They are antique bisque doll parts dug out of the ground near the old doll factory’s in Thuringia Germany.
They were manufactured between 1880-1930.
Michael termed them “the peanuts” as this is what they looked liked upon arrival.
I cleaned them up, and whilst they were all meant to be the same there are differences in them all particularly as some cleaned up better than others.
As usual there is always some story to tell.
Genuine Antique dolls usually have a stamp impressed with the manufacturers mark and these were no exception.
In the little triangle on these tiny tiny boy dolls is stamped the name ARI.
My firstborn son is named ARI.
I guess they were “meant to be”.
I won’t be listing many but have listed a couple on my ETSY shop.
In the little triangle on these tiny tiny boy dolls is stamped the name ARI.
My firstborn son is named ARI.
I guess they were “meant to be”.
I won’t be listing many but have listed a couple on my ETSY shop.
I guess if they were meant to be for me then maybe they are meant for you too.
16 comments:
I love these little dolls - "perfectly imperfect" is what I call them.
Denise
Oh how I adore your little boy doll heads. Guess it was meant for you to have them with Ari's name on them and all. Can't wait to see what you will create.
Hope you are well!
xo
Constance
Oh my, what darling little dolls. How freaky that they had the name ARI imprinted on them.
I bet you'll create something insanely fabulous with them.
These are so amazing and the name ARI freeky indeed.I love them
Jen
That's a lion of a purchase.
I imagine they won't last long in your shop. ;-)
Wow, how very cool that these dolls all bear your son's name. Most definitely these "peanuts" were destined for you!
I am lucky enough to have a couple of these little "peanuts" ... they are even more precious in person! Thanks Judy! xo
These were definitely meant to be yours Judy, such cute little fellows.
Ro
xo
Ohhhhhh they're really beautiful ...
What a stunning find! Quick, off to see if I'm not too late! xo
What tiny cute dolls and what a coincidence!
Judy, these are absolutely precious. I might have to have one!
These are just amazing Judy! They have an eerie spiritual quality to them. How cool that ARI is stamped on the bottom.
I'm so glad that you like Different Trains. It is one of my favorites.
Susan
xo
I adore your little peanuts! You will create something wonderful I am sure. I read about another artist buying these little dug up dolls from Germany. Don't you wish you could find a secret little stash of your own to dig up? My son used to dig out back on our old farmstead to see what treasures he could find. We still have many of them in special places around the house and garden.
You do manage to find the most intersting things to share with us all and the stories of how they are found only make them all the more special.
Thanks for sharing.
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