Vintage German Welsch & Co. dolls

Welsch & Co. was a German doll manufacturer founded in Nuremberg, Bavaria, in 1870 by Johann Welsch. The company specialized in the production of high-quality bisque dolls. Bisque dolls are made from a type of unglazed porcelain that is fired at a high temperature. This process gives the dolls a hard, durable finish.

Welsch & Co. dolls were known for their realistic features and delicate details. The company's dolls were often dressed in elaborate clothing and accessories. Welsch & Co. dolls were also very expensive, making them a status symbol for wealthy families.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Welsch & Co. was one of the leading doll manufacturers in Germany. The company's dolls were exported all over the world and were highly sought-after by collectors.

In the 1920s and 1930s, Welsch & Co. began to produce composition dolls in addition to bisque dolls. more... Composition dolls are made from a mixture of sawdust, glue, and other materials. They are less expensive than bisque dolls, but they are also less durable.

After World War II, Welsch & Co. continued to produce dolls, but the company was no longer as successful as it had been in the past. In the 1960s, Welsch & Co. was acquired by another German toy company, Schildkröt. Schildkröt continued to produce Welsch & Co. dolls until the early 1970s, when the company discontinued the line. less...