Our most recient restoration work

This sweet little late 18th century English wooden came to us missing her legs and her owner said she deserves her dignity back and we agreed. We were pleased to hear that the owner did not want this sweet little waif to be restored completely other than new legs and correct 18th century linen uppers for her arms. She loved her and her sweet funny little expression just the way she is and so do we.
Sometimes, with certain dolls, its best to leave them exactly how they have aged and survived and you have to admit, she may be missing all her paint and worn heavily but what a great face and expression she still has.
Her owner is thrilled with the results and look at what an AMAZING job Paul did carving and matching her new legs up in every way to her including aging and patina!
Her owner wrote to us and said this.

"Hi David & Paul, okay you guys have a time machine and went back to get her legs. Amazing!! Thank you so much!"

 

A few of the finest early 18th century type Old Pretenders

Springtime in the garden

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A very special and beautiful wooden doll for a very special friend

 

 

 

The Rarest Type of late 17th Century English Wooden

There are only two antique examples of this ultra rare William and Mary Period English wooden dating from 1680 know to exist world wide. Compared to this, there are around 40 antique examples of the classic, more well known type of William and Mary period English wooden (like the one on our blog header) left in existence.

 

The Newest Old Pretender