Antique Dolls

Dolls are toys made in the likenesses of humans and animals, as well as creatures of the imagination. Though primarily meant for children, dolls are liked by adults as well. Many people have a penchant for collecting antique dolls for various reasons. Some of the most popular types of these toys coveted by serious doll collectors around the world are antique dolls which were made before the 1930s. This is especially true for those antique dolls made out of bisque, china, papier m‚chÈ, wood and wax. Some dolls from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries are in existence too; their rarity makes them highly prized and priced. Dolls from this period are also known as Queen Anne dolls. These wooden dolls were handcrafted by craftsmen who painted their features and dressed them as well.

Papier m‚chÈ dolls are also popular collectibles. Making these dolls was a rather easy task, as compared to wooden dolls, since moulds could be used for making them. These dolls were produced in massive numbers in Germany, US and France. The usual features include painted eyes and moulded hair painted in black colour. Wax dolls were manufactured from 1840 till the nineteenth century. These antique dolls are poured wax dolls made by pouring hot wax into certain moulds. The beauty of these dolls can be attributed to wax, as it is a better and more realistic material for mimicking skin. One can also find antique dolls related accessories like doll houses, doll prams, doll clothes and doll shoes. Many online auction sites retail antique dolls.