Kestner Dolls, None Can Compare to the Quality and Distinction...
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Kestner Dolls...Fine Composition and Bisque!
Although the name of J.D. (Johannes Daniel) Kestner has been
associated with dolls since 1805, this particular reference is made
to the beautiful babies circa 1910-1925. Exquisite bisque heads
with composition bent leg bodies, none can compare to the quality
and distinction given the fine features of each character baby.
What better book is there to research Kestner Dolls than:
There were several mold numbers associated with these fine dolls and even though collectors seem to favor "Hilda" (#'s 237, 245, and 1070), my personal favorite is the #211. The features and expression forever fashioned in fine bisque are that of one happy baby! For some reason, I always felt they had "cut" one eye on Hilda incorrectly, the #211 mold to me is perfection. Solid dome or with wig, each individual #211 has a distinct personality.
"Hilda"
Detail is one of Kestners characteristics. Even the detail given to the outline of fingers and nails is mostly attributed to Kestner.
eBay has a rather large set of listings of vintage Composition and Bisque dolls for sale, if you are interested in a purchase, or to find values, click here----(if looking for values, it is necessary to register with eBay).
My favorite Kestner Doll babies...ranging in size from 14" to a healthy 24"...but I love all of them.
Words and phrases do not describe what only the eye can behold...
One of the most common and more frequently found Kestner mold numbers is
154. A shoulderhead with sleep eyes and open mouth...........the number
154 mold has the distinct thick Kestner brows. The bisque hands on the
kid leather bodies are well formed and well detailed. Many bodies still
bear the Kestner shield label on the chest.
Kestner 154
This Kestner 154 resided in a Montana garage for many years.......and
only recently was discovered. She is still wearing her original white
chemise. Over the chemise is an old advertising shirt for a local
hardware store which has long since ceased to exist. Her eyes are a
brilliant blue accented by the old silk ribbons which were probably added
by a young mother many years ago.
For further information and pictures of Vintage Kestner Dolls with some mold numbers,
please
click here
Other readily accessible books with reference to Kestner Dolls...Kestner
is a favorite! You will find information and photos in many current
publications.
Probably the best place to look for present "doll and accessories" value is on the Internet, primarily the auction sites--my favorite is eBay...
in the completed Kestner Dolls section of eBay you can browse the past 30 days of completed auctions of Kestner dolls and accessories. On the left side, in the box named "Display", you can selsect "Active Items" to see the "Kestner dolls and accessories" presently up for auction.
Also, if you have a doll or doll accessories you would like to find out about...eBay is the place to start...
in the Dolls and Bears Category, just type in what you have in the search window just under "Dolls & Bears" on the left, and "Shazam", there appears a list of present, up for auction items--in the "Display" box on the left select "Completed Items", a new list will appear, displaying completed items going back for 30 days.
eBay is a great wedsite for "value" information about dolls, or most anything else for that matter--however, in order to see what something has sold for, registration is required, so if you are looking for past sales of any particular doll, please register
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