What are old dolls worth?

Price: Doll in perfect condition is around $500 to $700; with two fingers broken on a bent arm (as this doll has), $300 at auction.

How do you untangle porcelain doll hair?

Apply hair conditioner or a liquid fabric softener to the hair and work it through with your fingers. Rinse thoroughly. Comb out the hair with a pet hairbrush. The metal tines of a pet brush are better suited for the wig and less damaging to the base.

How do you dry porcelain dolls?

It erases dirt and grime from the doll without damaging the porcelain surface. You can take dust off the doll with a hair dryer as well. Set the dryer on a cool setting and direct the air towards the doll. It will help you dust off the top layer of dust.

How do you get smoke out of a porcelain doll?

Use a container large enough to immerse the entire doll. Soak a few minutes and then swish or dunk a few times to remove any solids. Drain until dry. This removes nicotine stains too.

How do you get the musty smell out of doll hair?

Wash the dolls themselves with mild soap and water. If the smellis still there, put them in a new tote with charcoal and baking soda and crumbled up newspapers for a couple days. It probably will take several treatments to get rid of the smell all together.

How do you get the smell out of doll hair?

For all of these washings, use a little baking soda in the water. This is the simplest odor removal method but the one that’s going to take the longest. If you have a safe, well-ventilated, low humidity place to leave the doll (like a screen porch), her odor will likely dissipate over time.

How do you get mold off old dolls?

Steps to Clean the Doll Parts

Add one tablespoon of liquid laundry detergent to the cup of water and mix well.
Dip the soft cloth in the mixture and wipe down the affected areas of the doll.
Take the damp soft cloth and dip it in baking soda, and rub it on the spots that remain after the initial cleaning.