Celluloid Doll hotsell Schultz-Marke - Turtle Mark - Schildkrot - Very early example Cloth Body - Late 1800s?

This sweet boy doll features a thick celluloid type head with a cloth body. The boots are sewn on and typical for cloth dolls from the late 1800s. He is undressed.  It's possible that this doll originally had a leather body and was replaced later with this cloth body. I say this because I cannot find other examples. Or perhaps this is a very early example. Also, the mark includes 27 1/2 which likely means size in centimeters. That would equal 10.8 inches. However, this doll measures 14 inches. 

Marked with Schultz Marke Germany and the early style of turtle mark.


History:
The company was the 'Rheinische Gummi- und Celluloidwarenfabrik' (Rhenish Rubber and Celluloid Works), founded in 1873, but before long it was better known as Schildkrötwerke (Turtle Works)-Schildkröt, of course, meaning turtle in German.

The trademark changed many times over the years.  The use of the words Schultz Marke Germany, and the turtle without a rhombus frame, were used from 1889 until 1910. The turtle was thinner and had feet that oriented forward. That is the mark on the back of this doll. According to a doll reference website, the earlier examples were made from a different type of material with a "noticeable gleam". That describes this sweet doll perfectly. It feels very thick and plastic-like.

I cannot say the exact age of this doll but all signs point to the late 1800s.  He would be a lovely addition to your collection and certain is unique. 

All of the information above was found during an online search and doll reference websites. I can't swear to the accuracy but I've done my best to research and present this doll. This doll belonged to my mother. Sadly, she died from Alzheimer's and all of the information was lost long ago.  Mom bought this from a dealer at the United Federation of Doll hotsell Club convention and doll sale. She was a member for many decades.