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e-Antique.eu Glossary: Doll marks |
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doll marks
Marks found on some dolls identifying maker’s name, batch or style number, size or diameter of head, trademark and sometimes the number of components used to make the doll. Such marks are normally only found on dolls made by the most famous and established manufacturers.
Where the marks appear on the body varies according to maker and type of doll. Marks on bisque dolls, for example, are usually found on the back of the head.
In addition, official registration or patent marks may appear, as follows Déposé or Deponiert – patent application registered, France and Germany, late 19thC; Breveté or Bté – French for patented; SGDG (sans garantie du Gouvernement) – without government guarantee, from 1850; DRGM (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) – German, patent registered, from 1909; Ges Gesch (Gesetzlich Geschutzt) – German, patent registered, from the end of the 19thC; PAT and PATd – patented, Britain and USA, from the end of the 19thC. |
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