Antique JDK Kestner 20" Bisque Head German Character Doll Baby Boy Marked 16


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Description

Kestner (J.D.K) Bisque Head German Character Doll

Johann Daniel Kestner Jr. (JDK) of Waltershausen, Thuringia, Germany began making papier mache and wood dolls and toys as early as 1816. Kestner eventually went on to employ nearly three quarters of the inhabitants of the Waltershausen region which earned him the nickname "King Kestner".



In 1858 J.D. Kestner passed away and his grandson Adolf eventually took over the running of the company, around 1860 Kestner produced wax over papier mache doll heads, by 1860 they acquired the Ohrdruf porcelain factory and began to produce the bisque dolls known by collectors today.

Condition

Gently Used – Some cracks/chips;
tape reside on back;
joints need work;
see pictures

Dimensions

8” x 5” x 20.5”
(L x W x H)