Bawdy Bisques and Naughty Novelties

If this lovely lady lying on her chaise lounge looks familiar, it is because she is the super-sized version of the powder box appearing on ...

I have updated my blog to add a page warning of The Curse of Frankendoll , new dolls cobbled out of mismatched excavated German pieces and d...

This delicate dancer is the sister of the bisque ballerina appearing in my previous post . Also 8 inches high and jointed only at the shoul...

This prettiest of prima ballerinas is attributed to the German firm of Dressel, Kister and Company. Of the finest flawless bisque, she is 8...

This exquisite aristocrat in her elegant molded Edwardian gown is a variation of the literary lady reading the newspaper as part of the terr...

On this blog, I have repeatedly warned collectors about reproduction bathing beauties and all-bisque dolls made by the Belgium company, Mun...

Perhaps this bathing belle seems to be slyly smiling because she has a secret. . . .      . . . .this beach babe is a bottle, pe...

This beautiful bathing belle by Galluba and Hofmann appears in all her original, if slightly tattered, glory.  In addition, at 6 inches...

This appears to be just an antique man's costume ring, of inexpensive base metal with a gold-tone plating and a cut glass gem. ...

This lovely lithe lady, who is literally having a ball, is by my favorite German manufacturer, A. W. Fr. Kister.  A sizable 7.25 inche...

As dainty and delicate as her tiny teacup and saucer, this extraordinarily lovely lady is a fashion figurine from Galluba and Hofmann.    ...

Although a half doll, Ms. 544 is wholly lovely.  By the German firm of Galluba and Hofmann, she retains her original blonde mohair wig.  A ...

Recently a friend visited the Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City , which is temporarily closing for renovations.  She generously sent m...

This bathing beauty bottle was a recent find at an estate sale.  The bottom of the bottle is marked "Des. Patent No. 84181," ...

As I have noted previously on this blog, I collect antique dolls as well as bathing beauties, and I especially like German and French all-b...

This masquerading miss is a little late for Halloween, but she has a trick that is a treat.  The German caption below the masked   mädchen l...

This blog already features one  engaging enchantress , but this bosom belle rides her original besom with a wooden handle and bisque bristl...

This beefcake beach boy by Hertwig and Company has appeared before on this blog.  Of good china, he is incised "544" on the back ...

A friend tipped me off to a December 17, 2012, article that appeared in Cape May Magazine entitled "Their Favorite Things."  In...

This post covers my final example of a Schafer and Vater bisque naughty novelty that has been copied in bronze. This 5.25 inch long f...