Antique Dolls

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At the Atlantique City Mega Fair in New Jersey, collectibles expert Terry Kovel learns about antique dolls that are worth a small fortune. Discover what determines the value of a doll and see some of the finer ones that were imported from Europe during the 19th century. One of the most valuable in this collection is a Victorian Bru doll that is valued at $24,000!

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This Bru doll back to the 1880s. Her wooden articulated body makes her extremley rare and valuable. Today she's worth $24,000.
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This doll does not have the original wig hair, which reduces her price to $450.

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Here's a doll made by German factory Hertwig and Co., around 1895. Host Terry Kovel thinks she's a good deal at $300.
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Made about 1870, this doll has a hairline crack but still sells for $2,500 because she's rare and has glass eyes.

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Tomorrow's antiques: This "little doll" is holding a neon Beanie Baby, which sells for $4.
Resources
Atlantique City Mega Fair
Krause Publications
Website: www.krause.com

Guests
Richard Wright
Dealer
Richard Wright Antiques
Flowing Springs & Hollow Roads, PO Box 227
Birchrunville, PA 19421
Phone: 610-827-7442
Email: rwantiquez@aol.com
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