Three Antique German Bisque Socket Head Dolls

Updated August 22, 2026

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Lot number65
CategoryToys & Collectibles
Auction08-31-2026 Amazing Philadephia Collector Doll Auction #2
DateAugust 31, 2026 at 7:01 PM EDT
Auction houseTom Hall Auctions, Inc
LocationSchnecksville, Pennsylvania

This assortment consists of three antique German bisque socket-head dolls, each featuring a jointed kid leather body with bisque forearms and hands. The group includes a J.D. Kestner mold 148 with brown glass sleep eyes and a reddish-blonde wig, a Heubach-Koppelsdorf mold 275 with blue glass sleep eyes and a dark brown wig, and an Armand Marseille mold 1894 with blue glass sleep eyes and a dark brown wig. All three dolls possess open mouths with molded upper teeth and are presented in full period-style attire including dresses, undergarments, and footwear. Armand Marseille doll: 16 inches Kestner doll: 15 inches Heubach-Koppelsdorf doll: 15 inches. The collection is in good condition, featuring well-preserved bisque heads without visible damage or restoration. The original kid leather bodies show expected surface aging and minor structural reinforcements typical for their age and material.

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