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    Posted 13 years ago

    Esther110
    (134 items)

    This is a 37cm/15in composition girl. She has her original clothes, shoes and socks, but no markings. Wig is glued.
    No cracks, crackling or flaws. I still can't believe it. She is my one and only (for now) composition doll.
    She is probably from the late 40s. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

    Edited to add: She seems to be an unmarked Mary Hoyer doll.
    Mary Hoyer dolls were always marked, except for a short period in the 30s, so, unless someone can come up with a better ID, I am calling this mystery solved.
    Hmmmm a very rare, unmarked Mary Hoyer....not bad for a $7.00 ebay find!!!

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    Comments

    1. stefdesign stefdesign, 13 years ago
      Looks like a Mary Hoyer doll to me. See this site: http://dollreference.com/mary_hoyer_dolls.html
    2. Esther110 Esther110, 13 years ago
      Thanks Stef! I too think she might be a Mary Hoyer. She looks almost identical, but since she is unmarked, and her clothes are also unmarked, it's hard to say.
    3. Marty, 12 years ago
      Your doll is what is called a Painted eye Hoyer . The first doll she used before marking them . They are not marked
    4. Esther110 Esther110, 12 years ago
      Thanks Marty!
    5. Esther110 Esther110, 12 years ago
      Since she seems to be a rare model, and for insurance purposes, does anybody know aproximate value?
    6. Marty , 12 years ago
      Glad to help . The Hoyers like her sell for about 65-100 US dollars right now . She is not what we consider rare but is a wonderful example of Mary Hoyer's start .
      A Hoyer and doll collector for over 30 yrs and worked with one of the finest doll experts for many many yrs . Doll prices have fell but at peak she may have brought a bit more
    7. Esther110 Esther110, 12 years ago
      Thanks again, Marty! 65 - 100 US dollars is great for me, since I paid 7 US... :)
    8. Manikin Manikin, 12 years ago
      You got a good buy ! Would be wonderful dressed in a knitted Hoyer outfit which you can buy on eay fairly cheap at the moment . She would show beautifully dressed in right type of clothes for her .
      Marty

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