The Fortune Teller

Late 19^th Century Hand Crafted Articulated Doll Figure

This wonderful example of a late 19^th Century hand crafted doll is fully articulated. Wearing its original clothing with linen trousers, leather boots, velour jacket, brass loop earrings and silk embroidered tasselled hat. The form of this doll resembles a fortune teller of sorts we feel. The head is carved from wood and hand painted, with composite hands. The underbody structure is made from sectioned twisted metal wire, allowing the doll to be moved into different positions as shown. One of the best examples we have seen and so we have decided to present her in a 19^th Century French glass dome, which is included in the sale of this rare and beautiful object.  

Dimensions in inches: H 20 x D 7 x W 5

Origin: Unknown

Circa: Turn of the Century

Condition: Aged

Completely solid in structure and form, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina across all areas. Loss of detail across all the clothing with rips and loss. This item does not stand alone but under the dome it can be presented as shown.

The House of Antiques sells authentic antique decorative objects, we do not refurbish or repair items unless stated or unless completely necessary to the item’s stability or longevity. These objects are old so please expect wear and tear.