Up for sale is a gorgeous, authentic antique German bisque head character baby doll manufactured by Kämmer & Reinhardt (Mold 100 "Kaiser Baby"), dating from circa 1909–1920. Important Condition Note: As verified in the close-up photos, the fragile bisque socket head is completely flawless, featuring crisp incised markings with zero chips, cracks, or hairlines. The chipping is strictly isolated to the rim of the composition body's neck socket. The doll comes outfitted in a beautiful, extensive multi-piece white cotton christening wardrobe featuring a full-length lace-paneled overlay gown, a matching under-gown/slip, a ruffled bonnet with ribbon accents, knit stockings, and white leatherette tie shoes. Please see the pictures included for details.
Details:
* Brand/Mold: Kämmer & Reinhardt (K*R) / Mold 100 "Kaiser Baby"
* Neck Markings: Incised size "36", the K*R Star of David emblem, and mold "100"
* Size: Size 36 (Approx. 14 inches / 36 cm long)
* Included Wardrobe: Full outfit including Christening Gown, Matching Underslip, Bonnet, Stockings, and Shoes
* Material: Bisque socket head with a 5-piece composition bent-limb baby body
* Country of Manufacture: Germany
Condition Report:
* Bisque Head: Excellent to Mint (EX/M); Exceptional preservation. The hand-painted facial features, blue intaglio eyes, molded hair, and the bottom neck flange are completely solid and pristine.
* Composition Body: Fair to Good (TLC); The composition neck socket rim displays a localized chip/fracture line. Both hands exhibit heavy paint flaking, crazing, and finish loss to the original composition coating.
* Wardrobe & Accessories: Very Good Plus (VG+); The detailed lace gown, slip, and bonnet are clean and structurally intact with minor storage folds. The stockings and white shoes are in wonderful, clean condition.
Returns and Shipping:
* Shipping: Packaged with maximum professional care, double-boxed, and heavily bubble-wrapped to guarantee the pristine bisque head remains perfectly safe.
* Policy: Risk-free 30-day return policy for ultimate buyer satisfaction.