Identifying a Porcelain Doll?

Identifying a Porcelain Doll I am trying to get more information about this doll that was handed down to us. We have searched a little, but can't determine the brand or value. Thanks for any help.

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cybergrannie
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March 20, 20180 found this helpful

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Your doll is a Morimura Brothers doll and it was made in Japan.

The symbol on the back is the Morimura Brothers (MB) and the name underneath is Japan. The number 22 is the mold model.
I have not been able to find out what years the different model numbers were produced but it is an important part of the brand.
It Morimura Brothers produced more doll "heads" than they did dolls and these were sold to different companies all over the world.

Here are some MB dolls presently listed on eBay but these are shown with the sellers "asking" prices and some of these dolls may never sell.
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2053587...
Here are some dolls that actually sold in the past several months and you can see that prices go from $12-$100.
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=morimura...
I did find a list of their doll numbers but no years: Morimura Doll mold numbers 22, 50, 202, 405, 497, 602, 1603, 70018
Here is some information but I believe you may have to have your doll appraised by an official person/site.
dollreference.com/morimura_dolls.html
Here is a site that has "free" doll appraisals but be sure there is no cost before you send info and photos.
www.whatsellsbest.com/.../dolls.html

You could take your doll to a local antique shop but this is not a common doll so they may not have very much current information.
Here are a couple of links that you can check out.
www.rubylane.com/.../Antique-MB-Japan-Morimura-Bros-Bisque
www.ebay.ca/.../i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=morimura+doll

Just as information: Morimura Brothers also made Nippon china items and that company is presently Noritake Co., Limited.

Judy
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March 19, 20180 found this helpful

I don't recognize this doll. You could look up the symbol on www.dollreference.com. It looks like it starts with a J.

bhamaudio

March 20, 20180 found this helpful

Thank you, we will try that.

shelleyhudson45

March 19, 20180 found this helpful

It says Japan on the doll

poehere
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March 19, 20180 found this helpful

I've searched all the doll symbols online and this one isn't there. I would like to suggest that you take this to an antique auction house in your area. There they will have people who can appraise items.

They have a doll appraiser there. This would be your best bet in trying to find out more about this doll. Otherwise on eBay they have a lady there that you'll need to pay to help identify your doll.

bhamaudio

March 20, 20180 found this helpful

Thank you, we will try that.

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