Mr Punchs Shop : Dolls, Accessories, and Miniature Living : Dolls : Half-Dolls
| | |  | 1920s Small China Half-Doll with Naked Torso(Reference #6-7-21)
These porcelain half-dolls were made both in Germany and Japan in the 1920s and 1930s. They could be attached to powder puffs, scent bottles, brushes or other dressing table items as the purchaser wished. There was a considerable vogue for them at the time, and they were produced in a wide range to meet the demand. This is a particularly desirable half-doll as it has a naked torso. The doll's hands are elegantly and delicately positioned to enhance the appeal of the pose. The doll measures just over 2.5" tall and is in very fine condition. She is stamped FOREIGN on the back of the body and was probably made in Japan. (WR) US$44.00
Price: £22.00 | |
| 1920s China Half-Doll with Clasped Hands(Reference #9-2-41)
These porcelain half-dolls were made both in Germany and Japan in the 1920s and 1930s. They could be attached to powder puffs, scent bottles, brushes or other dressing table items as the purchaser wished. There was a considerable vogue for them at the time, and they were produced in a wide range to meet the demand. This is a particularly delicately coloured half-doll as she wears a very pale off-the shoulder pink dress with short sleeves. She clasps her hands demurely in front of her, and her rather severe hairstyle is enlivened by red and blue hair decorations. The doll measures 3" tall and is marked GERMANY on the front of the base. She is in very attractive condition for her age, but does suffer from black marking to the rear of the base. Mercifully, this is barely visible from the front, so the doll would still display very well. (WR) US$50.00
Price: £25.00 |  | |
|  | 1920s China Half-Doll with Extravagant Hairstyle(Reference #9-2-55)
These porcelain half-dolls were made both in Germany and Japan in the 1920s and 1930s. They could be attached to powder puffs, scent bottles, brushes or other dressing table items as the purchaser wished. There was a considerable vogue for them at the time, and they were produced in a wide range to meet the demand. This is a particularly delicately colourful half-doll as she wears a very pale off-the shoulder pink dress with short sleeves. This is complemented by a green bandeau and a blue hair accessory. She also has one of the most extravagant hairstyles we have ever seen on a half-doll. She measures 3.5" tall and is marked both with the word FOREIGN and with a mould number. However, the quality of the moulding suggests that she was made in Germany. (WR) US$50.00
Price: £25.00 | |
| 1920s China Half-Doll in 18th Century Costume(Reference #9-2-44)
These porcelain half-dolls were made both in Germany and Japan in the 1920s and 1930s. They could be attached to powder puffs, scent bottles, brushes or other dressing table items as the purchaser wished. There was a considerable vogue for them at the time, and they were produced in a wide range to meet the demand. This is a particularly colourful half-doll as she is dressed in a vibrant green and orange 18th centry style dress with frilled sleeves. The doll has delicately coloured flesh tones and is holding her hands demurely in front of her. She measures 3" tall and is unmarked, although the quality of the moulding suggests that she was made in Germany. (WR) US$44.00
Price: £22.00 |  | |
|  | 1920s China Half-Doll with Naked Torso(Reference #7-10-114)
 These porcelain half-dolls were made both in Germany and Japan in the 1920s and 1930s. They could be attached to powder puffs, scent bottles, brushes or other dressing table items as the purchaser wished. There was a considerable vogue for them at the time, and they were produced in a wide range to meet the demand. This is a particularly desirable half-doll as it has a naked torso. The doll's hands are elegantly and delicately positioned to enhance the appeal of the pose. The doll measures three inches tall and is in very fine condition. She is marked on the back with an indecipherable mould number. There is some slight roughness to the base which is original to the doll.
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| Pre-war Half-Doll with Flowers(Reference #9-2-68)
These porcelain half-dolls were made both in Germany and Japan in the 1920s and 1930s. They could be attached to powder puffs, scent bottles, brushes or other dressing table items as the purchaser wished. There was a considerable vogue for them at the time, and they were produced in a wide range to meet the demand. This is a particularly small half-doll as it measures just two inches tall. The doll is dressed in 19th century costume in an off-the shoulder dress with frilled sleeves. Delicately coloured in pink, the doll is holding a bunch of violets or possibly bluebells. She is marked on the back with the words FOREIGN and an indecipherable mould number. There is some slight roughness to the base which is original to the doll. (J) US$50.00
Price: £25.00 |  | |
|  | 1920s German Porcelain 18th Century Half-Doll(Reference #7-10-102)
These porcelain half-dolls were made in Germany in the 1920s, and could be attached to powder puffs or other beauty aids as the purchaser wished. There was a considerable vogue for them at the time, and they were produced in a wide range to meet the demand. This 2.5-inch tall doll is smaller than usual, is dressed in 18th century costume, and is coloured on the front only, probably meaning that she was a cheaper version. She is unmarked, but is almost certainly of German manufacture. There is no damage to report of any kind, and this figure is as good as when it was new in the 1920s. If you collect these curiosities, then see if this doll appeals. (#) US$44.00
Price: £22.00 | |
| 1920s Japanese Porcelain Half-Doll(Reference #9-2-29)
Marked MADE IN JAPAN on the back, this delightful half-doll clearly dates from the 1920s. Just take a look at the style of the hat and the dress, as well as the pose of the doll. She stands 3.5 inches tall, is made of porcelain, and is in beautiful original condition. The only slight defect to report is some roughness to the bottom edge where the doll has probably been attached to some kind of bottom half (pin cushion or tea cosy, for example). This figurine would make a most appealing addition for a discerning collector of these curiosities. (#) US$70.00
Price: £35.00 |  | |
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