DOLL #19 - J.D. Kestner
This charming 12-inch J.D. Kestner doll, marked J.D.K. 260, dates to the late 1800s and represents one of Kestner's beloved child doll models. She is dressed in a delicate pink dotted Swiss dress accented with lace trim and a matching bonnet, creating a sweet and youthful presentation. Her expressive face, open mouth with visible teeth, and softly curled blonde wig are characteristic features that have made Kestner dolls enduring favorites among collectors.
The doll is recorded in excellent condition and retains her original sleep eyes, which continue to function as intended. Family records indicate a purchase price of approximately $725 on eBay in 2011. With her appealing costume, desirable J.D.K. 260 mold, and excellent preservation, she serves as a fine example of late nineteenth-century German doll craftsmanship and remains one of the more endearing dolls in the collection.