A scarcely found charm from the late Victorian period, dated Birmingham 1897 with a makers mark for Adie & Lovekin Ltd. This peg doll is not an articulated one, though it is in excellent condition with all limbs and details present. It is fully hallmarked on the back as sterling silver with the lion passant.
Peg dolls became increasingly popular in the Victorian period and they were often sold undressed to allow people to create their own clothes and dress the dolls.
The chain pictured is for display only.
Details:
Materials - Silver (marked)
Age - Dated Birmingham 1897
Size - The doll measures approx 26mm long excluding the bail, by 10mm wide.
Condition - Excellent
Weight - 1.1g
A scarcely found charm from the late Victorian period, dated Birmingham 1897 with a makers mark for Adie & Lovekin Ltd. This peg doll is not an articulated one, though it is in excellent condition with all limbs and details present. It is fully hallmarked on the back as sterling silver with the lion passant.
Peg dolls became increasingly popular in the Victorian period and they were often sold undressed to allow people to create their own clothes and dress the dolls.
The chain pictured is for display only.
Details:
Materials - Silver (marked)
Age - Dated Birmingham 1897
Size - The doll measures approx 26mm long excluding the bail, by 10mm wide.
Condition - Excellent
Weight - 1.1g
