A 9-inch 143 Kestner with original jointed composition body with one-piece arms, as is correct for this small body. Courtesy of Foulke Archives

By Jan Foulke

Q: I am thinking of buying a doll marked “143,” which the owner said was made by J.D. Kestner. I like the face. Is there anything special about this mold that I should know?

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Jan Foulke (retired) is an authority on antique and vintage dolls, with over 40 years of experience in the field. She’s the author of the full-color reference book “Jan Foulke’s Guide to Dolls.” Subscribe now to read Foulke’s columns in DOLLS online archive.