RARE! Antique German 949 SIMON & HALBIG Doll 17" Closed Mouth Solid Dome

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RARE! Antique German 949 SIMON & HALBIG Doll 17" Closed Mouth Solid Dome
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This stunning and rare 17-inch Simon Halbig doll comes straight from the original owner.
The 949 mold number is one of the most sought after Simon Halbig dolls. She has a solid dome head, swivel neck on bisque shoulder plate. She has haunting brown paper weight eyes and a closed mouth. She has pierced ears. She has a kid body and bisque lower arms. Her left lower arm is replaced. Her kid body is structurally sound and in quite good condition, except for dinginess on her arms (see photos).
I have examined her carefully, and her bisque head and bisque shoulder plate are free of cracks and repairs, except for a small hairline that extends from the bottom of the socket about half an inch upward (see photo). The hairline does not fluouresce under a black light, but is slightly visible by shining a regular light into her head. Her clothing is all original as well. The doll belonged to a friend of mine whose mother received it as a child. Her aunt sewed all the clothing for the doll. There is a small tear in the outer dress near the front seam. Her wig is replaced with an appropriate mohair wig that suits her nicely.
She is just an exquisite and rare doll!
WILL SHIP TO UNITED STATES ONLY, SORRY. Estimated shipping weight 4 lbs.
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SHIPPING INFORMATION
Domestic Shipping: I ship USPS Priority Mail, First Class (for packages weighing less than 13 oz) and Parcel Post. I may add .99 for insurance and delivery confirmation to your actual shipping cost. I do not "pad" shipping charges with handling or other fees. I will combine shipping if the items can travel safely together. Payment via e-check may delay shipping until PayPal clears the payment. I ship same day or next day. Tracking information can be viewed on the Order Detail page.
International Shipping: I ship Priority Mail International and First Class International (for packages weighing 4 lbs or less). I will combine shipping if the items can travel safely together. I ship same day or next day. Packages may be delayed in Customs of destination country for as much as several weeks. The Value Added Tax or VAT tax of your country may apply and is your responsibility. The United States Customs number can be viewed on the Order Detail page.
Please note:
I offer for sale mostly used, vintage, and antique items which have been purchased from estate sales, garage sales, flea markets, and antique stores. If I detect an odor, I will point it out in my description. I have little knowledge of the history of these items, so I don't know if any of their previous owners were smokers. I can't guarantee any items to be completely free of odors from pets, smoke, garlic, or 50 years in grandma's attic!
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