4 2/3" couple of Shell dolls circa 1830

Description

Couple of shell dolls in quite good condition, first part of 1800's.
Height of each doll with stand : 4 2/3" (12 cm).
Height of each doll without stand : 4 1/3" (11 cm).
The bodies are in wood, the heads in papier maché. The clothes were made with shells glued, a special french work from 'Batz sur Mer' (a little town on the seaside, near Guérande town, West of France, just under Brittany region.
The sand is glued on the wooden bases.
Difficult to find these dolls in perfect condition : with age the glue become dry and some fine shells are lost.
This pair of dolls is in good used condition : the faces are in good condition,the bodies too,there is some shell loss,a lot of are missing at the rear of the woman dress.
Feel free to ask me any question.
Only this pair is for sale in this listing, the others are for sale in other listings.
Layaway available.
The cost for shipping is calculated for a shipment by Colissimo and an 'expected' delivery in 10 days (not guaranteed) but i can ship by UPS (delivery in 2 or 3 days) with extra charge. (calculated according COUNTRY - ZIP CODE - TOWN).
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