Vintage Jennny Lind/ Hertwig Co./ Alt, Beck & Gottschalk Doll heads buy (Set of 3 doll heads - all different sizes) Antique or Great Repro

These 3 vintage porcelain doll heads seem to be from different manufacturers. The large one is a Jennie doll heads. I believe that the doll head is made of bisque porcelain imitating marble. The Jenny doll heads were made to venerate Swedish Opera singer Johanna Maria Lind , better known as Jenny Lind who lived from 1820 through 1887), often known as the “Swedish Nightingale”. She was one of the most highly regarded singers of the 19th century and she performed in in Sweden and across Europe, as well as giving a concert tour of America beginning in 1850 at the invitation of P.T. Barnum. She was a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music from 1840.

She had suffered vocal damage, but her singing teacher Manuel García saved her voice. After two acclaimed seasons in London, she announced her retirement from opera at the age of 29. With her new husband, Otto Goldschmidt, she returned to Europe in 1852 where she had three children and gave occasional concerts over the next two decades, settling in England in 1855.

This is the largest doll head. Jennie L is etched into the back of the shoulder.
The measurements are:
From the top of the head to the bottom of the shoulder is 5 6/8"
From the bottom of the neck to the bottom of the buy shoulder is 2 1/4"
The neck is 1/2"
Shoulder from side to side is 4 4/16"
shoulder from back to front of center 2 14/16"
shoulder on the sides from front to back are 2 1/2"


The medium sized doll head with shoulders is believed to be from the German Company Alt, Beck & Gottschalk circa 1860's.
The measurements are:
From the head to the top of the neck is 2 1/2"
From the top of the head to the bottom of the shoulder is 4"
The shoulder from side to side is 2 1/4"
The shoulder from front to back is 1 15/16"
From the side of head to the side of head where the ears would be is 2 1/2"
The neck is about 1/4 of an inch

The smallest doll head with shoulders is believed to be from the German Co. Hertwig Co. circa 1900. The number 4 or 4 L or H L is etched into the back of the shoulder. I'm not certain.
The measurements are:
From the head to the bottom of the shoulders 3"
From the top of the head to the neck is: 2" long
The shoulder is 3/4" long
The neck is 1/4" long
The shoulder from side to side is: 2 1/4"
The shoulder from front to back is: 1 1/4"

These are 3 vintage doll heads of 3 different sizes, small, medium and large. Each doll head has her shoulders attached. The eyes of all 3 dolls are blue and are fixed and remain open. I believe them to be antique, but have not been able to authenticate, so they could be beautifully made reproductions. They are a beautiful addition to any collection of vintage dolls, dolls heads or perhaps the missing part you have been searching for to complete your doll. Now you can have these three lovely doll heads to enhance your collection.

SINCE I AM NOT ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN WHETHER THEY ARE TRULY ANTIQUE OR JUST GREAT REPRODUCTIONS, I AM SELLING THEM AT A LARGE DISCOUNT.

Sold as a set of 3