| The word authentic is often connected to expensive, | | | | and popular German made bisque dolls. The rarer the |
| but this is a misconception. True if you collect antique | | | | Kestner Shoulderhead Doll is, the more expensive it is. |
| baby dolls, these could be pricey. Well, it depends on | | | | If the collector is on a budget, there is still another |
| the kind of doll that you want. There are some | | | | option for them. They can look for the lovely |
| antique dolls that can be bought for only a few | | | | shoulderheaded versions and buy these instead. |
| hundreds of dollars. | | | | Though the classic trademark of the Kestner |
| If you're lucky, you may even get these for less. | | | | Shoulderhead Dolls have their mouths open. The less |
| Here is a list of some that can be obtained by | | | | pricey antique baby dolls of this kind have their |
| collectors on a tight budget. These are great dolls | | | | mouths closed. |
| with good quality and good history behind them. | | | | Collectors also pay close attention to the features, |
| One example is the Armand Marseille. These are | | | | painting, and the material of the Kestner |
| antique German dolls that is said to be one of the | | | | Shoulderhead Dolls. These should be made of bisque |
| best antique baby dolls on the market today. They | | | | which make it really authentic. |
| are extremely common which some collectors believe | | | | The third most popular antique baby dolls for |
| make it a non-rarity but there are still other collectors | | | | collectors are the antique dollhouse dolls. These are |
| who go for these kinds of antique dolls. | | | | made from papier mache, wax, wood, bisque, and |
| Just with all the manufacturers of authentic German | | | | china. They are small and the models of the bisque |
| dolls, there are Armand Marseille dolls that have been | | | | dolls vary. |
| restored. Collectors who buy antique baby dolls | | | | The best thing about this doll is that a lot of |
| specifically the Armand Marseille make sure that the | | | | collectors do their best to get their hands on these |
| dolls they get have authentic parts. These are pricey | | | | kinds of antique baby dolls therefore they are vastly |
| though but there are Armand Marseille dolls that can | | | | produced. They are also cheaper compared to the |
| be purchased below $500. | | | | other dolls because these can be bought for $200 to |
| Another popular antique baby dolls for collectors are | | | | $300. |
| the Kestner Shoulderhead Dolls. These are well loved | | | | |