Mr Punchs Shop : Dolls, Accessories, and Miniature Living : Dolls : Costume Dolls
| | | 1930s French Celluloid Regional Costume Dolls (2)(Reference #00-12-07r)
On offer here are two French celluloid regional costume dolls, one of which (the one with the tall hat) represents the Pont-L'Abbe region. Both dolls have jointed limbs, mohair wigs, are complete with their original costumes, and are in very good condition for their age. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 |  | |
|  | 1950s French Celluloid and Plastic Costume Dolls (2) (Reference #00-12-07c)
This selection comprises two French costume dolls, both representing the Bordeaux region and both made by Les Poupees Diane. Both dolls have jointed limbs, are complete with their original costumes, and have their original cardboard swing tags. The larger celluloid doll measures 9.25" tall; the smaller plastic one is 6" tall. Both dolls are in very good condition for their age. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 | |
| Early 1960s Black Plastic French Colonial Costume Doll(Reference #06-3-6)
 Possibly representing a French territory such as the Antilles or Guadeloupe, this 7" doll is made of attractively moulded black plastic and is, unusually, still complete with her baby on her back. She has jointed arms, sleep eyes, and all the components of her original costume which comprise a top, skirt, apron, baby sling, scarf, flower basket hat, metal hoop earrings, and bead necklace. The doll is in very attractive condition for her age; there is just some slight fading to the flowers on the hat as a result of the doll having been on display. She would make an absolutely stunning addition to any collection of either costume dolls in general or black dolls in particular.
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|  | Early 1960s Black Plastic African Costume Doll(Reference #06-3-5)
Although this delightful doll represents an African native in brightly coloured and decorated plastic costume, it was clearly made in the West, as it wears socks and shoes, and the fringe of a Western-style haircut is just visible on the forehead. The doll stands 7" tall, has jointed arms, black curly hair, and sleep eyes. Her costume is extravagantly decorated with beads, and the doll is complete with metal bracelets and bead necklace. She is in very good condition for her age, and would make a delightful addition to any collection of costume dolls.
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| 1970s Hong Kong Black Plastic Native Doll(Reference #02-10-04h)
Marked MADE IN HONG KONG on the back, this charming 6.5" tall doll has sleep eyes, jointed arms, and is complete with her original costume of skirt, shawl, and conical basket-weave hat. She also has her full complement of jewellery comprising anklets, bracelets, necklace, and earrings. The doll is in very good condition for her age and would make a delightful addition to any collection of costume dolls. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 |  | |
|  | 1930s French SNF Celluloid Costume Doll(Reference #5-9-7)
Marked SNF (Societe Nobel Francaise) on the back of the head, this French celluloid costume doll stands 12" tall and is complete with all her original clothes and accessories, including a large straw hat and a cross round her neck. She is dressed in the costume of a flower-seller at the market in Nice in the south of France. Her flat straw hat serves two purposes: to protect from the sun and to carry the baskets of flowers. The doll is fully jointed and is in absolutely excellent condition, apart from some age-related marking to her clothing and a small tear to one of the sleeves of the blouse. (WR) US$38.00
Price: £19.00 | |
| 1960s Italian Labelled Lenci Plastic Costume Doll(Reference #5-3-277)
This 6.5" tall plastic doll has a mohair wig, painted facial features, jointed arms, and wears a felt and cotton costume. The original 'Lenci Torino' label is still sewn to the underside of the skirt. There is a small hole to the bottom of the apron, some fading and staining to the dress, and slight paint smudging to the nose. Overall, though, this Lenci doll is in very good condition for her age. She is certainly of museum quality as she used to be on display at the Cotswold Teddy Bear Museum in England until its closure in 1995. (#) US$30.00
Price: £15.00 |  | |
|  | 1950s German Celluloid Swiss Costume Boy Doll(Reference #00-12-07s)
Although it is unmarked, this delightful celluloid boy doll in Swiss costume (8" tall) was probably made in Germany in the 1950s. He has moulded hair, painted facial features, jointed arms and legs, and is dressed in a cotton shirt, felt trousers, and velvet jacket and hat. The hat bears the emblem of the Swiss flag. The doll is in very good condition for its age; the only minor defects to report are a small stain to the side of the trousers, and glue marks to the head where the hat was originally stuck on; this is now detached from the doll. (WR) US$30.00
Price: £15.00 | |
| 1930s English Composition and Cloth Scotsman Doll(Reference #5-8-203)
Made in England in the 1930s, this 8" tall Scotsman doll has a composition head and soft-stuffed cloth body with felt jacket, tam-o-shanter, and shoes, together with cotton kilt and socks. The doll has transfer printed eyes, and painted facial features. The body is in superb condition for its age; the head, however, is damaged as both cheeks have been re-painted. This is noticeable, but does not really detract from the overall appeal of this doll from north of the English border.
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|  | 1930s European Composition and Cloth Boy Costume Doll(Reference #7-10-184)
This 12" tall costume doll was probably made somewhere in Eastern Europe in the 1930s as he is dressed in a white linen costume with trousers, waistcoat, flared sleeves, apron, and tall black hat. He has a soft-stuffed cloth body with jointed arms and legs, and a composition head with painted facial features. Apart from some slight surface grubbiness, the doll is in good condition for his age. The only defect to mention is that a previous owner has stuck two adhesive pads to the head to keep the hat in position. The head also has three pin-holes in it which was obviously the original means of attaching the hat to the head. However, neither the pin-holes nor the adhesive pads are visible when the hat is in position. The doll has a particularly soulful expression and would make a stunning addition to any collection of costume dolls. (WR) US$30.00
Price: £15.00 | |
| 1930s Dutch Costume Cloth Doll with Pressed Face(Reference #6-7-92)
Made in the 1930s when cloth dolls were at the height of their production, this delightful Dutch costume doll stands 9.5" tall. She has a pressed face with painted facial features, mohair wig, soft-stuffed cotton body, and her original costume. She still wears socks on her feet, and may possibly once have worn shoes. Apart from that, she is complete in every detail and is in very good condition for her age. Please note that the stand is not included. (WR) US$30.00
Price: £15.00 |  | |
|  | 1950s West German Plastic Wind-Up Dancing Costume Doll(Reference #01-7-6dd)
This 6.5" tall plastic and wind-up dancing costume doll was made in West Germany in the 1950s. She is marked as such on the back of one of her legs. The doll is attractively dressed in a traditional Tyrolean costume and wears a reinforced paper hat with a feather. She is in full working order; wind her up (but please note that a key is not provided) and she vibrates round in a circle. The doll is complete and intact, and in very good condition for her age. There is just slight wear to the front of the hat and a small mark to the front of one leg. (WR) US$30.00
Price: £15.00 | |
| 1950s Austrian Baitz 'Whistling' Costume Doll(Reference #6-1-34)
Made by Baitz of Austria, this delightful doll in authentic costume is one of a series called 'whistler dolls' because, to judge from the shape of their mouths, they are engaged in that activity. Baitz dolls are always very attractively dressed, and this example is no exception. Measuring 8.5" tall, the doll has a mohair wig, composition head with painted facial features, and a soft-stuffed cloth and felt body. The costume is in beautiful condition, and is so pristine that it still includes the cardboard underskirt to keep the skirt in shape. If you're a lover of unusual costume dolls, then don't miss this opportunity to acquire this delightful example. (WR) US$64.00
Price: £32.00 |  | |
|  | 1960s Black Vinyl Jointed Maori Doll - Original Costume(Reference #02-7-5l)
Although it is unmarked, this charming little doll (8" tall) is clearly meant to represent a Maori. Made of vinyl, the doll is fully jointed, has transfer and painted facial features, including tribal markings, and synthetic rooted hair. She still wears her original costume. This comprises a red underskirt, a 'grass' straw skirt, cloth top, feather shawl, and rather bizarre black plastic charm figure round her neck. The shawl used to be glued to the doll's arms, but has now become detached, leaving the glue marks visible on the arms. However, there are no other defects to report. (WR) US$24.00
Price: £12.00 | |
| 1960s Black Vinyl Jointed Red Indian Costume Doll(Reference #5-3-174)
Formerly on display at the Cotswold Teddy Bear Museum that closed its doors for the last time in 1995, this black vinyl doll stands 12" tall. She is fully jointed, has plastic eyes, a mohair wig, painted facial features, and still wears her original costume. This consists of a stomach band, a neck band to which is attached a very attractive hessian shawl, topped off with a fur collar, and a hair band. The doll is in very good condition, and would make a charming addition to any collection of costume dolls. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 |  | |
|  | 1950s Tyrolean Plastic Boy Doll - Original Costume(Reference #5-6-529)
Marked HD on the back of the head, this 12" tall boy doll is immaculately dressed in alpine costume including wool felt forester's jacket, suede shorts with braces, shirt and tie, socks and shoes, and pressed felt hat. He has sleep eyes, and a fully jointed body and is in very good condition for his age. The only minor defects are to the face: there is a small yellow spot on the right side of his face, another smaller one on his chin, and a minute chip to the bottom lip. However, he is an exceptionally attractive boy doll that would grace any collection of celluloid dolls. (#) US$110.00
Price: £55.00 | |
| 1960s Black Plastic Native Souvenir Doll(Reference #03-4-61)
Probably made for sale as a souvenir, this black plastic doll in native costume has jointed arms, fixed legs, moulded hair, and painted facial features. The doll measures four inches high, and is dressed in an attractive cotton and fur costume. She is in excellent condition and is still complete with her original necklace and foot bracelets.
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|  | 1960s Vinyl Chinese Costume Doll(Reference #02-7-5c)
Although it is not marked, we believe this fully jointed vinyl doll to have been made in China in the 1960s. She has rooted hair styled in traditional Chinese fashion, and a particularly attractive facial expression. She is dressed in traditional costume, but this has suffered somewhat over the years in that it is both faded and torn. This damage is most apparent to both sleeves, the sides of the trousers, and the back of the tunic. However, she is still an attractive doll in displayable condition and would be of particular interest to those with a passion for Chinese dolls. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 | |
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