Collectible Porcelain

Collectible Porcelain

25 Years of Doll Collecting

The past 25 years have seen tremendous changes in the collectible doll industry. Until that time, collectors only had antique dolls, or newer children’s dolls to add to their collections. As there were relatively few “new collectibles” to purchase, the market on these “played with dolls” and antiques was vibrant and exciting.

There were many doll shows scattered all over the country, and a visit to one would find three types of dolls available, antique dolls, rescued discarded play dolls, and booths featuring doll makers wares. Doll makers were many, with their work ranging from dreadful to stunning.

Flea markets also found doll sellers, usually of the “discarded child doll type”, and many collectors searched regularly for collectible dolls. At the time, dolls being grabbed up were from the Chatty Cathy family, Chrissie and Velvet family, Patti Playpal types , Vogue, and of course Barbie.

With the emergence of the “Ashton Drake Gallery” dolls, followed by many mass produced porcelain dolls by many other companies, all offering limited editions, artist renderings and much media advertising, many collectors changed direction and began to purchase these new dolls.

This new collector market was huge for a number of years. People scrambled to complete sets of dolls and to find dolls by certain doll artists. The market on older vinyl “designed for play dolls” softened considerably during this period.

Home based porcelain doll studios, where you could take classes teaching you how to make your own dolls, also became very popular during this time.

A quarter of a century later, many dolls that were so popular, have now come onto the secondary market. Due to the market being so flooded at the time of production, and so many collectors jumping onto the bandwagon, the secondary market is now flooded with these dolls. The value on many has plummeted as a result, particularly Ashton Drake Dolls.

Other collectible porcelain dolls that were mass produced are for the most part worth only a fraction of what was paid for them initially. The biggest reason for this is the fact that these dolls are still being produced, the quality has improved a great deal, and the prices have gone down. What reason would anyone have for purchasing an older one!

The market on genuine antique dolls continues to be strong, and investments made seem to be sound. As the years pass, it is harder and harder to find antique dolls unless they are coming directly from another collector’s private collection. This keeps the prices high. Unlike modern dolls, there are only so many antiques to go around!

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Collectible Porcelain Doll with Green Dress and Flowers $11.97 Green velveteen dress with floral embroidery under skirt. Pink, purple & yellow flowers dot the bodice. Porcelain face, hands & feet. Includes Certificate of Authenticity from the Heritage Collection. Collectible– not a toy. 18"H. Julie is on the Left, and Alisa is on the Right.

Tradition Collectible 22-inch 'Cowgirl' Porcelain Doll $69.6 Collectible doll is stylish, classy and feminine'Cowgirl' porcelain doll from Tradition Collectible is a unique addition to your collectionDressed to the best and measuring 22 inches tall, doll is a pure delightMade from fine tinted porcelain bisque parts Enhanced with hand-painted details Only the finest wigs, eyes, and accessories are used Dressed using quality fabrics, laces, and trimmings Doll metal display stand and wood base included Hand-numbered and named with matching certificate of authenticity Manufacturer's suggested age range: 8 and up Spot clean only Model number TD-220368

8.5 Porcelain Saint Patrick Irish Collectible Figure $29.99 Saint Patrick FigureFrom The Irish Keepsakes Collection, By Roman Inc. Item #44316Approximate Dimensions: 8.5"H x 3.25"W x 2"DMaterial(s): Porcelain Type: Statues and Sculptures

Collectible Bird Tabletop Statues $24.99 This set of three bird figurines have been meticulously sculpted of resin and finished with the look of fine porcelain. They range from 5"H to 8"H.

Angel Collectible Doll $9.99 Make this Angel Doll the centerpiece of your doll collection this holiday season. She's a celestial vision dressed in an artistic gown trimmed with pretty golden accents, with gilded wings and halo. Hands, feet and face are crafted of fine bisque porcelain. Comes with certificate of authenticity. 16"H. Dolls are collectibles, not a toy

Collectible Victorian Blue Dress Doll $14.99 Victorian Blue Doll: This victorian doll comes from an era where ladies really dressed for dinner! She wears a satiny dress trimmed with lace, seed pearls and tiny rosettes. A matching headband accents her upswept hair, and a handbag and beaded necklace complete the ensemble. Genuine porcelain hands and head. Umbrella doll requires no stand. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Heritage Signature Collection. Collectible, not a toy. 22"H. Chloe is the doll on the left, Whitney is the doll on the right.

Melanie Christmas Holiday Victorian Collectible Doll $13.99 Dressed in her holiday best, Melanie brings a touch of elegance to the holidays and to your collection. Crafted of fine bisque porcelain head, hands and feet, with life-like eyes and eyelashes. Green velveteen flowing gown with faux fur trim and gold lam'e snowflake dress. 18"H. Collectible, not intended as a toy.

Pack of 2 Porcelain Saint Patrick Irish Collectible Figures $55.99 Pack of 2 Saint Patrick FiguresFrom The Irish Keepsakes Collection, By Roman Inc. Item #44316Approximate Dimensions: 8.5"H x 3.25"W x 2"DMaterial: PorcelainPack includes 2 of the item shown, each comes individually boxed Type: Statues and Sculptures

Vizsla Puppy Collectible Porcelain Ornament Oval Pets Oval Ornament by CafePress $12.5 Instantly accessorize bare wall-space with our Oval Ornament. Makes great room or office accessories, fun favors for birthday parties, wedding or baby shower Ornaments, or adding a unique, special touch to gift-wrapped packages. Comes with its own festive Pets Oval Ornament Instantly accessorize bare wall-space with our Oval Ornament. Makes great room or office accessories, fun favors for birthday parties, wedding or baby shower Ornaments, or adding a unique, special touch to gift-wrapped packages. Comes with its own festive

Vizsla - Porcelain Collectible Ornament Pets Round Ornament by CafePress $12.5 Instantly accessorize bare wall-space with our Round Ornament. Makes great room or office accessories, fun favors for birthday parties, wedding or baby shower Ornaments, or adding a unique, special touch to gift-wrapped packages. Comes with its own festiv Pets Round Ornament Instantly accessorize bare wall-space with our Round Ornament. Makes great room or office accessories, fun favors for birthday parties, wedding or baby shower Ornaments, or adding a unique, special touch to gift-wrapped packages. Comes with its own festiv

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Porcelain Doll with Teddy Bears $21.99 Revisit the "age of elegance" with these two charming close friends. Dolls hands, feet and face are crafted of bisque porcelain. Certificate of Authenticity. 20"H. Collectible for display only – not a toy. Choose from: Courtney (pictured Left) or Tisha (pictured Right).

Porcelain Doll with Umbrella in Rose Dress $10 Porcelain Doll: This exquisite Victorian beauty features a luxurious satin bodice and skirt trimmed with lovely rosettes, plus a lavishly ruffled underskirt, porcelain head, hands and feet. Certificate of Authenticity incl. 18"H. Collectible for display only (not a toy). Each sold separately. Specify Amber or Avery.

Limoges Porcelain Boxes $26.95 Collectible Treasures The beauty of Limoges boxes lies in their fabulous detail, creative designs, and sophistication. These wonderful collectibles are full of personality. Their artistry evokes the same type of popular interest today as boxes from the 1700s that inspired their creation. Limoges Porcelain boxes are one of the hot collectibles of the new millennium! This highly comprehensive book on Limoges sets the standard for both expert and novice collectors. Features more than 400 color photographs and prices The most current values available Allow these small wonders to captivate your interest and let this information guide assist you in enjoying and profiting form your collection.

Antique Trader Pottery & Porcelain Ceramics (Paperback) $35.28 An illustrated guide to pottery and porcelain collectibles features more than 10,200 individual listings covering all the major collectible categories of English, European, Asian, and American ceramics from the 18th century to the late 20th century.

Collectible Automobile $39.99 Collectible Automobile brings automotive history to life. Each issue is filled with articles on collectible and special interest cards from 1930 to 1980 with full-color photos, history, and engaging writing. This magazine subscription features profiles of leading industry figures, mainstream and upcoming collectible cars, and targeted advertising for auto enthusiasts.

Pink Rose Musical Porcelain Doll $21.99 This doll lives and breathes music – she even plays it. Just wind her up and you'll hear her play "A Variation of Canon in D". Dressed in a Victorian-era gown with rosettes, ribbons and lace, she holds a violin in one hand. Porcelain hands, feet and face. Part of the Heritage Collection. This is a collectible item – not a toy. 18"H.

Smirk Vase $48 Affordable modern collectible: a contemporary white porcelain gem.

Porcelain Doll in White Coat Holding Teddy Bear $16.99 Adorable Sammy is dressed to go out in her pretty white velveteen winter coat with matching hat and red shoes. She holds her favorite holiday gift– a teddy bear. Her head, hands and feet are crafted of fine bisque porcelain. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Heritage Signature Collection. Collectible item– not a toy. 20"H.

White Porcelain Carnation $111 -Porcelain

Perforated Porcelain Vase $131 -Porcelain

Perforated Porcelain Bowl $157 -Porcelain

Collectible '70s $24.95 A funkadelic trip to the not-so-distant past Disco, Smiley Faces, 8-tracks and platform shoes - retro is in and '70s rule! The Collectible '70s is a pop-culture history and price guide to treasures of this unforgettable decade. Covering everything from leisure suits to Pet Rocks, Saturday Night Fever to Punk Rock, this full-color guide will take you back to your fads, foibles and fashions of the polyester years. This book is an essential reference for Baby Boomers and their younger siblings gathering the artifacts and memories of their youth. Includes: Hundreds of listings in over 20 categories Up-to-date market prices Informative and extremely entertaining background histories

White Porcelain Peacock Wall Plaque $140 -Porcelain

White Porcelain Grouse Wall Plaque $140 -Porcelain

On the Collectible Trail $9.7 No Synopsis Available

Porcelain Opera $9.99 Porcelain Opera

Porcelain Cleaner $8.99 Porcelain Cleaner

Floral Garden Porcelain 5 x 7 Frame $122 -Porcelain

Collectible Pocketbook Box $38 A chic little purse with a whole lot of luxe, this collectible box is adorned with sparkling Czech crystals. Crafted of metal. Hinged, with magnetic closure and kiss clasp. 1 1/2" x 2".

Roberto Clemente Collectible Plaque $52.16 Celebrate a legend with this Roberto Clemente plaqueBaseball collectible honors one of the most popular and respected Pittsburgh PiratesSports memorabilia is a great gift

Magic Johnson Collectible Plaque $54.01 Celebrate a legend with this Magic Johnson plaqueBasketball collectible honors one of the all-time great Los Angeles LakersSports memorabilia is a great gift

Larry Bird Collectible Plaque $53.39 Celebrate a legend with this Larry Bird plaqueBasketball collectible honors one of the all-time great Boston CelticsSports memorabilia is a great gift

Dan Marino Collectible Plaque $56.09 Celebrate a legend with this Dan Marino plaqueFootball collectible honors one of the all-time great Miami Dolphins quarterbacksSports memorabilia is a great gift