Armand Marseille Soldier Boy
Armand Marseille Soldier Boy
Here we have a 17" Armand Marseille, a classic and character-like 1894 model whose head is impressed 1894, AM5 DEP. Details include a perfect bisque head with a super quality finish and painting, brown glass set eyes, an open mouth with teeth and a darling blonde antique mohair wig in sweet curls. His head is topped by a wool cap that matches his fetching original military uniform.
On a jointed composition body with the original paint finish, this young man wears an antique wool costume, originally a navy blue, it has mellowed to an eggplant shade in the front. The uniform is comprised of britches and a long, button front jacket with brass buttons down the front. He wears black, oilcloth shoes and tall, brown suede gaiters with brass buttons, as well as a watch on a chain attached to his jacket.
Measures: 17” tall
Head Incised: 1894, A.M., 5, DEP
$695.00
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