Lenci Italy felt dolls, need expert help

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  1. kellaurm

    kellaurm Well-Known Member

    92886EB5-2EE8-4F30-A61C-6840689C1BDD.jpeg Can someone confirm the model of this Lenci. I don’t usually see them without the side glancing eyes
     
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  2. Satin In A Coffin

    Satin In A Coffin Well-Known Member

    More information and pictures will be needed. They made dolls for many many years, including later reissues of earlier dolls and there were also other companies that made high quality felt dolls at the same time, which may be hard to distinguish.

    There is a website called The Lenci Doll Collector that may be able to help, there are a lot of catalogs.
     
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Looks like someone has tarted her up with accessories.

    Debora
     
  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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  6. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Lenci doll values are all over the map-looks like Coffin's advice is a wise first step.
     
  7. kellaurm

    kellaurm Well-Known Member

    I’ve tried contacting the website and looking through the catalogs but they aren’t clear. I still can’t figure out what model this is. Can someone confirm, did all lenci models have side glancing eyes or do these eyes look right?
     
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    A few people have been tagged. I'm sure they'll reply if they see this.
     
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  9. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    I don't know very much about Lenci's. I've only seen/handled but a few.

    A "nail" was used......round like a Steiff button, and placed anywhere on the doll or clothing. Also made of cardboard.

    Sometimes marked on the foot.
     
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  10. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    TY AJ.....wish I could be of more help. I might have a Lenci book.....I'll check.
     
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  11. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Hi, @kellaurm , Here is another site with information about identifying Lenci dolls. Your doll's eyes are not looking straight ahead. While they are not glancing to the side as much as some Lenci dolls, there are pictures on this site that show some that also do not have extreme side glances.
    https://hobbylark.com/collecting/how-to-identify-an-authentic-lenci-doll

    The site above goes through many points to look for regarding body construction, sizes of dolls, and materials used.
     
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