THIS DOLL IS CALLED A BAPTEME - REPRODUCTION FRANCOIS GAULTIER CIRCA 1875

THIS DOLL IS CALLED A BAPTEME- BAPTEME DOLLS WERE PARTICULARY POPULAR DURING THE PERIOD 1875 - 1900. SUGARED ALMONDS WERE PUT IN THE DOLL'S BODY AND THE DOLL WOULD BE PRESENTED AT A CHRISTENING. THE HEAD OF THIS DOLL IS A REPRODUCTION FRANCOIS GAULTIER, CIRCA 1875. HER BODY IS A WOODEN BOX FILLED WITH SUGARED ALMONDS. HER COTTON LACE CLOTHING IS MADE FROM OLD LAWN WITH THE BRODERIE ANGLAISE LACE ALL DONE BY HAND. IT IS LINED WITH PEACH COLOURED SILK. HER LACE EDGE CAPE IS PLEATED GEORGETTE WITH SILK RIBBON TIES. NOTE THE TINY MOTHER OF PEARL BUTTONS. SHE IS 27.5CM TALL PLEASE SEE POCS THIS PLAYS A LARGE PART IN THE DESCRIPTION. SMALL STAIN ON HER TOP

SHIPPING
A tracking number will be advised on dispatch. No parcel will be sent unless the full postage is paid.Parcels are sent via SAPO, counter to counter within South Africa.Your item will be posted ASAP within 3days after payment has clearance & tracking number will follow by the 4th day.Insured parcels cover loss and not damage.

I pack very well, however I will NOT be held responsible for breakages or loss of items once the goods have been shipped. The Seller accepts no responsibility and is hereby indemnified against any loss or damage to items, after a parcel has been handed in at SAPO. Please note shipping fees includes costs (besides SAPO postage charges) packaging materials, labour etc. COLLECTIONS WELCOME AND IF YOU NOT HAPPY WITH POSTAGE PLEASE DO NOT BID ON THE ITEM

PAYMENTS

Payments strictly 72 hours EFT,  Cash (R16.50 Additional charge) to Bid or Buy.I ONLY accept bobPay EFT,

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