Charlie McCarthy vantrillquest doll
This was my mothers doll when she was a young child. She was born in 1929. It has the original clothing, the monocle and movable mouth.
I got it from my mother, it was one of her baby dolls.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Steve,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Charlie McCarthy ventriloquist doll
probably by Effanbee, circa 1930
retains original clothing, hat and monocle
15 inches tall
CONDITION: client purports this to be in very good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$125-175*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Thanks, Steve, you're all set.
Thank you, do you post it for sale on your site? Can u recommend a good site for doll collectors?
How do i print out my report?
If you've marked this as "for sale" and "public," it will be viewable to people who go to our marketplace. There are a few auction houses that specialize in dolls - Theirault comes to mind. You might also check out the United Federation of Doll Clubs (www.UFDC.com) to see what resources are available to you.
If you're still having trouble printing out your report, let me know and I'll ask our tech/customer support staff to send it to you in an email.
Doll is 15" tall. Very good condition.