Up for consideration is a vintage, likely German-made wind-up swaying witch toy. (I suppose it's possible that she's just an old lady but I think she previously held a broom in her right hand which is now missing.) She has a paper mache appearing face and hands and her feet look to be wood from her knees down, above her knees is metal up until her torso which looks to be a thick cardboard-like material. On her lower back there is an area covered in fabric (from her clothes) where a key... can be inserted (the key I found with it at my grandmother's house is silver and has a small pine tree stamped on one side.) Her legs move from side to side when you wind the key up but don't continue moving when you stop winding and if you put her on a solid surface while winding the key there isn't any movement, either. The key can be removed or left in place. The witch measures almost 9" in height and her face is quite similar looking to the paper mache German Halloween lanterns and candy containers though I wasn't able to find this exact witch anywhere despite spending quite a bit of time searching all over. She has no markings besides the pine tree marking on the key and I know the vintage wind up keys can often be interchangeable so I don't know who made her or when exactly. Overall she is a very nice, uncommon German-appearing Halloween wind-up witch, unfortunetly I don't know more about her but my grandmother has had her for many years and she is a very nice piece for any collection. Please feel free to message me with any questions and I'll do my best to answer!
Up for consideration is a paper doll with 3 outfits and matching hats plus original envelope by Selchow & Righter from the early 1900's. Unfortunately the top of the envelope is missing where the doll's name is but from looking at other ads I think her name is Mamie. She looks like she's been played with but is in fair condition, missing her back stand and with some creasing to doll. Clothes look good overall with the the red colored dress looking the worst with some scratches and discoloration. Envelope is present but damaged. Doll is approximately 9" tall printed on semi-thick cardstock and doll & outfits are die cut (not hand cut.) Doll and clothing are nicely colored and detailed. This paper doll appears to be from the early 1900's (printing and paper-envelope & doll + clothing.) Please let me know if you have any questions about this item, I have 2 more of these Selchow & Righter paper dolls I will be listing. Thanks for looking. Information & Policies: