ufdc Buyer Guides

• Antique Parian Dolls - what are they and who made them? - The purpose of this guide is to educate buyers and sellers about so-called "parian dolls". There is some confusion between parian, china and bisque dolls. This guide, it is hoped, will help you figure out... 
• Antique Doll...or Reproduction...how can you be sure ? - First time I was confronted by a customer who bought an antique doll from me questionning the dolls authenticity prompted me to write this quick guide to recognizing a genuine antique doll from a reproduction... 
• ALL BISQUE DOLLS: A GUIDE FOR COLLECTORS - Doll collecting has always been popular. There are many varieties of dolls and no one can collect them all, so it is best to collect only those dolls you love. If you like small and miniature items, there can... 
• More on French Bisque Doll collecting... - In addition to some sellers peddling FAKES out there, there are a number of additional obvious and not-so-obvious things to look for in the ad. If the information is missing, it's best to just ask the seller... 
• Composition Doll values-to repaint or not to repaint. - Composition dolls, generally date from 1900's through 1949. They are made with a cellulose or wood base and have a glue-like binder added. Due to the materials used in their manufacture, composition dolls are...