Pair of French dolls from the Savoie region, mint in box. The female is wearing the traditional costume of the region and the male is dressed as a chimney sweep and carries a ladder. According to old legends a chimney sweep is the bringer of good luck. The sticker 'Je porte bonheur' on the box tell us so. Also included in the box is the coat of arms of Savoie, this shield is made of fabric. The box has damage but the dolls are mint.
Size (height) | 18 cm (7.1 in) |
Condition | Mint |
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Brand/Dollmaker | Unknown |
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Original box | Yes (with damage) |
Period | Unknown |
Quantity | 2 |
Weight incl. packaging | 225 gr |