| Vintage German dolls have great appeal and are | | | | who dedicated her time and talent to produce a |
| popular among international collectors. Germany has | | | | design worthy of admiration. |
| been known for its doll production since the 1800's. | | | | Just as the variety is diverse, so too are the |
| The country has exported attractive and unique dolls | | | | materials used in these dolls. Cloth, paper, hard clay, |
| all over the world for many years. With its long and | | | | wood, wax and other durable materials were used in |
| varied history of doll production, fans never tire of | | | | making these attractive works of art. Another |
| seeking out new and interesting pieces for their | | | | amazing thing about them is the trend they are made |
| collections. Many categories exist with fascinating | | | | to follow in regards to their clothing and hairstyles. |
| individual pieces, and each individual example has | | | | Collecting these beautiful antiques is a passion for |
| many interesting details in clothing and decoration to | | | | some people and they collect them from all around |
| attract the attention of enthusiasts. | | | | the world. German Bisque is another type that is |
| Kestner, Dressel, Otto, Armand Marseille and Heubach | | | | popular and these can be found quite easily. Only in |
| are perhaps the most famous makers of antique | | | | very rare cases are these hard to find. If you have a |
| porcelain dolls to emanate from Germany over the | | | | great interests in the rare varieties, you can find |
| years. Their unique characteristics and oftentimes | | | | them in historic museums of Germany or in online |
| production date-stamps make them even more | | | | virtual museums. |
| collectible. What's more, the sheer variety ensures | | | | Multiple online resources can help you locate and |
| ample fuel for the passion of collecting them. | | | | purchase antique dolls made in Germany at |
| German antique dolls are the fantastic creations of | | | | reasonable prices. These wonderful collectibles can be |
| many well-known artists. The Kewpie, for example, is | | | | a great gift for children or grandchildren, although |
| a favorite among collectors and even those who just | | | | some fans believe they should be displayed as a |
| enjoy antiques. It was made in Germany (and in | | | | decorative piece in a protective case to preserve |
| Japan and America as well) and is based on the the | | | | them for others to see and admire. |
| exquisite work of a great artist named Rose O'Neill | | | | |