Schildkröt Turtle Doll 40 Germany Antique Celluloid Style 16in Restoration

Maker: Schildkröt (Turtle Mark) Country: Germany Size Marking: 40 Height: Approx. 16in (41cm) Material: Composition/Celluloid style doll (see photos) Features: Working sleep eyes with eyelashes Markings: Turtle logo, Germany, 40 Hair: Short hair, appears possibly trimmed Clothing: Not original Condition: Restoration project A charming antique Schildkröt (Turtle Mark) German doll marked with the Schildkröt turtle logo, Germany and size 40. The doll has a very pretty painted face with working sleep eyes and eyelashes. She retains short hair, although it appears that the hair may have been cut at some point in her life. The doll is dressed in later clothing which is believed not to be original. This is an ideal restoration project for a doll collector or restorer. Measurements Height: Approx. 16 inches (41cm) Condition Please read carefully and examine photographs closely. Significant age-related wear throughout. Internal stringing has loosened and/or broken. Head has become detached from the body. Limbs are loose with bent moulded shape. Working sleep eyes with eyelashes. Crack to one foot. Chip/loss to the toes of the opposite foot. Hair appears shortened/cut. Not wearing original clothing. Requires restoration and restringing. Sold as found. Despite the condition issues, the doll displays well and retains a particularly attractive face that would make her a worthwhile restoration project.