Ye Olde Town Porcelain Bisque Doll with Floral Dress and Matching Bonnet
Seymour Mann · Collectibles & Antiques > Dolls
Era / Decade
Late 1980s to Early 1990s
Material
Bisque porcelain head, arms, and legs; stuffed cloth body; synthetic hair; cotton blend fabric clothing with lace and eyelet trim
Condition
Excellent to Mint Condition with Original Tags. The doll appears clean, structurally sound, and retains its original hang tags and wrist tag. No visible cracks or chips on the porcelain.
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Modern collectible porcelain dolls generally have a very slow resale market unless they are rare antique or mid-century pieces, though original tags help appeal to specific collectors
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$15.00 - $35.00 - $50.00
Estimated Retail Value
$95.00 (based on original tag pricing)
Comparable Sales
Similar Seymour Mann porcelain collector dolls with original tags typically sell on eBay between $20 and $45 depending on the specific series, size, and inclusion of the original box
Description
Stunning Seymour Mann collector porcelain doll featuring auburn styled hair, striking blue glass eyes, and hand-painted facial features. She is dressed in a vintage-style brown and pink floral print cotton dress with an elaborate white lace eyelet collar, matching bloomers, shoes, and a large matching bonnet tied in her hair. She also holds a small bouquet of red artificial flowers. Includes original cardboard hang tags attached to the wrist.
Key Features
Retains original Seymour Mann tags, highly detailed Victorian-inspired outfit with eyelet lace collar, quality bisque porcelain construction, charming floral colorway
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Clearly marked with Seymour Mann branding on the original cardboard hang tags and expected manufacturing style of the era
Flaws to Note
None readily apparent from visual inspection; typical minor dust accumulation possible from display storage
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or Facebook Marketplace. eBay offers a broader national audience of doll collectors, while local platforms save on shipping costs for bulky items
Selling Tips
Price competitively since the modern porcelain doll market is saturated. Ensure the doll is securely packed with bubble wrap to protect the fragile porcelain head and limbs during shipping. Highlight the original tags in the listing photos.