Description
Large antique Kley & Hahn “Walküre” bisque head doll, about 29 inches tall, with blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth showing four teeth, and pierced ears. She has a jointed composition body, human-hair wig, and period-style clothing including an old ruby-colored necklace. The doll presents beautifully and retains her early German character charm.
Details
• Head mark: Walküre Germany 14 ½
• Blue sleep eyes – working properly
• Open mouth with four teeth – intact
• Composition ball-jointed body – some repaint and typical age wear
• Period clothing and accessories included
• Height ≈ 29 inches (73 cm)
• Era ≈ 1902–1925 • Origin – Germany
Condition – No head cracks noted; body shows repaint, flaking at joints; necklace chain separated but included. The left shoulder is quite loose.
Provenance
Previously in a private U.S. collection documented by a long-time collector; original handwritten tags accompany the doll.
Tag texts included as found:
Front tag: 4. Walkure / Germany 1st 1/2 / 29 inches
Back tag #1: Bought 1979 / from Mrs. Glissel / Cedar Falls
Back tag #2: Bought 7/29/79 / from Mr. Lewis Glissel / $300—
Maker note tag: “Walkure” / Germany / made by Kley & Hahn / 1902–25
Details
• Head mark: Walküre Germany 14 ½
• Blue sleep eyes – working properly
• Open mouth with four teeth – intact
• Composition ball-jointed body – some repaint and typical age wear
• Period clothing and accessories included
• Height ≈ 29 inches (73 cm)
• Era ≈ 1902–1925 • Origin – Germany
Condition – No head cracks noted; body shows repaint, flaking at joints; necklace chain separated but included. The left shoulder is quite loose.
Provenance
Previously in a private U.S. collection documented by a long-time collector; original handwritten tags accompany the doll.
Tag texts included as found:
Front tag: 4. Walkure / Germany 1st 1/2 / 29 inches
Back tag #1: Bought 1979 / from Mrs. Glissel / Cedar Falls
Back tag #2: Bought 7/29/79 / from Mr. Lewis Glissel / $300—
Maker note tag: “Walkure” / Germany / made by Kley & Hahn / 1902–25