This is a doll made in 1895 by Hertwig in Germany. Her name is in raised lettering on the front, Bertha. Her name and the bow and collar of her top was painted gold but much of the gold has worn off. The back says "Patent appld for Germany". Her body is made of muslin and stuffed with sawdust. From the knee down is porcelain, with bows at the top for socks and black painted on shoes. Her dress is faded and probably not original but her undergarments appear to be original. She has a muslin top and skirt under the red dress. She has ceramic arms from right above the elbow down but one arm is missing the hand. Her black hair has some paint worn on the front and back. She has blue eyes. There are no nicks, flea bites or cracks on the head piece. She is 20" tall. Free shipping in US.
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns
Just contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 7 days of delivery
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will I receive my refund for a damaged product.
I will happily refund for anything damaged during shipping. However, I must receive pictures of the damage, the box and the wrapping. I will refund you as soon as I receive this in order to file a claim with USPS or Shipsurance.
How much is a custom mermaid?
It depends on the size and the work involved. Custom mermaids start at $50.
I saw an item like this on EBay for less. Can you match the price?
No.
Can you hold an item until I get paid?
No. I have done this before, taken the item out of inventory and then the person never bought. This causes me to have to pay to re-list the item and miss out on other potential sales. Please do not ask me to do this.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, I do!