[h=2]Porcelain Dolls Value[/h][FONT="]For most models of porcelain dolls, judging their initial value can be as easy as visiting sales listing on popular online auction websites such as eBay. The majority of porcelain dolls sales there are set in the range of around $10, with rare ones reaching the price of $200, but their actual value cannot fully be appraised in this way. Dolls of the same manufacturer and series can have varying prices, determined by their condition, change of collector’s tastes, fashion trends and more. Some cheap doll models that were created for children are worth $200 or even $300 per piece today.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Physical examination of the doll with magnifying glass can reveal insights that can help determine its value – name of the manufacturer, mold numbers, identifying markers (usually located on the neck, shoulder or backs of the head), condition of the dolls clothes (is it original or replaced, in good condition or damaged), condition of the porcelain “skin” of the doll (presence of smudges, cracks or discolorations), and state of dolls hair (missing or matted hair). Its materials can also help in identification of its age. For example one of the best signs that doll was created in the 1800's is its non-rooted hair. The majority of dolls created in the 1900s have rooted hair. Porcelain dolls created before the 1930's are regarded as antiques and can easily fetch a higher price than models created after 1930's.[/FONT]
