Looking for information on this figurine with marking of 939 on bottom.
Not sure if this is part of the Piano Baby collection.
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Piano Baby was a name used by several companies to describe the ornaments that were made to 'hold' silk shawls on top of the baby grand pianos that were so popular during the 20s to 40s.
They were manufactured by numerous companies well into the 20th century and ranged in size from 4 to 18+ inches.
Some of the more famous brands usually have their 'marks' on the items:
I believe your baby is probably from a later time but anyone can use the name 'piano baby' as there was never a patient place on this name. It probably is not one of the more valuable dolls.
This is a site that has some information about these dolls.
www.fabcollectibles.com/
www.unionleader.com/
All you have to do is go to Google to see how many variations are available and how difficult it would be to definitely identify an 'original' unless they had true markings.
I believe it is a knockoff.
This site gives some info on 'piano babies':
www.kovels.com/
A 4 piece set of 'piano babies' figurines is listed for $46:
www.etsy.com/
A 3 piece set of 'piano babies' figurines is listed for $26:
www.etsy.com/
Your figurine looks like a Piano Baby Figurine, but without the maker's mark, it's just a cute vintage numbered figurine.
I found a lovely vintage numbered bisque porcelain piano baby figurine at $15
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