Dolls, Dolls Houses & Teddy Bears

For ALL doll enquiries contact Janet Rawnsley: [email protected] | 07767 872845

Toys play a significant role in our childhood memories, sparking deep nostalgia and a desire to collect special items, often lost in the mists of time. To serve this specialist sector,  Dolls, Dolls Houses and Teddy Bear Auctions, led by expert Janet Rawnsley, are held at Hansons Auctioneers’ Staffordshire saleroom, Bishton Hall.

In collecting terms, dolls have a variety of cultural references relating to each decade. The beauty of late 19th and early 20th century French and German bisque and wax dolls are still desired the world over but there has been an explosion of interest in post-war fashion and collectable high-quality dolls, such as Sindy, Mattel’s Barbie, Palitoy Pippa dolls and Frido British Sasha dolls. Though these sell for considerable prices, it is the emergence of the modern American collectible fashion dolls and clothing from companies Like Integrity, Poppy Parker and the Silkstone Barbie doll categories which are highly desired. Doll collectors worldwide seek associated ephemera such as dolls’ clothing, prams and furniture. Teddy bears from early 20th century, such as Steiff, the renowned German make, to current collectables from Charlie Bears are also desired.

In assessing your dolls and teddy bears, condition and rarity are the two key factors. Janet Rawnsley, a lifelong collector and doll expert who  writes extensively on all subjects relating to childhood, is happy to assess your dolls, teddy bears and childhood ephemera, from 19th century dolls to 1960s Sindy dolls rescued from the attic.

Book a free valuation

To book a free appraisal, contact Janet Rawnsley: [email protected] | 07767 872845.

Free home visits are available for larger collections. Janet also hosts free valuation events in Knutsford, Cheshire. Click Here for dates.