Antique 9" KESTNER 102 WRESTLER, Gold Boots, Exc.Cond! Fabulous RARE All-Bisque Doll, Largest Size! Start Price USD 0.99 Current Price USD 1,824.00 Time Left - Bid Count 18 Buy It Now Price USD 3,449.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 17, 2008 End Time Monday, November 24, 2008 Location Chattanooga, TN See more about 'Antique 9" KESTNER 102 WRESTLER, Gold Boots, Exc.Cond!' Description This fabulous antique, all-bisque German doll was manufactured by Kestner.  She is commonly referred to as a “Wrestler” due to her chubby arms and legs.  She stands 9” tall (23 cm) and wears rare gold boots.  This lovely doll is in excellent condition.  See below for specifics. Manufacturer:  Kestner, 1880-1905 Size:  9” (23 cm) tall Marks:  incised 102 on the back of the head; both arms marked with number 2   Body:  five-piece, original, all-bisque wrestler-type body with rare gold painted boots and white socks with thin blue trim, arm and leg sockets are lined with leather; blush shading at the breasts, knees, belly, and elbows.    Facial Features:  vivid blue glass eyes, delicately painted facial features – feathered brows; finely-painted eyelashes; outlined, two-tone lips; open mouth with two square upper teeth and one square lower tooth; evenly-colored pale bisque   Clothing:  wears an antique cotton lace onsie (fragile fabric with some staining) under a gold antique silk dress with silk and cotton lace (hand made for doll) and a blue ribbon sash with antique enameled button; the matching bonnet features antique lace and antique tiny flowers; clothes have been sewn on the doll, I removed them for the photos and then restitched the back seam (I am not a good seamstress – perhaps you may want to add hooks and eyes); tiny pearl earrings   Wig:  long strawberry blond mohair wig with muslin wig cap; natural curl/wave; gold silk bow in the back   Condition:  overall excellent, no cracks, hairlines or chips (head has been lighted to check for damage); bisque on the body has some inconsistent tinting and inherent manufacturing flaws (three pits smaller than a pinhead – one on ear and two on arm) common on this type of doll; possible repair to tip of one finger and to back of neck socket; eyes have been reset Value:  16th Blue Book value for this doll is $3500-4000, add extra for unusual gold boots (page 24)   This precious little all-bisque Wrestler doll is described to the best of my ability.  I am not an expert so please ask questions!  I will post all questions with pertinent information at the bottom of the listing.  I value your satisfaction – items may be returned for a refund within seven days if defects in the item were inadequately disclosed; the item must be returned in the same condition, of course. I ship by USPS Priority Mail.  I will gladly reduce shipping costs for multiple winnings.  The shipping cost includes tracking; however, insurance is not included and will be offered at standard postal rates on the checkout invoice.  I accept PayPal, personal checks, and money orders/cashier’s checks.  Personal checks will require a short clearance period.  Thanks for looking and happy bidding! Place a Bid!