Antique German Bisque Scottish Highland Boy Doll 10” Original Tartan Costume
A wonderful and beautifully preserved antique German bisque Scottish Highland boy doll, dating to approximately 1890–1900, dressed in his charming and elaborate all-original Scottish costume!
Standing approximately 10 inches tall, this delightful little gentleman has a beautiful bisque shoulder head with molded blonde curls, lovely painted blue eyes, delicately feathered eyebrows, rosy cheeks, and a sweet closed mouth. He has a cloth body with bisque lower arms and legs, including molded and painted stockings and little black strap shoes.
His original Scottish Highland costume is particularly wonderful and remarkably complete. He wears a beautifully tailored tartan kilt in rich shades of red, navy, green, and gold, accompanied by a matching shoulder plaid with fringed detailing. His black jacket has a lovely velvet-like appearance and provides a wonderful contrast to the colorful tartan.
His traditional Scottish cap is especially charming, fashioned in black fabric with brown trim and embellished with a decorative silver-tone metal ornament featuring a faceted red stone. A second coordinating ornament secures his shoulder plaid. These wonderful little details give him tremendous character and make his costume especially appealing.
Additional original details include his diagonal shoulder strap, matching tartan leg coverings, and the beautifully preserved accessories that complete his traditional Highland appearance.
The colors of his tartan remain remarkably vibrant, and the fabrics retain their wonderful antique character. His beautiful bisque face is especially appealing, with delicate coloring and a gentle, almost wistful expression.
Condition: Very nice antique condition overall. His original costume remains remarkably well preserved, with minor age-related wear to the fabrics and trim, particularly around the collar. The tartan retains beautiful color, and the various costume accessories remain in place. His bisque face displays beautifully. Please examine all photographs carefully as they are an important part of the description.
Measurements: Approximately 10 inches tall.
Age: Circa 1890–1900.
Origin: Germany.
He comes complete with the custom-made black display stand shown in the photographs, allowing him to be displayed beautifully in a cabinet or collection.
A particularly charming example of an antique German bisque Scottish Highland boy, made all the more desirable by his wonderfully detailed and complete original costume. He would make a fabulous addition to a collection of Victorian and Edwardian dolls, Scottish costume dolls, antique German bisque dolls, or miniature historical costumes.
A delightful little gentleman with tremendous personality and wonderful antique charm!
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