“BRU TO BARBIE” DOLL AUCTION
The Marilyn Merry & Elise Blaire Collections
Saturday April 12th 9:00 A.M.
Preview Friday April 11th 1 to 6 P.M.
RHOADS & RHOADS AUCTION CENTER
SPRING CITY PA.
Directions: 20 Bonnie Brae Road ( Rt. 724 ) , Spring City , Pa.
Closed Mouth Bru 30”, J. Steiner 28”, 1907 Jumeau Walker 19”, Kestner 171 28”,Simon and Halbig 1079, JDK Hilda, Schoenhau and Hoffmeister, Heubach 8192, Kestner 167, 154, , K*R 117A 30”, A & M all sizes, C.M. Bergman, S & H 23”, A&M Dream Baby, shoulder Head, DEP 27”, Hertel & Schwab 151, Jumeau 26”, A & M Bye-Lo, Georgene Averille, Kewpie, Darling, Many of these dolls were dressed by Elise Blaire, with an incredible flair for authentic style re-dressing and Fabulous Hats. Many China Head and Parian Dolls with all Hair Styles, some with original clothing and Fancy Snoods. Several Paper Mache Dolls in Early Dresses, Griner, Four Mary Hoyers , Composition Shirley Temple in all Sizes ( some with original clothing), Composition Ideal Snow White and Dopey, Composition Campbell Kid,. 8’ Set of Dionne Quints, Set of Toddler Dionne Quints, many books and photos, Many Sasha: Prince Gregor, Caleb, Cora, Babies and more, Patsy Style Dolls in all sizes, Effanbee: Bride, Sonja Henie, Suzanne, Little Lady, Patsy-Anne all original, Nancy, Anne Shirley, Sugar Baby, Chuckles, Bubbles, Schoenhut Children and Babies, Alexander: Wendy Bride, McGuffy Ann, Cissy, Alexanderkins with original case and clothing, Special Event Alex, Butch, H.P.Little Women, Jeannie Walker, Binnie Walker, more, Nancy Anne Style Show, Many Composition Baby Dolls in Original Dresses, Topsey Turvey, Brite Starr, R & B Hard Plastic , Toni Dolls, German Half Dolls, Pin Cushion Dolls, 1930’s Cloth Face Alexander, Composition Nun, Many Molded Head Composition, Schoenhut Donkey, Clowns and Chairs, American Character Composition, Steiff Animals, Cinderella, Heads, Bodies, Frozen Charlies, Mary Poppins, Hummel , Miss charming, Dollykins in ob, Betsey McCall over 15 dolls most in original dresses, Ginny with Original clothing and case, furniture , Storybook bisque and plastic, Wanda the Walker, Early Barbie, Ken, and Family, Many vinyl, Hard Plastic, Composition, and more , Several 60’s & 70’s dolls in ob. Incredible Collection of Dollhouse and Miniature Dolls some in original dresses, all sizes, styles, along with a wonderful selection of Vintage Dollhouse Furniture, German, Room Settings, more. Doll clothing, Materials, Doll Bodies, Wigs, shoes, Hats, more! Books and more. Many Contemporary dolls from LPDC , and National Meetings. Doll Artist dolls, Over 30 sets of Childrens Dishes, Mickey Mouse, Several Nippon, Blue Willow, some in original boxes. Doll Sized Furniture : Walnut Marble Top Washstand, Victorian Walnut Bed, Victorian Walnut Dresser, Painted Chairs, Large and Small Wicker Carriages, All kinds of Doll sized furniture. Hundreds of dolls and Accessories. French Fashion Dolls in Outstanding Dresses,GI Joe, and more!
AUCTIONEER NOTE: Marilyn Merry selected dolls with her heart, we are thrilled to share this prized collection with all who knew her. As a member of the Leticia Penn Doll Club for many years, these are her most treasured personal dolls. We will accent this collection with the Beautifully Attired Dolls of Elise Blaire of Cumberland Maryland, she transformed her Bru and Jumeau’s into Fashion Icons……….. tres fantastique. This is a must for any doll dealer or collector. Be sure to join us for our Fun Filled Preview Party, and a thrilling Day of Auction.
12 % Buyers Premium , 2% Discount Cash or Check
DOUGLASSVILLE, PA.
610-385-4818
Ron Rhoads AU 002045L Eileen Rhoads AU 003750L Robert Homan Auctioneer AU005360
