{"title":"Children's Antiques and Toys","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(221, 102, 80);\"\u003eComplimentary U.S. Shipping On Orders Over 150.-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCurated for collectors, our antique children’s toys, miniatures, and clothing reflect timeless craftsmanship and historic charm—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eeach chosen for its character, quality, and the sense of story it brings to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rare-antique-french-sfbj-jumeau-doll-marked","title":"Rare Antique French Bisque SFBJ Jumeau Doll Marked","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRare \u003c\/em\u003eAntique Porcelain Character Doll dressed in Pink, unusually large.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIn 1899 French doll makers {among others Jumeau and Gaultier}formed an alliance- SFBJ. This \u003cem\u003ePolichinelle\u003c\/em\u003e was the most popular in France, often used in French advertisements for toys, the favored symbol of children's toys and play. She {or is this a \"he\"?} was offered in five different sizes and different materials, this being the luxury model with composition body and bisque head. All original, marked on the back of the head, with the highest quality bisque and hand painted face, wears the original outfit in Pink and Cream floral striped cretonne, with lace, silk rosette ribbon and Pompom trim. I am fairly certain this used to have a snap closure at the top, over the decades the collector sewed it closed in back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA beautiful bisque head with the sweetest expression, pretty blue glass eyes, finest hand painted lashes, top \"real\" lashes mostly there, and eyeliner. Isn't she darling? The brows are lushly painted, and the pert little open mouth shows off a tiny glimpse of perfect teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWith a paper-mache body, the porcelain head with original paint finish, hair is glued on. Body shows typical age and use related wear with chipping on fingertips, hands and wrist, knee socket and legs, especially feet as shown. The matching jester cap is adorable. She still has her socks, but has lost her shoes while playing in the garden, {Nanny won't be pleased.} A fabulous addition to your doll collection, or the beginning of one! This is a wonderful and rare to find model, in the very popular 26\". This doll was played with, she won't be perfect, but so unusual, please only adopt her if you can love and cherish her the way she is. Marked FRANCE SFBJ 301 Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 26\"h.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43316957577270,"sku":null,"price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique-French-SFBJ-Porcelain-doll.jpg?v=1741896208"},{"product_id":"antique-china-head-dollhouse-doll","title":"Antique China Head Dollhouse Doll","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAntique China Head Dollhouse Doll, she has an old sawdust filled body with little black bisque boots painted on. She has curly black painted hair, and her features are also hand-painted, her arms are part cloth, part bisque. Fate has gifted her with a misplaced eyebrow {almost a 'uni-brow', sadly there were no waxing places to fix hers back then!}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eNever the less, she is a charmer, isn't she? Her porcelain head was glued onto her body, the back of her head is marked Germany. She’s ready to take her place in a your dollhouse, to be displayed with other miniature toys, and to be loved despite her slight eye brow issue. last photo shows her in an antique carriage, available seperately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMeasures 6-1\/4\" l x 2\"w.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43316974157878,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique-German-porcelain-minniature-doll-frozen-charlotte.jpg?v=1733580516"},{"product_id":"antique-french-souvenir-de-1st-communion-hand-painted-glass","title":"Antique French Souvenir de 1st Communion Hand Painted Glass","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eRare to find, this late 1800's Children's Glass was presented as a \"souvenir\" or gift for a Catholic's child's First Communion.  The glass is hand painted with gilt lettering \"Souvenir de 1ere Communion\", an etched figure of a boy wearing his Sunday best and the traditional French Ribbon Communion armband typical of communicants in France. Gilded rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA fantastic treasure to add to your collection of French religious articfacts, to display with photographs of your children's or grandchildren's communion, or simply as a sweet collectible reminder of days gone by, when everything was made with great care and skill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43316974551094,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique-French-Souvenir-Glass-hand-painted.jpg?v=1733580579"},{"product_id":"antique-childs-or-toy-cafe-au-lait-bowls-set-of-4","title":"Antique Child's or Toy Cafe au Lait Bowls Set of 4","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eSweet collectible petit Set of 4 Child's or Toy Cafe au Lait Bowls meant for a child to drink their very first \"cafe au lait\" {most likely chocolat!} from. Great round shape, with different colored floral transfers around the top. It is rare to find these little treasures from long ago, as more often than not they were broken during play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eI am always thrilled to find some, these are so wonderful to display with your antique French dolls or antique Bears, or on top of a little stack of antique French children's books. Carefully kept all these years by a collector, in good vintage condition, a treat to add to your collection. One has a hairline, one has a chip under the foot, and all have aging, and craquelure. Sold as a set of four.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMeasures 3-1\/2\" x 2-1\/4\"h.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43316983103542,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique-French-child-cafe-au-lait.jpg?v=1733581217"},{"product_id":"english-sterling-silver-childs-cased-christening-set","title":"English Sterling Silver Child's Cased Christening Set","description":"A charming and beautifully preserved English Sterling Silver Child’s Christening Set, a treasured keepsake traditionally given to celebrate a new arrival. This delightful ensemble includes a sterling napkin ring, fork, spoon, and knife—each crafted in England and bearing classic hallmarks, made by Charles William Fletcher, Sterling Works, Bramhall Lane, Sheffield.. Thoughtfully designed for a child’s first meals, the sterling pieces feature finely balanced proportions and an elegant simplicity that reflects superior craftsmanship. \n\n\u003cp\u003eSets like this were cherished heirlooms, lovingly used and then carefully kept in their original fitted case to be passed down through generations. Monogrammed with W H M S, these days these monogrammed sets are used by babies and children no matter what their intitials are! Has signs of actual use by children in the family, which we love. Presented in the original satin lined presentation box, this has aged a little on the outside but has done a beautiful job preserving the precious treasures inside. A wonderful treat for grandmama's house for all the grandchildren to use when so preciously small, or for your collection of antique children’s silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMeasures: Knife-7\" long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317026521142,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/childrens-antique-silver-eating-set-with-napkin-ring.jpg?v=1733583030"},{"product_id":"1880-staffordshire-alphabet-abc-mug-red-riding-hood","title":"1880 Staffordshire Alphabet ABC Mug - Red Riding Hood","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAdorable Antique Children's Cup, made by Brownhills Pottery Co, Staffordshire, England in 1880. Mugs like this were gifted to children on holidays and birthdays, and served as educational tools.  This Nursery Tales series is coveted by collectors and it's easy to see why! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe crisp image transfer printed in rich chocolate brown has four color polychrome hand painting, red, cobalt blue, yellow, green and brown {for the very big wolf!} The entire alphabet is printed on the back, such a charming addition to your ABC and children's dish collections.  In very good condition for being over 140 years old. One tiny chip to the underside rim. Applied handle is in wonderful condition. A rare treat!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMeasures 2-3\/4\" h x 2-7\/8\" {+1\"handle}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317041365046,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique-nursery-tales-cup-little-red-riding-hood_1.jpg?v=1733583575"},{"product_id":"1880-staffordshire-alphabet-abc-mug-jack-horner","title":"1880 Staffordshire Alphabet ABC Mug - Jack Horner","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAdorable Antique Children's Cup, made by Brownhills Pottery Co, Staffordshire, England in 1880. Mugs like this were gifted to children on holidays and birthdays, and served as educational tools.  This Nursery series is coveted by collectors and it's easy to see why! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eA rare coloration, such a treat. The chocolate brown image transfer is hand painted with rosey-red, cobalt blue, and yellow, for the charming cat. The alphabet is printed on the back, such a charming addition to your ABC and children's dish collections.  In very good condition for being over 140 years old. Applied handle is in wonderful condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMeasures 2-3\/4\" h x 2-3\/4\" {+1\"handle}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317041987638,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique-nursery-tales-ABC-cup-jack-horner.jpg?v=1733583582"},{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-pink-baby-photo-album-unused","title":"Vintage 1940's Pink Baby Photo Album Unused","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eVintage Vintage Pink Baby Photo Album - titled \"Snapshots\" - in the original box, unused. Such a rare find! The box is worn, and aged, but has done a perfect job keeping the pink moiree cover pristine, and the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eInside, heavier grey pages, 18 in total, to hold baby's photographs. In astounding condition - carefully kept in a private collection. Cover has a sweet teddy bear and blue bird, and a pink silky bow decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMeasures 10-1\/2\" x 8-1\/4\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317054210102,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/Vintage-1940s-Pink-Baby-Photo-Album-Unused.jpg?v=1733583809"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-childrens-book-page-seaside-scenes","title":"Antique Victorian Children's Book Page Seaside Scenes","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAntique Victorian Children's Book Page with Seaside Scenes, rescued by an English antique dealer of fine prints. {\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThis is one of those things I fall in love with and buy that Mr. FGH shakes his head at!} It's a preserved page from a 19th century English children's moving pictures book. Two chromolithograph prints, most likely this book was published by Ernest Nister.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe tab on the bottom changes the scene from one to the next. Quirky, but plenty of fun for your ephemera or antique children's book collection. You could frame one version, too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMeasures 12-1\/4 x 10\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317055356982,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique-Nister-Chromolithograph-print-children.jpg?v=1733583880"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-childs-christening-cup-with-bird","title":"Antique Silver Child's Christening Cup with Bird","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eBeautiful Antique Silver Child's Christening Cup with a flat bottom and a figural handle handle. The silver plated body is hand engraved with a wild rose and bird decoration in an aesthetic movement design.  There is a center area that can be monogrammed, it is still blank. Such a lovely cup!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThis Victorian cup is in the naturalistic style, with an ornate embossed border on the bottom. Marked by the maker Rockford Silver- quadruple. No 224. Wear, patina and years of children's use as shown. The inside has some darkening after more than a century. A lovely addition to your collection of antique Victorian children's silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMeasures 3-1\/4\"h x 2-5\/8\" x 4-1\/8\" over handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317091532854,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique-silver-bird-baby-christening-cup.jpg?v=1733585383"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-triple-plate-childrens-silver-christening-cup-meadow","title":"Antique Victorian Triple Plate Children's Silver Christening Cup Meadow","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eCharming Baby or Child's Cup, this Victorian Christening Cup was made in the late 1800's of triple plated silver. The front has hand chased meadow grasses on the sides of an oblong space meant for monogramming, it remains un- monogrammed. Sweet little cups like this were favored as gifts for a baby's birth or christening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eCondition as shown, made by the Racine SP Co. A lovely addition to your collection, or the beginning of one, if you don't mind the wear, it is slightly out of round. This cup was used and loved by several generations of the same family. Will look amazing displayed with your antique children's books and dolls, bears and toys too. I use my cups to hold little rose bouquets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMeasures 3\" h x 2-1\/2\" in diameter, not including the 1-1\/4\" handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317091565622,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique-silver-christening-cup-meadow.jpg?v=1733585391"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-childs-cup-with-floral-handle","title":"Antique Silver Child's Cup with Floral Handle","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eBeautiful Antique Silver Child's Mug Cup with an ornate floral handle. The silver body has a stamped in design on two sides featuring two birds.  The true star of this cup is the stunning handle with repousse roses and other garden flowers. Such a lovely cup!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eUnmarked, it is stamped with a 38 on the bottom. Slightly out of round on the bottom, used by a family's generation of little ones. One side of the stamped design is less clear than the other. A lovely addition to your collection of antique Victorian children's sterling, coin or plated silver. A perfect vase for one of your famous roses, too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMeasures 3-1\/4\"h x 2-5\/8\" x 4-1\/8\" over handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317091696694,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique-victorian-coin-silver-cup.jpg?v=1733585398"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-quadruple-silver-plate-childs-christening-cup-1874","title":"Antique Victorian Quadruple Silver Plate Child's Christening Cup 1874","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eBeautiful Antique Victorian Quadruple Silver Plate Child's Cup or mug on a footed base. The hand engraved Aesthetic floral and greenery design is stunning. The middle is engraved with the monogram F M 1874. There is a floral applied embellishment on each side of the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eIn the naturalistic style, the cup was made by Reed \u0026amp; Barton and retains the remnants of the gilt interior. There is wear on the front as shown, so please only adopt this one if you love the grace of time and wear. Marked by the maker Rockford Silver- quadruple. No 224. A lovely addition to your collection of antique Victorian children's silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMeasures 3-1\/2\"h x 2-3\/4\" x 4-1\/8\" over handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317091794998,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique-silver-1874-christening-cup.jpg?v=1733585414"},{"product_id":"antique-french-baptism-favor-candy-container","title":"Antique French Baptism Favor Candy  Container","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAntique French Baptism Favor Candy Container used as a favor in France in the early 1900's. Made of off-white decorative paper, this is old store stock from a French Chocolate Candy Store. This is so very sweet! Each cone is embossed with the word \"Bapteme\" and an embossed rose shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ePlease realize these are almost 100 years old, so there is some wear and discoloration on some, they are beautifully presentable, and I would be proud to give these out, but they are not new, that is the charm of them. Perfect to fill with candies or a special gift, to display as you celebrate the christening of a precious little one. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMeasures 5-1\/4\" long x 2\" at the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317092122678,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique-French-tunnel-baptism-favors.jpg?v=1733585445"},{"product_id":"antique-french-cream-silk-christening-gown-with-lace-and-hand-work","title":"Antique French Cream Silk Christening Gown with Lace and Hand Work","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eA delicious dress, this Antique French Silk Cream Christening Dress with Lace and Hand Work is lovely. Not for the perfectionist, there are some small spots of shredding, and a few spots here and there, but the exquisite lace, hand worked ladder effect and fagotting stole my heart anyway. Made with the tiniest little stitches, the hand made Valenciennes lace inserts are exceptional. The gown closes in the back with five buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe silk is soft and lustrous, it is a cream color. The spots may soak out, I haven't tried to do this. The shredding is a thin on the front as shown, and the sleeve next to it. From a wonderful collection of only the best.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eConsidering the age of this dress, I forgave this and hope you will too. A rare find - these silk gowns are almost always completely shredded. 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Made of sheerest organdy, with Valenciennes lace inserts, rows of pintucks and floral lace edging. The gown closes in the back with two tiny buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe slip is finest cotton, with a simple lace edging. From a wonderful collection of only the best. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eA wonderful find - these christening gowns and slip sets are rare to find in this condtition. This lovely set is not new, there may be a few little darker spots, but nothing detracting. 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It was made for a very fortunate child, it's a miracle that it has survived in good condition. Transfer printed and hand enameled, the pearlware pair are decorated with a sweet scene of a little boy and his spotted dog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eA stunning set, with bright colors on the central scenes, surrounded by brown transfer garlands and flowers to the rims. In good condition considering its age, there are very tight hairlines on the saucer, and a little roughness to the rim of the cup. 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Covered in a soft cream-colored fabric over an armature and resting on her original red-painted wooden platform with metal wheels, she has the gentle wear and character of a beloved companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer leatherette bridle and neck strap are finished with the sweetest little silvered heart lock, while her red felt saddle appears to be a later addition — perhaps lovingly added by a Maman or Papa long ago. Clearly cherished by generations of little ones, this early 20th century antique now brings whimsy, history, and French Country charm to a room. A wonderful piece for an antique toy collector or for displaying among treasured objects with a story of their own. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(221, 102, 80);\"\u003eComplimentary U.S. shipping included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 11-1\/8\" x 4-1\/2\" x 12-1\/4\"h.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317130231862,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique_toys_fgh.jpg?v=1784833666"},{"product_id":"red-velvet-miniature-walking-suit-for-doll","title":"Classic French Fashion Doll Walking Suit","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic French Fashion Doll Walking Suit, found at the brocante {flea market} it's a charming little suit, with a jacket with French black lace sleeves and Victorian soutache trim, a full velvet skirt, a velvet bonnet with black trim, and satin bloomers and slip both trimmed in black lace {these have faded over the decades to a more orange red as shown.}  If you have a tiny mannequin or a big French fashion doll this may fit, I see it being ever so sweet and charming hung together on an antique hanger in a display. {you would have to either pin the skirt to the underside of the jacket, or sew on loops to hang from the hanger.}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to have been home made by an enterprising maman at one time, it's difficult to date this darling little outfit because of the antique fabrics and trims used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures: Skirt-front length:18-1\/2\"; back:25\"; waist:16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacket-17\"l; waist:17-1\/2\"; sleeves 9\" long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317130592310,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/Red-Velvet-Miniature-Walking-Suit-1a.jpg?v=1733587010"},{"product_id":"charming-genuine-antique-studio-photo-girl-with-fabulous-antique-dolll","title":"Antique Studio Photo Girl with Fabulous Antique Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharming Genuine Antique Studio Photo Girl with Fabulous Antique Doll. The little girl is wearing her Sunday bonnet, little knee socks, Mary Janes and her best dress. The doll is beautiful, wearing her original clothing and has long cascading dark brown hair. What a darling pair. These two best friends are posed in a photographer's studio with a twig garden bench. I've been collecting antique photos of children with their toys for a long time, this one is from my private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back has the Post Card Correspondence Only Address Only divided back. Lovely antique condition with some slight rounding of corners. The wrinkles at the bottom are part of the photo studio ground cloth, not in the photo finish. A very nice antique photograph to add to your collection of photos, or to add to your doll and bear collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 5-1\/4\" x 3-1\/4\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317140389942,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/Charming-Genuine-Antique-Studio-Photo-Girl-with-Fabulous-Large-Antique-Doll.jpg?v=1733587532"},{"product_id":"antique-photograph-by-g-frank-pearsall-of-a-baby-girl-and-her-doll","title":"Antique Photograph by G Frank Pearsall of a Baby Girl and Her Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Photograph by G Franck E. Pearsall of a Baby Girl and Her Doll. Famed photographer George Frank E. Pearsall opened G. Frank E. Pearsall's Photo Gallery in 1872 at 298 Fulton Street, Brooklyn N.Y. Considered one of our successful young photographers of the time, he patented a process for developing standard sizing in photographs, invented the Pearsall compact camera, a carrying case for cameras, a new Ruby plate holder, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis photograph of a little girl is so sweet, Mr. Pearsall was famous for capturing children in a natural way. She wears a long gown and lace underskirt, and is wearing her button shoes. What makes this photo most endearing is that she is holding her beautiful doll in her lap. A delight for you photography collection, or to display with your collection of dolls. Wear, aging, bent corners and a little glue from the album on the very bottom as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 6-1\/2\" x 4-1\/4\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317140488246,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/Frank-Pearsall-Baby-Girl-Cabinet-Card.jpg?v=1733587553"},{"product_id":"antique-photograph-by-george-n-cobb-of-a-little-girl-and-her-doll","title":"Antique Photograph by  George N. Cobb of a Little Girl and Her Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Photograph by  George N. Cobb of a Little Girl and Her Doll.  I've been collecting antique photos of children with toys for a long time, this is one from my personal collection. Famed photographer  George N. Cobb moved with his family to New Milford, Pennsylvania in 1850. At age nineteen he took over a photographic gallery owned by J. B. Hazleton in Montrose, Pennsylvania. He was trained by Mr. Hazleton before buying his business. George Cobb moved to Binghamton, N.Y. in 1870 and bought the gallery belonging to Ambrose Hickcox. He operated the studio until 1903.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis photograph of a little girl is so sweet, the girl is leaning on a tree stump in the studio, meant to imitate the outdoors. She wears a white gown edged in and lace, and is wearing her woolen socks. What makes this photo most endearing is that she is holding her beautiful doll in one arm, I believe it's a Frozen Charlotte type doll. A delight for you photography collection, or to display with your collection of dolls and bears. Antique condition, clear, there is a little wear, aging, bent corners and a little glue from the album on the very bottom as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 6-1\/2\" x 4-1\/4\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317140521014,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/Charming-Antique-Black-and-White-Edwardian-Cabinet-Card-Photo-of-Girl-with-Large-German-Doll-Perfect-Image.jpg?v=1733587559"},{"product_id":"antique-sterling-silver-curved-spoon-with-embossed-angel","title":"Antique Sterling Silver Curved Spoon with Embossed Angel","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Sterling Silver Curved Spoon with Embossed Angel, such a delight! The angel is wonderfully done, the handle ends in the back with a fleur-de-lis. I love these little sterling spoons, they make a wonderful gift for a newborn or christening gift. They don't necessarily have to be a baby spoon. Here at home I use little sterling spoons like this to scoop out my loose French tea for a perfect pot, sometimes to serve a fruit sauce over a dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarked underneath as sterling. A sweet delight, especially if you love silver, angels and well made sterling pieces from the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 3-3\/4\" l.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317141307446,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique-angel-sterling-silver-spoon-1.jpg?v=1733587662"},{"product_id":"antique-french-wax-doll-head-for-a-marotte-puppet","title":"Antique French Wax Doll Head for a Marotte Puppet","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique French Wax Doll Head for a Marotte, from a wonderful collection bought in Europe.  Wax heads like this were used to create a 'marotte' - the word marotte comes from the French, where it means either a fool's \"bauble\" or jester puppet on a stick. The wax portion of the puppet was dressed with a collar and long garment covering the stick portion. Not all marottes were jesters, there were also puppets of many other characters made with a wax head like this. This one at one time had a head covering and gown, but both silk pieces were so shredded that the collector told me he removed them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is aging, a hole at the top of the head where a hat would have been put on with a pin, and the top of the head has some loss, most likely where the wax was removed a little to have the hat or crown fit snugly. There are a few areas where the wax flattened a little, above one eye brow for instance. The bottom of the stick has a broken off end, I opted not to fix this in case the new collector wants to add a wooden end piece or cut this part off. Please see the photos. A wonderful and rare to find addition to a doll collection, or for you to create your own beautifully dressed marotte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 10-1\/2\" l x 2-7\/8\" x 1-1\/4\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317159886902,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antique-French-wax-doll-head-puppet.jpg?v=1733588161"},{"product_id":"charming-genuine-antique-sepia-photo-girl-with-large-frozen-charlotte-doll","title":"Charming Genuine Antique Sepia Photo Girl with Large Frozen Charlotte Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Charming Genuine Antique Sepia Photo Girl with Antique Doll features a little girl sitting on a twig chair with her doll. She is wearing a little white dress, a white bonnet and her favorite high button shoes, her dolly is a large Frozen Charlotte. The antique photo is marked on the pink back with the photographer's name \"Henry S. Allen, Photographer, Manchester, VT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photograph does show some slight discoloration to the perimeter of the card on which the photo is mounted. This is such a sweet glimpse into childhood in the 1800's, the photo is in very good condition. 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Charles Allerton began producing pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England in 1859. Featuring a teapot, large sugar bowl, creamer, four plates, and four tea cups with matching saucers, each piece celebrates the beloved Little Mae character with playful elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Mae is shown on each piece with her dog, surrounded by birds and little nature cameos. Perfect for both display and sophisticated tea gatherings, this full set embodies the timeless joy of collecting, entertaining, and cherishing the artistry of Victorian children's toys. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePerfect for collectors or elegant tea gatherings with your favorite little people, it combines playful nostalgia with exquisite English artistry—a rare, heirloom-quality set that delights both display and use. A rare find for collectors seeking both beauty and nostalgia. 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