Antique German doll Simon & Halbig of Schoenau & Hoffmeister.

This is an antique German doll with a biscuit porcelain head, probably made by either Simon & Halbig or Schoenau & Hoffmeister. The marking shows an "S" on one side of a star and an "H" on the other, along with the word "Germany" and other numbers that likely indicate the mold number or size. Details of the Marking and Maker
 

S & H in star: This logo is associated with both Simon & Halbig and Schoenau & Hoffmeister, two prominent German doll manufacturers from the early 20th century. Simon & Halbig: Founded in 1869, this company produced heads for many other manufacturers, including Kammer & Reinhardt. Their markings often included a six-pointed star with "S & H" or "Simon & Halbig" around it. Schoenau & Hoffmeister: This company, also known as Porzellanfabrik Burggrub, used a similar star and "S*H" marking, often with additional letters such as "PB" (for Porzellanfabrik Burggrub) within the star. Confusion between the two marks is common. Germany: The presence of the word "Germany" indicates that the doll was produced after 1890 for export. The doll is partially missing her hair, and the silk dress is very worn; there's cotton underneath; you could peel the silk off. She has glass eyes and small teeth. The hat is more worn than good. A collector's item.

29 h