EARLIEST PERIOD BRU TETEUR.

EARLIEST PERIOD BRU TETEUR. Also known as the “Nursing Bru” the doll has an open mouth with space to allow a baby bottle to enter. She has lovely brown paperweight eyes and has a separate bisque shoulder plate on a gusseted leather child body with bisque forearms. The mechanism inside the head to allow the baby to nurse is rubber and has hardened with age and is no longer operable. She has the remnants of an original sheepskin wig over cork pate and long cotton baby dress; could very well be original however is deteriorating. Tied to her left arm is an antique glass baby bottle with ivory colored pacifier. SIZE: 17″ (43cm). CONDITION: Head has old restoration; a piece previously broken and glued is now obvious. There is also restoration to all fingers on left hand and some restoration on the right hand as well. 1-11894 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3031	$2,070.00	EARLIEST PERIOD BRU TETEUR. Also known as the “Nursing Bru” the doll has an open mouth with space to allow a baby bottle to enter. She has lovely brown paperweight eyes and has a separate bisque shoulder plate on a gusseted leather child body with bisque forearms. The mechanism inside the head to allow the baby to nurse is rubber and has hardened with age and is no longer operable. She has the remnants of an original sheepskin wig over cork pate and long cotton baby dress; could very well be original however is deteriorating. Tied to her left arm is an antique glass baby bottle with ivory colored pacifier. SIZE: 17″ (43cm). CONDITION: Head has old restoration; a piece previously broken and glued is now obvious. There is also restoration to all fingers on left hand and some restoration on the right hand as well. 1-11894 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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