Here are a few regularly used abbreviations used by vendors on these Auction and buy it now advertisments.

All-Bisque - Smaller (usually) dolls made with all Bisque Parts

 

Bebe - French Baby and small child Dolls

 

Bisque - an unglazed Porcelain commonly used to make 19th Century French and German Dolls

 

Brevete - equivalent of Patented in France

 

China - similar to Bisque but Glazed Porcelain

 

Closed Mouth - Doll that has lips closed and teeth do not show. Often more popular with higher priced dolls.

 

DEP - often on French and  German fmeans  Patent

 

Excellent condition - not quite mint condition but no visible major defects.

 

Intaglio Eyes - molded into head to be painted later.

 

Inset Eyes - eyes do not move but are usually moulded and inset.

 

Mark - mark is usually found at back of Doll just below the collar. Shows Maker,style and date (but not always ) Sometimes difficult to read.

 

Mohair  taken from Angora Goats this is the most desirable material for Dolls wigs.

 

Provenance - written history of that particular Doll - adds value.

 

Reproduction - or Repro - Dolls made in the exact style of antique bisque and China - made and sold as copies please be careful as unscrupulos vendors may try to sell these as originals.

 

Shoulder Head - means the Dolls head and shoulders are moulded into one piece.

 

Sleep Eyes - Eyes open when upright and close when the Doll lies down