The Largest Manufacturer of German Bisque Dolls

Armand Marseille of Germany

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The largest manufacturer of German bisque dolls was probably Armand Marseille. 1865-1925 +. Koppelsdorf, Thur Germany.

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When I first started collecting I was a bit dismayed when experienced doll collectors would refer to the AM (Armand Marseille) dolls as just too common or just not that desirable to purchase. At first, I was confused, these beautiful dolls met all the criteria to qualify as an antique doll ....... and I was thrilled that I could purchase one more readily than others.

In fact, when I purchased this 32" A.M. 390, the notable doll dealer selling her referred to her as "The Dog". True, she was nude.......but she had her original soft mohair wig and she was so large I was certain adoption papers had to be filed.

I will admit her eyes are not dead center straight, but the painting of brows and mouth is quite beautiful. Poo......with clothes she is quite pretty.......and she stayed with me even when I sent my French dolls to new homes.  

The mold number 390 is found on fully jointed all composition bodies, while the number 370 is found on Armand Marseille shoulder heads with kid bodies. These are the two most common heads manufactured by this company.  

Another 32" Armand Marseille 390 with the "dolly face".

The most often found baby is referred to as "My Dream Baby"

The Dream Baby mold number is 341. Now, isn't she sweet for a "common" doll???!!!

She has sleep eyes and a cloth body with gauntlet hands. The 351 mold number has an open mouth.

Another Armand Marseille mold that is most attractive as a rule ......3200. A shoulder head with a heavy kid body, this large 26" girl has brilliant blue.

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Welcome to "Show & Tell"! Armand Marseille

Welcome to "Show & Tell"! Armand Marseille

There are so many Armand Marseille dolls in our doll world, but, all have their own unique expressions and character. Clothing adds so much to the presentaion of any doll as well. Was the doll a flea market find or was it handed down through the family? Did you create the apparel it is wearing or are the clothes original?
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A0 1/2 M D.R.G.M. 201013  
Recently I bought this doll. She's the first one I've ever seen. This doll has a wood voice box, sitting inside her head, with a lever at the back of her …

My dolly needs to be adopted! 
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My Dream Baby AM341 
Hi Everyone. I work for a charitable organisation (Hospice fund raising store) and We have had an Armand Marseille AM341 doll that's recently been donated …

Information on A.M. doll. 
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Found in Great gram's house 
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Anyone know who makes this doll? 
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my dream baby. 
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A M Doll 7 Dep made in Germany 
Hi, my name is John. I have a bunch of dolls which were headed to the dump and among them is the doll mentioned above. She is 21 inches tall in good …

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I recently started my granddaughter a doll collection and have been researching antique dolls. I am wondering what are the rare markings on the AM dolls. …

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Hello! I found this doll and I need to know what she's worth. I can't seem to find anything online that matches this doll. She is a 390 doll with …

Mama's Baby Doll - My Treasure! Not rated yet
Mom was born in 1918 and somehow kept this "My Dream Baby" 351 through many moves. Before she died, she gave me the doll that is now about 95 years …

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When I was a girl my grandmother used to let me, and only me, play with her childhood dolls, and allow me to handle my great grandmother's giant bisque …

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I am just recently learning about Armand Marseille dolls. I inherited my Moms collection. I find that she owned a few. My favorite is Dream Baby. I chose …

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My mother had an antique shop in Chicago and had many dolls. Do ALL Armand Marseille dolls have the A.M on the back of the neck? Everything about my …

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I have been a doll collector for 30 years. Many have come and gone on to new homes. Right now I have 2 Celluloid German Ethnic Costume dolls given …

What we inherited Not rated yet
Our lovely Armanda Marseille 1894 doll is inherited. Our great great aunt purchased her. She is a 3200 mold. Prime condition with original clothes, …

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