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Up for sale is an exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectible for the serious antique doll connoisseur: an authentic Armand Marseille \"Just Me\" bisque socket head doll (Mold 310 / 7/0), manufactured in Koppelsdorf, Thuringia, Germany (c. 1928–1930s).You are unlikely to find this exact \"Just Me\" doll complete with her original ensemble—including the matching bonnet, silk frock, under-slip, and booties—anywhere else on the market today. Finding one intact with this specific combination of clothing and body preservation makes this a truly unique opportunity for top-tier collectors.Known for her iconic side-glance blue glass eyes, impish pout, and chubby cheek expression, the \"Just Me\" mold is one of the most coveted cabinet dolls produced by Armand Marseille.HIGHLIGHTS & SPECIFICATIONS:
- Maker: Armand Marseille (Koppelsdorf, Germany)
- Era: 1920s (c. 1928–1930s)
- Mold Markings: Clear incised back mark reading \"Just Me / Registered / Germany / 310/7/0/M\"
- Head: Bisque socket head with sweet painted facial features, molded hair rim, and original blonde mohair wig piece
- Eyes: Original blue glass sleep/side-glancing eyes with intact wax lids
- Body: Original 5-piece all-composition toddler/child body (incised numbers \"5\" and \"3\" on limbs)
- Height: Approximately 9.5 to 10 inches tall
- Attire: Includes vintage/period-appropriate silk bonnet, silk dress with delicate white embroidery, original undergarment slip, and cloth booties.CONDITION REPORT:
- Bisque Head: Free of cracks or chips on the main facial porcelain structure. Plaster rim residue around top rim from original wig attachment (typical for this maker).
- Body & Stringing: Composition body shows age-appropriate surface wear, minor paint finish loss near joint sockets, and light wire/stringing exposure at hip attachment (see close-up photos).
- Clothing: Vintage silk outfit shows age discoloration, minor fading, and fragile seams consistent with antique age.This rare piece presents beautifully and makes an immediate impression in any museum-grade antique doll collection.
