11/03/2026
https://www.ebay.com/itm/820311068470 Up for sale is an authentic, antique 29-inch German bisque socket head doll crafted by J.D. Kestner (JDK) circa 1911. The back of her head is clearly incised "made in Germany 15 ½ / 171", confirming Kestner’s renowned #171 "Daisy" mold. Standing at an impressive 29 inches tall, this large cabinet-sized display doll features a beautiful light porcelain complexion, sweet open mouth with teeth, brown glass sleep eyes, and her curly blonde wig tied with a pink ribbon.
She comes dressed in a charming vintage off-white sheer dress accented with delicate lace trim, ribbon detail, dark socks, and black shoes. She is built on her original jointed wood and composition body. Her head retains the original pull-string sleep eye mechanism accessible at the base of the neck, though the sleep eye strings/rocker will require adjustment or restoration to function smoothly.
This collectible piece of early 20th-century German dollmaking will be packed with extreme care, including secure padding around the bisque head, to ensure safe delivery. Please inspect all high-resolution photos for exact condition details, and feel free to reach out with any questions prior to bidding or purchasing!
The back of her head is clearly incised"made in Germany 15 ½ / 171", confirming Kestner’s renowned #171 "Daisy" mold. She is built on her original jointed wood and composition body.