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A Look Into Some Popular Antique Baby Dolls to Collect
Collecting antique baby dolls is a good investment and a fun hobby too. Some people are seriously considering the money they spend on these baby dolls, there are a few who don't mind spending a hefty amount just to get these beautiful additions to their collection. They could not be blamed because the money is worth it if the doll has a really good value. If you are among these antique baby dolls collector, you might want to look at some popular antique baby dolls to collect. Perhaps, you already got one, two, or most of these. If you haven't, then you might want to consider buying one.
Ever heard of Armand Marseille? These are antique baby dolls from Germany that are said to be among the best antique dolls in the market today. Although they are very common on which some collectors believe that they don't pass to be collector's items, still collectors prefer these kinds of baby dolls because of their beauty. If you are thinking about getting one of these German dolls, better look at its parts before you do. Make sure that they are the original parts, and not simple replacements. As for pricing, these Marseille dolls could be a bit pricey though; but with thorough research, you can find a few of these sold below $500.
There's the Kestner Shoulderhead Dolls. Just like the Armand Marseilles, these are popular and well-loved German dolls, but the bisque type. You can find the classic types that have their mouths open, and those that are less pricey with the mouths closed. Whatever you choose from these two, you are guaranteed that when it comes to painting, features, and materials, the Kestner Shoulderhead Dolls are made only of bisque, making them really authentic.
Lastly, you can look at the antique dollhouse dolls that are made from wax, paper mache, bisque, wood, and china. These are small and their models vary. The good thing about these dolls is that since a lot of collectors buy them, they are also produced in bigger volume, making the price a lot cheaper than the others. If you are looking for a doll that will cost you about $200 to $300, then this is the one for you.
These are just three of the popular antique baby dolls that you can collect. Have you taken your pick?
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