Antique Wax Head “Pumpkin Head” Doll with Original Dress c.1870 decorative book Made in the United Kingdom

Made in the United Kingdom

These figures were used as point-of-sale advertising in pubs and off-licences and have become highly collectible examples of brewery advertising

Circa H: 40cm x L: 18cm x W: 9

This example retains strong decorative appeal and remains complete despite structural and cosmetic wear

Antique Wax Head “Pumpkin Head” Doll with Original Dress c.1870 decorative book Made in the United KingdomAntique Wax Head Pumpkin Head Doll with Original Dress c. 1870 This is an antique wax head doll, commonly known as a pumpkin head, dating to around 1870. The solid wax head with softly modelled features and painted hair is characteristic of late 19th century wax dolls, produced before the widespread use of composition and bisque. The doll has a traditional cloth torso with carved wooden lower arms, hands, lower legs and feet, a construction typical of