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Barbie Dolls

Antique Dolls Admin — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 13:30:39 +0000

Barbie dolls are fashion dolls manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. and launched on March 9, 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration. Reference: Wikipedia.

Barbies have always been popular with children and have recently seen an interest from adult collectors, especially unusual Barbies or those from the sixties.

Below are some examples and price guides of Barbie dolls including a Wonder Woman doll and a brunette doll with a ponytail.

1965 MATTEL BARBIE & FRANCIE DOLLS TRUNK

Sold for US$460 at Les Collectibles in 2023

Vintage 1960’s Barbie. Normal wear for age. Comes in Barbie Reproduction Box. Measures 11.5″

Sold for US$550 at Bodnar’s Auction Sales in 2023

Vintage Mattel Barbie Doll, Wonder Woman

Collector Edition. #24638. Certificate of authenticity included.
In original box. Dimensions of box: 9.25″L x 3″W x 13.5″H.

Sold for US$60 at Lion and Unicorn in 2023

Matell Barbie Puppe Doll, 60ies, Made in USA, 30 cm, very good condition, Barbie in blue evening dress with coat and handbag

Sold for €240 at Wormser Reklame-Auktion in 2023

BRUNETTE PONYTAIL BARBIE WITH BROWN EYESHADOW. 11″. Hard to find, #3 Barbie, with brunette ponytail, brown eyeshadow, ruby lips, jointed body, wearing black and white swim suit and black open-toe heels. Near mint with beautiful complexion and painting. Mattel, #3 model,1960.

Sold for US$750 at Frasher’s Doll Auction in 2023

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Disney Character Dolls

Antique Dolls Admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:42:31 +0000

Disney Character Dolls. Disney characters have been popular with doll makers for many years. The first doll created was by Charlotte Clarke who made a Mickey Mouse doll in the 1930’s after the animated short film “Steamboat Willie” was released. Other doll makers such as Chad Valley, Barbie and R John Wright have also made dolls based on characters by Disney. These dolls would have been licensed by Disney.

Below are some examples and price guides of Disney dolls including a modern Mary Poppins Barbie doll and a set of Chad Valley Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs dolls.

Group of 2 Mattel Barbie Pink Label Mary Poppins Fashion Figures. Disney. 2007. New in original packaging. 11 1/2 – 12 inches. Bert and Mary Poppins.

Sold for US$70 at Matthew Bullock Auctioneers in 2022

Composition Snow White doll, sleep eyes, open mouth with 4 teeth mohair wig, wearing original blue velveteen & yellow rayon dress with illustrations around skirt hem, matching cape and collar, original cotton muslin onesie, socks and oilcloth shoes (sole coming off one), all-original Snow White using the Shirley Temple mold, marked “Shirley Temple 22″ on back, c 1937, 21” h, broken finger on right hand, stringing a little loose

Sold for US$200 at William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals in 2022

R. John Wright Dolls, Walt Disney’s “Geppetto & Pinocchio” Series I – Marionette, #204/500, tag sewn on Geppettos pants, no tag on Pinocchio, with COA, stands and original box.

Sold for US$800 at Apple Tree Auction Center in 2022

CHAD VALLEY ENGLISH SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS DOLLS.

All in boxes. Dolls look original, boxes appear to be reproductions. There is Snow White with tag, marked “Made by the Chad Valley by Permission of Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse Ltd.”, and seven dwarfs. All dolls are pressed felt with painted facial features. Snow White has a black mohair wig. Some of the costumes on the dolls are cotton and felt. There is some partial soiling and wear. Condition: (Very Good – Excellent). Dimensions: Largest Box: 6 – 3/4″ x 4″ x 19 – 3/4″.

Sold for US$1,000 at Dan Morphy Auctions in 2022

DEAN’S RAG OPEN MOUTH MICKEY MOUSE DOLL

All original and in great condition. 11″ Excellent

Sold for US$875 at Milestone Auctions in 2022

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Pedigree Walking Talking Doll

Antique Dolls Admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 16:01:35 +0000

Pedigree Walking Talking Doll

A Pedigree Walking Talking Doll, with open mouth and two teeth, auburn wig, open blue sleeping eyes, in original clothing, originally purchased from Hamleys in 1949-1950

Sold for £30 at Special Auction Services

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R John Wright

Antique Dolls Admin — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 14:34:53 +0000

R John Wright Dolls was established in 1976, by R. John Wright. The company designs and makes original felt dolls and plush soft toys including licensed products such as Disney characters and book characters.

Below are some examples and price guides of R John Wright dolls including a limited edition called “Edward” and a toy representing The Silly Goose Tales.

R John Wright Dolls Maker’s Mark

R. John Wright Doll “Edward” and his Rum-a tum drum #121/150 tag sewn on shirt, with original box and stand.

Sold for US$300 at Apple Tree Auction Center in 2022

MIB 1980’s 18″ “Patrick” 170/250. No certificate.

Sold for US$225 at Alderfer Auction in 2022

SUPER RARE R. JOHN WRIGHT
THE LITTLE PRINCE AVIATOR with Rose under a glass Dome 2002
NUMBER 0110 of 250 AND MATCHING NUMBER THE FOX 2002 NUMBER 0110 of 250

Sold for US$1,800 at Jasper52 in 2022

R. JOHN WRIGHT SILLY GOOSE TALES BECASSINE:

APPROX. 12 IN. H JOINTED FELT DOLL WITH MOLDED FELT FACE WITH HAND PAINTED FEATURES, COMES WITH APPROX. 6 1/2 IN. H ALPACA PLUSH GOOSE. EACH WERE AVAILABLE AT THE 2006 ANNUAL UFDC NATIONAL CONVENTION IN DALLAS, TEXAS. LIMITED EDITION. DOLL IS TAGGED #85/400, THE GOOSE IS WITH THE RJW METAL TAG ATTACHED TO BODY OF GOOSE UNDER ITS RIGHT WING, NO BOX – VG/EX TO EX

Sold for US$350 at Dotta Auction Co., Inc in 2022

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