DOLLS: AN ARMAND MARSEILLE 390 BISQUE DOLL HEAD, EARLY 20^TH CENTURY, with moulded marks to the back of the head for Armand Marseille 390n DRCM 24 10, 16cm high, with weighted blue glass eyes, painted brows and pale pink cheeks, with parted lips to reveal fine white teeth, together with another Armand Marseille 390n head, lacking eyes, a Simon and Halbig 1909-2 1/2 head, an Armand Marseille v 390n head, moulded to the back Made in Germany Armand Marseille 390n, DRGM 246/1 A10M, with wig, amn Armand Marseille A3M head, an Italian Furga Canneto 30 head, two wax dolls heads, two composition plastic dolls and other dolls heads, in a red painted display cabinet, late 19^th/early 20^th century, with a glazed door and single shelf

PROVENANCE: PROPERTY OF A LOCAL CHISWICK RESIDENT, PEGGY COOPER (1931 - 2021).

Yorkshire born Peggy attained her Diploma in Design at the City of Leeds College of Art in 1952 before taking up a position as an art and needlework teacher at a school in Uttoxeter, Derbyshire. During this time Peggy's interest in developing the use of crafts for education began, with a particular focus on experimenting with repurposed and requisitioned materials for model making and other artistic projects. She was known for her kind and gentle nature with children, cleverly incorporating her artistic talents to help them understand educational topics.

She went on to marry Alan Cooper, lead member of the famous Jazz band Temperance Seven, whereupon they moved to London in the early 1960’s. Whilst in London, Peggy developed an interest in antiques and opened a stall in Portabello Road, primarily dealing in dolls and toys. She continued her art and creative interests from her home in Chiswick, which became known locally as 'The Museum' for its authentic Victorian interior and meticulously detailed displays and ornamentation.