German Antique Dolls
All about German antique porcelain dolls from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Kestner, Kammer and Reinhardt, Armand Marseille, Cuno, Otto and Dressel, Heubach, Simon and Halbig, and many others.
Googly Dolls
Profile on Googly Dolls, also known as Googlies, including characteristics, dates of production, pricing information and general information.
Profile on Googly Dolls, also known as Googlies, including characteristics, dates of production, pricing information and general information.
Doll Profile: Kewpies
The fantastic creations of artist Rose O'Neill continue in popularity to this day. Learn all about this favorite antique doll in our Kewpie Dolls Profile.
The fantastic creations of artist Rose O'Neill continue in popularity to this day. Learn all about this favorite antique doll in our Kewpie Dolls Profile.
A Brief History of German Porcelains
An excerpt from a dollmaker's site focusing on antique German doll bodies.
An excerpt from a dollmaker's site focusing on antique German doll bodies.
Many Collectors Start With Popular German Bisque Dolls
Article from Houston Chronicle which details how and why many antique doll collectors start with antique German porcelain dolls
Article from Houston Chronicle which details how and why many antique doll collectors start with antique German porcelain dolls
National Antique Doll Dealers Association
Official site of the National Antique Doll Dealers Association. Site includes links to many member dealers sites as well as information about the organization. Many member dealers sell antique German dolls.
Official site of the National Antique Doll Dealers Association. Site includes links to many member dealers sites as well as information about the organization. Many member dealers sell antique German dolls.
Puppentour 2001: A Doll Odessy
Nice first-person account of 2001 tour of doll sites in Europe includes account of important antique doll sites in Germany, including Sonneberg.
Nice first-person account of 2001 tour of doll sites in Europe includes account of important antique doll sites in Germany, including Sonneberg.
Grading and Valuing Dolls
Good general advice for grading and valuing antique dolls from doll doctor Gary Sowatzka.
Good general advice for grading and valuing antique dolls from doll doctor Gary Sowatzka.
Antique Roadshow Antique Speak: Composition
Brief but good article on composition, the material which is used for many German antique doll bodies for dolls with porcelain heads.
Brief but good article on composition, the material which is used for many German antique doll bodies for dolls with porcelain heads.
Doll Factories of Walterhausen
Fabulous article about the 17 doll factories located in Walterhausen in Germany.
Fabulous article about the 17 doll factories located in Walterhausen in Germany.
The Kestner Legacy
Good article on Kestner dolls by Lynn Murray. Excellent history of the Kestner firm.
Good article on Kestner dolls by Lynn Murray. Excellent history of the Kestner firm.
History of Armand Marseille Dolls
Nice history of German Doll Manufacturer Armand Marseille. From Treasures and Dolls; many photos.
Nice history of German Doll Manufacturer Armand Marseille. From Treasures and Dolls; many photos.
The German Doll Company
Company that produces German dolls from teh 1920s using original molds found in
Company that produces German dolls from teh 1920s using original molds found in
Puppentour
Popular company gives tours of famous doll sites in Germany, France and other locations.
Popular company gives tours of famous doll sites in Germany, France and other locations.
Antique and Vintage Dolls Start Page
Your special guide to ALL the antique and vintage doll resources on this site--start HERE to find everything you'll need!
Your special guide to ALL the antique and vintage doll resources on this site--start HERE to find everything you'll need!
Antique Doll Price Guide
Includes beautiful photos and ample information about each doll. Browse by photos or text index. Updated frequently. From your Guide.
Includes beautiful photos and ample information about each doll. Browse by photos or text index. Updated frequently. From your Guide.
Antique and Vintage Doll Terminology
All the lingo and terms you need to sound like an antique doll collecting old-timer. From your Guide
All the lingo and terms you need to sound like an antique doll collecting old-timer. From your Guide
History of Antique Dolls I
From wood dolls to china dolls. From your About.com Guide.
From wood dolls to china dolls. From your About.com Guide.
Antique Doll Collecting: Primer For Novices
New to antique doll collecting? Here is information on where to find antique dolls, and what to look for. From your About.com Guide.
New to antique doll collecting? Here is information on where to find antique dolls, and what to look for. From your About.com Guide.
TLC Doll Tours
Company specializing in tours of doll spots throughout Europe, including in Germany.
Company specializing in tours of doll spots throughout Europe, including in Germany.
A History of WPM And its Artists
Article detailing some of the early history of the Kestner and Kämmer & Reinhardt firms. From Walterhshausen.
Article detailing some of the early history of the Kestner and Kämmer & Reinhardt firms. From Walterhshausen.
History of Toys: Dolls
House On The Hill Toy Museum in England presents a concise history of dolls.
House On The Hill Toy Museum in England presents a concise history of dolls.
Commitment: Doll Collecting
If you can get past the English used by the writer of this article (its possible that this is a site prepared outside the United States) the interview with Jeanne Melanson, of Massachusetts, who collects antique French and German dolls has some good information for beginning collectors.
If you can get past the English used by the writer of this article (its possible that this is a site prepared outside the United States) the interview with Jeanne Melanson, of Massachusetts, who collects antique French and German dolls has some good information for beginning collectors.
So You Wanna Start An Antique Doll Collection...
From the "SoYouWanna" site. Information about how to start an antique doll collection.
From the "SoYouWanna" site. Information about how to start an antique doll collection.