A wonderful and rare example of this popular design from the early 20th century. This is a stunning large peg doll made from gold coloured metal, likely brass. The peg doll has fully articulated limbs and hangs on a length of chain with a dog clip as its clasp. Perhaps it was hung from a chatelaine originally?
Peg dolls originated in alpine regions in Italy and Germany and gained popularity in the late Victorian period into the early 20th Century as pendants or charms. The size of this gorgeous example makes this a rare piece and it hangs brilliantly on a chain. Such a conversation starter.
The chain pictured is for display only.
Details:
Materials - Brass
Age - C1900
Size - The peg doll measures approx 62mm long excluding the jump ring at the top and is around 20mm wide. The full length including dog clip and chain is around 122mm.
Condition - Very good. Wear commensurate with age. The sides of the head look to have little areas of lead; I am not sure why. Please see pictures for surface colour wear to dog clip
Weight - 16.7g
A wonderful and rare example of this popular design from the early 20th century. This is a stunning large peg doll made from gold coloured metal, likely brass. The peg doll has fully articulated limbs and hangs on a length of chain with a dog clip as its clasp. Perhaps it was hung from a chatelaine originally?
Peg dolls originated in alpine regions in Italy and Germany and gained popularity in the late Victorian period into the early 20th Century as pendants or charms. The size of this gorgeous example makes this a rare piece and it hangs brilliantly on a chain. Such a conversation starter.
The chain pictured is for display only.
Details:
Materials - Brass
Age - C1900
Size - The peg doll measures approx 62mm long excluding the jump ring at the top and is around 20mm wide. The full length including dog clip and chain is around 122mm.
Condition - Very good. Wear commensurate with age. The sides of the head look to have little areas of lead; I am not sure why. Please see pictures for surface colour wear to dog clip
Weight - 16.7g
