Antique Gillie Wax Sailor Doll

Updated August 6, 2026

Lot number	40
Category	Toys & Collectibles
Auction	08-09-2026 Amazing Single Owner Antique Doll Collection!
Date	August 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
Auction house	Tom Hall Auctions, Inc
Location	Cambridge, ON

This antique Gillie poured wax sailor doll, dated 1978 on the back of the neck, embodies the essence of early 20th-century artistry with a wax-over-composition character head and striking hand-painted facial features. The doll’s deep, dark glass eyes offer a captivating, lifelike expression. Dressed in an original high-quality navy blue velvet sailor suit with silver trim and matching scarf, the ensemble includes well-preserved two-tone button-up boots and the signature woven straw boater hat inscribed "H.M.S. CRE." The doll stands on a metal display stand and has a cloth body with wax lower arms and legs, retaining excellent detailing throughout. This rare, well-preserved doll is a standout collector’s piece that offers both display and historic value. **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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