Further reduced! ... Elegant Lady Doll, 24" Simon and Halbig 1159

Description

This is an exceptional lady doll, stately at 24 inches, all in superb original condition. Marked Simon & Halbig 1159, from around 1910. She is truly elegant in her finery of black dress, big beautiful black cape, lace shawl, feathered hat, feather boa, and working parasol. The Ebay limit of 12 pictures is not nearly enough to picture all the details. I will gladly supply more pictures of the many details of the doll and her clothing. I have not found a comparable doll currently offered for sale.
She has a bisque socket head that is tilt-able to create elegant poses. The lady has sleep eyes, a partly open mouth revealing 4 teeth. Her face is that of a young woman with beautiful coloring Her blue eyes have lovely painted lashes and feathery eyebrows.
She has a composition jointed body, all in excellent condition. She has a lady bosom, and slender arms and waist.
Her clothes are all original. Her dress has mutton sleeves and flares from the waist. Her long gloves are a silky fabric. The cape is beautiful! It has a sweeping expanse, a leaf design throughout. It is fairly heavy, lined in a lovely purple fabric, all hand sewn. The best is the ruffles at the collar, adorned with 9 beaded points of embellishment, see photo. Some wear along the edges of the cape, hardly noticeable.
Her hat has rows of ruffles with a feather and bow at the back. It is wired to keep its shape.
This lovely lady's flaxen wig is original and in the style of 1910, poofed around her face, long in the back held in place by a hair clip.
Note the gold hoop earrings and pearl necklace. Her gloves are in perfect condition. Her buckle shoes have heels and are kid glove. Her lacy stockings and cotton underclothes are all in excellent condition and original.  The parasol has seen better days, but still works! When closed at her side it just adds authenticity to the age of the doll.
She is fairly heavy and large, so shipping will reflect this.
This beautiful lady would be a fine addition to any sophisticated collection.
The doll is from the estate of a long time collector.