Antique Peg Bottle Doll with Bisque Head, Real Hair and Long Dress carving of woman to the leafy trees

to the leafy trees

painted enamel on copper dish

Really a radiant little box

lifts to reveal a patterned fabric lining

Antique Peg Bottle Doll with Bisque Head, Real Hair and Long Dress carving of woman to the leafy treesI really don't know anything about this antique doll, which is in pretty rough shape but which I think is really quite extraordinary. I found her at an estate sale loaded with Victorian era antiques, so assume she is as well, but I really haven't been able to find another anything like her. Clearly, she was carefully and finely made, with bisque head and hands, hand painted eyes and lips, and what appears to be real blonde hair.. My guess is that she