻ Condition • Excellent original vintage condition (ca. 1940s–50s). • The head shows two minor imperfections: a small dent on the nose and a tiny flake near the hairline, otherwise intact and beautifully preserved. • The clothing is clean and complete, with no rips or holes. • The silver brooch (sølje) is authentic and handmade, weighing approx. 5.47 g, tested 830/925 silver. • Original wooden bed included. ⸻ Dimensions • Height: ca. 30 cm (doll) • Bed: ca. 34 × 18 × 16 cm ⸻ Materials • Head and collar: composite (wood-pulp and resin mix) • Body: strong textile, hand-stitched at shoulder corners • Eyes: glass (painted) • Hair: molded and painted • Brooch: genuine silver (handmade filigree) • Bed: hand-carved, varnished wood ⸻ Origin & Provenance • Head: Germany (Schildkröt factory, transitional composite period ca. 1940–1948) • Costume & assembly: Norway (local handcraft tradition, Stordal or Ålesund area) • Provenance: Private Norwegian collection, inherited and preserved since new. ⸻ Historical Context After WWII, German doll heads were imported to Norway and finished locally with hand-sewn folk costumes. These dolls were often confirmation or baptism gifts – carrying both emotional and financial symbolism. The inclusion of a real silver sølje made them more than toys: they represented craft, identity, and a young woman’s first piece of silver jewelry. ⸻ Shipping & Packaging Will be packed with great care. Each component (doll, bed, brooch) will be individually wrapped and protected for safe international transport. 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