Antique doll buggy- Circa 1920

Hi, I have this antique doll buggy from Circa 1920’s. Rubber wheels still roll well, wooden handle. It is been with my grandparents for a long time. Does anyone know if this is an true antique piece that still has value? Thanks.

 

If it's a family heirloom and your grandparents can attest to it's age and give a family history of it, then you are in with a chance, but these things were heavily reproduced in the 1970s and '80s and the majority out there are fake.

 

Welcome Applepie. A few of your photos full image:

 

Hi Applepie!

Known to many doll collectors as the Shirley Temple doll carriage.

I have one myself which holds a few of my dolls.

Yours is not a repro, but unfortunately not worth a heck of a lot either. When dolls were a really really hot item, they were very popular and sold quickly.

About 30 years ago, I paid $600 at Brimfield Flea Market for this one.



About a year or so ago, I put it in McInnes auction (Massachusetts), where it sold for a mere $250....in absolutely beautiful condition.

(The picture was taken on it's last ride in my Transit to the auction).

 

The carriage I sold was much older than yours.

The one I still have is by Heywood Wakefield. I wonder if I could get $25 for it today. It's natural wicker like the one I pictured, and the condition is very good.

I think I got it at the bargain price (then) of $75, 30 years ago. Just the name Heywood Wakefield commanded a higher price than most other pieces of wicker.

 

@judy , love you new avatar friend. Is she from Rattvik?

 

Thank you AJ!

She is a German googly, and I would say her mode of dress is to represent Rattvik.

 

@judy

Thought you might appreciate this... Here's my Mom, in 1929, with her doll buggy & "babies":

 

That is adorable!

Dolls are cute, but not as cute as the little girl!

 

Such a winning smile, beautiful.

 

Wow so pretty! Thanks for the response and the info.!

 

Thanks everyone! Love your wonderful pictures and they are so treasure! Thanks for sharing!