Antique Armand Marseille "ELLAR" Oriental Character Bisque Baby Doll — circa 1900–1925

Up for sale is a genuine antique Armand Marseille oriental character baby doll, model ELLAR, marked on the back of the neck with the incised Armand Marseille trademark: A ⭐(ELLAR) M / Germany / 4/0K.

About the maker:
Armand Marseille was one of the largest and most prolific German bisque doll head manufacturers, based in Koppelsdorf, Thuringia, Germany, from 1885. The ELLAR model is a sought-after oriental character baby depicting an Asian child in traditional dress.

Specifications:

• Height: 22 cm (8½ inches)

• Width: 10 cm (4 inches)

• Head: Bisque (unglazed porcelain) socket head, incised mark

• Body: Composition and cloth, jointed at shoulders and hips

• Eyes: Fixed (set) dark glass eyes — original

• Hair: Painted black under a red fabric cap with metallic braid trim

• Mouth: Closed, painted reddish-brown lips

• Hands: Composition

• Costume: Original red silk/satin jacket with embroidered floral motifs (green, pink, gold metallic thread), frog knot closures, metallic braid trim; black silk trousers; red pleated cap with hanging tassel pompoms and metal amulet disc; white fabric booties

Condition:
Good antique condition. The bisque head is intact — no chips, cracks, or hairlines. Light surface patina and age spotting on the bisque consistent with age. Costume shows light fading, minor fraying on trim, and minor soiling on booties — all age-appropriate. Fixed glass eyes are original and intact. Please examine all photos carefully.

Authenticity:
This is an authentic antique doll, not a reproduction. The mark is incised into the bisque (not stamped or painted). The bisque surface is matte — correct for antique German bisque. The "Germany" country mark is consistent with pre-1930s production. All materials, construction, and costume are period-appropriate.

What you see is what you get. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Feel free to ask questions before bidding or buying.

Shipping & Returns:

• Carefully packed with protective wrapping for safe transit

• International shipping with tracking and insurance

• Combined shipping available — request a total before paying

• Returns accepted within 14 days (item must be returned in original condition)