RARE JUMEAU EJ BISQUE HEAD DOLL.

Circa 1881-1886, with almond shaped brown fixed eyes, closed mouth and applied pierced ears. With a ball jointed composition body and fixed wrists, and with various clothing. Stamped to the back of the neck, 'EJ, with 'C' above, and also stamped on the back, 'Jumeau, Medaille D'Or, Paris'. 16 1/2ins (42cms high). *This doll has passed through the family from the vendors mother who was born in 1913, the doll was known as 'The Queen' and was only allowed to be played with occasionally. *CR: Head seems fine, one ear is a little chipped around the pierced hole. The body, toes on one foot have been damaged and poorly repaired, fingers are a little chipped with paint loss, the the rest of the body has some chips/wear in places. *BP 22.5% (18.75% plus VAT) plus a lot fee of £8 inc. VAT on each lot.