Antique Doll

What makes a doll antique? In the doll collecting world, dolls made before the 1930’s are considered antique. However, there is more to antique dolls than their vintage. Antique dolls are both a work of art and a symbol of a bygone era. In the past, antique dolls were not just toys, but ways to show off one’s fashion sense.

Antique dolls are collector’s items that appeal to a variety of people. People who love certain eras, such as the Victorian era, are sure to enjoy a doll from that era. Antique dolls may appeal to people who collect toys as well as people who collect miniatures. They are a beautiful and unique addition to traditional home décor. Antique dolls give a home a gentle, old-fashioned feeling. (Continued below...)

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Antique Baby Doll Carriage


Antique Baby Doll Carriage

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Antique Wire Doll Carriage - Rare - Circa 1860's


Antique Wire Doll Carriage - Rare - Circa 1860's

Price: $1,380.00
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Antique "My American Beauty Doll" with Box


Antique "My American Beauty Doll" with Box

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FABULOUS ANTIQUE PAIR SIGNED FRENCH DOLL SHOES, A.T. 3


FABULOUS ANTIQUE PAIR SIGNED FRENCH DOLL SHOES,  A.T. 3

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antique store window theater display mannequins


antique store window theater display mannequins

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Antique C.M. Bergman Simon Halbig Doll 26" Beautiful


Antique C.M. Bergman Simon Halbig Doll 26" Beautiful

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Haute couture costume French fashion bride antique fabr


Haute couture costume French fashion bride antique fabr

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Haute couture costume French fashion antique fabric


Haute couture costume French fashion antique fabric

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RARE! Antique JUMEAU Doll Shoes~NEAR MINT!


RARE! Antique JUMEAU Doll Shoes~NEAR MINT!

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Marked Red French Antique Doll Shoes~Exc!


Marked Red French Antique Doll Shoes~Exc!

Buy It Now: $495.00
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Antique Pyrography wood Flemish Art doll buggy


Antique Pyrography wood Flemish Art doll buggy

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Haute couture costume French fashion antique fabric


Haute couture costume French fashion antique fabric

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Swan Carved Junior Chaise Lounge Fainting Couch Sofa


Swan Carved Junior Chaise Lounge Fainting Couch Sofa

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Shirley Temple 25 Original Doll Compo Ideal 24" Inch


Shirley Temple 25 Original Doll Compo Ideal 24" Inch

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Haute couture costume Bru doll dress antique fabric


Haute couture costume  Bru doll dress antique fabric

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Time Left: 29d 23h 45m
Haute couture costume French fashion lady doll dress


Haute couture costume  French fashion lady doll dress

Buy It Now: $425.00
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Antique Fashion doll dress tan white lace button front


Antique Fashion doll dress tan white lace button front

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Antique large doll dress white lace button front


Antique large doll dress white lace button front

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ANTIQUE JUMEAU ORIGINAL DRESS FITS SIZE 5 JUMEAU


ANTIQUE JUMEAU ORIGINAL DRESS FITS SIZE 5 JUMEAU

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VICTORIAN BABY CARRIAGE DOLL PREAMBULATOR ANTIQUE


VICTORIAN BABY CARRIAGE DOLL PREAMBULATOR ANTIQUE

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Haute couture costume Bru doll dress


Haute couture costume  Bru doll dress

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VINTAGE BOUDOIR DOLL, #2


VINTAGE BOUDOIR DOLL,  #2

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VINTAGE BOUDOIR DOLL, #3


VINTAGE BOUDOIR DOLL,  #3

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Haute couture costume antique Bru Jumeau doll dress


Haute couture costume antique Bru Jumeau doll dress

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Antique dolls are also valuable. Although they can be expensive to buy, unlike other accessories they will only rise in value. Kept in good condition, antique dolls can be an investment, not just in finances, but in beauty and history as well.