Antique Dolls

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Antique Dolls

Collecting Antiques is a really fun hobby and it can also be potentially very profitable. One thing that is a great Antique to collect is Antique dolls. Dolls have been around for centuries and as you can imagine come in every shape, size, style imaginable. So where do you start? Well this lens has some great antique dolls to add to your collection.

I recommend this book about antique dolls 

200 Years of Dolls: Identification & Price Guide, Third Edition

Now in full color, 200 Years of Dolls, 3rd Edition is the most easy-to-use comprehensive identification and value guide designed for both novice and experienced collectors of vintage dolls, dealers, auction houses, and appraisers. With updated pricing, new color photos, and new manufacturer marks listings-the principle tool used for identification-the third edition of this best selling book will serve as an invaluable resource.

Amazon Price: $21.89 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Valuing an Antique Doll 

It's hard to put an exact figure on an antique doll for a number of reasons. When valuing an antique doll you various factors come into play
* How old is the doll?
* What condition is it in?
* How rare is it?
* How much have other like it sold for?

At the end of the day though, each antique doll is worth whatever someone is willing to pay.

Great Antique Dolls 

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Great Books About Antique Dolls 

The Ultimate Doll Book

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Doll Values: Antique to Modern

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Hoshi-Bldg. - Portrait of Antique Dolls

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The Barbie Doll Years: A Comprehensive Listing & Value Guide of Dolls & Accessories

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Do you own many antiques? 

ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...

I have some, mostly salt and pepper shakers, and animal shaped watering pots. I do have a Barbie doll. I beleive its a 1963. Its a brown haired Barbie rather than a blondee.
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Lizzy

ReplyPosted May 22, 2008