Barbie, the most famous doll of recent times, was first introduced by Mattel in 1958, who took inspiration from Bild Lilli, a German comic-strip character. Both Barbie and Bild Lilli were portrayed as fashion ladies of the period - an extensive range of clothes, outfits and accessories were produced for Barbie and are highly sought after by collectors. Sindy, introduced in the 1960s, also has a large following in today's market, together with Sasha dolls - Toy dolls which realistically portray young children of the 1960s and 1970s.
If you've any dolls you'd like to have valued, please do not hesitate to contact our Doll Specialist, Leigh Gotch.
Department Specialists
Leigh Gotch
Specialist in Antique Dolls, Teddy Bears, Fine Toys, Trains & Toy Soldiers (Auctioneer)
Recently sold
Original Andy Pandy String Puppet from BBC Show
Sold for £3,800
Original Teddy String Puppet from BBC Show
Sold for £2,100
Original Looby Loo String Puppet from BBC Show
Sold for £460
A rare pair of Ideal ‘Campbell Kids’ dolls, C.1916
Sold for £16,500
Rare vintage boxed Kissy Suzuki doll, 1960s
Sold for £100
A Kathe Kruse VIII cloth doll, German late 1940s
Sold for £800
Rare all original Bild Lilli doll, German 1956-64
Sold for £1,300
Rare Frido Limited Sasha brunette, 1966
Sold for £80
Collection of Vintage Sindy, 1970s
Sold for £150
Two Trendon Ltd blonde Sasha dolls, 1970-72
Sold for £130
Sasha Trendon Ltd brunette Gingham doll circa 1968
Sold for £660
Vintage Sindy, Tressy, Patch and other dolls 1960s
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