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Simon & Halbig walker doll with walking mechanism, 19th century

€200,00 €235,00
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This exclusive German doll from the prestigious firm Simon & Halbig is a true gem of toy engineering from the late 19th century. Standing at 36cm tall, it stands out for its fascinating original "walker" mechanism: as its wooden legs move to simulate walking, its head turns synchronously, giving the piece a technical realism very advanced for its time. The head is made of delicate bisque porcelain, featuring classic high-quality details such as glass eyes, an open mouth with upper teeth, and a brown wig styled in braids that enhances its antique character. It has the inscriptions "Simon & Halbig S & H 4 1/2" on the back of its neck. Although the porcelain shows visible fractures that have been consolidated, and one hand is missing a finger, the piece retains all its mechanical and structural integrity, maintaining its original wooden limbs and period clothing in light tones with detailed lace. This is an exceptional opportunity for collectors specializing in mechanisms or authentic classic dolls from one of the most emblematic houses in doll history. Extremely difficult to find, it is delivered as shown in the photographs.