Antique beautiful Chad Valley Bambina Hygenic toy doll with 2 labels. She has a new dress, socks and shoes. She is wearing her original underwear.

I bought her planning to restore her, she was very dirty and has loads of moth damage. Once I got her I was worried about my lack of skill and damaging her further so have only given her a surface clean and plugged 2 moth holes (one on her face, one her neck) with wool mix felt. This is easily removed with a pair of tweezers.

I have washed her underwear, given her a good vacuum and put her in the freezer for 72hrs (it is said that this kills moth eggs). Her original dress is included in a plastic bag - I have done nothing with this.

Using her original dress as a template I have made her a new one. To protect (and hide) the damage to her wrist, I have made a corsage. I also made a new felt ribbon in her hair, socks and shoes.

She has an old water mark on her face.

I have tried to capture everything in the photos.

She is "almost" an antique doll made in the 1930s (not quite 100 years old) this is identified by her labels. Any with the royal crest must be after Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952.

Caution - This is a collectors item and not suitable for children under 14

Please look at all the photo as they add detail to the description. Vintage items may have signs of use and wear 

I am happy to answer any questions.

I do not accept returns but please message me and I will do my best to solve any problems.


Thanks for looking.