24-Inch Armand Marseille & Effanbee Marriage

Updated August 6, 2026

This 24-inch "marriage" doll features an authentic German Armand Marseille porcelain bisque head paired with a later American-made Effanbee composition body. The head is marked "AM 11" and displays painted eyebrows, set glass eyes, and an open mouth with teeth. The bisque head holds steady color and is in excellent condition. The composition body, typical of Effanbee, shows notable vintage wear: flaking, peeling paint, surface crazing, and cracks across arms and legs. This unique example highlights the period practice of assembling German bisque heads on American bodies, making it suitable as a collectible display or restoration project. **Shipping Notice: Due to the delicate nature of the doll's sleep eye mechanism, any shipped doll will arrive with the wig and skull cap removed, and the eyes secured to help minimize the risk of damage during transit. Please expect this if you require shipping. Because of the additional time and care required to prepare the doll for safe shipment, an additional handling fee may apply. These dolls are exceptionally fragile, and while we take the greatest care in packing and securing every item, shipping always carries an inherent risk. By requesting shipping, you acknowledge and accept the possibility of damage that may occur during transit.

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