Diane’s Dolls “The Dolly Fairy”.
Hi I’m the Dolly Fairy at Diane’s Dolls!..
Based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, U.K. my Diane’s Dolls business was established in 1999 with the online sales of antique/vintage dolls and doll’s hospital services. Over the years I have gained an honest and professional reputation in the doll sales and repair world and became known as “The Dolly Fairy” which also became the name of my doll’s hospital.
Please see my doll repair and restorations service and the examples of my work can be found in my doll restoration gallery
I stock antique/vintage dolls for collectors of all levels to buy and supply dolls, parts and accessories for film sets, theatre props, TV studios and even theme park rides!. I’m often asked to appear on TV programmes to share my doll repair and restoration knowledge too.
In addition to my online dolly shop and doll’s hospital, I’m also a well known doll artist specialising in hand carved ooak (one of a kind) bespoke customisation and commissions of Blythe dolls, BJD dolls, OB11 dolls, Reborn dolls and Q Baby dolls
Dolls for sale on this website
Antique Dolls for wax, bisque, cloth and composition dolls for sale (pre- 1930’s)
Blythe and BJD dolls for my ooak custom Blythes, BJD, Q Baby and OB11 dolls.
Hard Plastic Dolls for 1950’s British and USA hard plastic dolls for sale.
Original 1950’s Doll Outfits for genuine 1950’s British Pedigree doll outfits for sale.
Handcrafted Leather Doll Shoes for premium German leather doll shoes.
Vintage Fashion Dolls for old favourites such as Tiny Tears, teenage fashion dolls and vinyls for sale .
Antique and Collectable Bears for old and collectable teddy bears for sale.
Dolls or Bears you wish to sell?
I’m always interested in buying good condition antique dolls, 1950’s hard plastic dolls, vintage fashion dolls and old antique/vintage teddy bears. Entire collections, large or small are also welcome. Please email details and photos to me at thedollyfairy@gmail.com
Sorry I don’t buy any modern porcelain dolls such as Alberon, Leonardo, Gift shop dolls etc.
Dolls you wish to donate to the Dolly Fairy?
Being The Dolly Fairy, I’m always happy to consider taking your old dolly donations on board so I can wave my magic wand, help preserve your doll/s little piece of history and find forever homes for them. Please email photos to me at thedollyfairy@gmail.com
Identification and valuation
Unfotunately I can’t offer identification or valuation services of your own dolls and bears .. I recommend you contact your local auction house for this service or one of the online Facebook groups.
I am so glad I found Diane’s website , I sent her my much loved childhood Sasha doll for re string and lip touch up . I am thrilled with how she looks !. Diane has made her beautiful again .
She kept in touch letting me know that she arrived safely and when she was on her way back , she has been so very kind and I can’t thank her enough for what she has done . I can highly recommend Diane – she is brilliant !
Thanks so much for the review Trish, thrilled that you’re happy with my work xx
Diane has just repaired 2 dolls fig me and has done an amazing job. Thank you again. I know where to send again if ever the need arises and would highly recommend.
So lovely to hear this thank you Elaine 🧚♀️💖 xxx
Diane is amazing! So professional and talented! She has just sympathetically restored my family baby doll who after surviving WW2 bombing and other trauma’s was looking very sorry for herself and in a very delicate state! She is now looking beautiful and is much more robust, she is now ready for the next 90 years and more loving from future generations of the family. Thank you Diane you truly are the Dolly Fairy. Happy to recommend you.
So pleased you’re happy with my work Elaine, thank you so much for the lovely feedback🧚♀️💖 xxx
Sent my mums doll for a restring, clean and new wig. On initial contact with Diane and right until the dolls return you could not fault the service and care that Diane gives to the customer and the doll. It obvious Diane cares about the dolls and how precious they are to the owners. My mum was thrilled to have her doll back looking like new. Highly recommend Diane such a fabulous experience.
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback! 💖💖💖
I can’t thank Diane enough, she has transformed my baby doll with an older grown up body. She gave me advice on sourcing a suitable body of the right height and dimensions. The procedure went well and now I have a beautiful young lady waiting for a new outfit.
So pleased to hear this Rosemary thank you for the lovely feedback xx
Just got back from Diane ,my vintage tiny tears , she needed new eyes , what an amazing job she has done she looks amazing ❤️❤️ just how I remember her I’m more than pleased with her , I would recommend anyone who has a broken Doll or Teddy bear to go to this very talented lady .Diane kept me informed all the time Thank you so much it’s made my day ❤️❤️❤️
So pleased to hear this Karen, it was a pleasure helping her see again!. Thank you for the lovely feedback I really appreciate it xx
I have just received my parcel with my mended Walkie Talkie doll. I am absolutely thrilled and my Grandaughter will be pleased that her arms are now functioning. A fantastic service.
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Diane has done a fantastic job with my two Sasha dolls. So pleased.
Thank you Daine for repairing my childhood doll. Its lovely to see her rejuvinated. You did a splendid job and my grand daughter will be delighted to adopt her when she gets a bit older. My doll now has a new name Millie.
Thanks again.take care
Thanks for the lovely feedback Joan, so pleased you’re happy with her 😊💖 xx
My very special doll has just arrived back restored and looking lovely. It was a pleasure dealing with Diane and I appreciated her helpful suggestions.
So pleased to hear this thanks June, it was a pleasure making her pretty again. xx
I want to say a HUGE thank you to Diane for restoring my sister’s doll which she has had for years. This doll means a lot to my sister but it had seen better days. I emailed Diane to find out if she could re-string the doll and in addition to this, Diane did a wig repair on the doll and gave it a Dolly Spa so I could give it to my sister for a special birthday. Diane did an absolutely amazing job with the doll. My sister was over the moon when she opened her present and couldn’t believe her doll could look like new. I would highly recommend Diane for any doll repair. Fabulous!
So pleased to hear this Melanie, thank you for your lovely feedback I really appreciate it 💖💖💖 xxx
Thank you so much for repairing and re-stringing my little Armand Marseille doll. She looks amazing !
Thanks for the lovely feedback Katy, so pleased you’re happy with my work xxx
Thank you so much Diane for restringing my Honeybea doll. You did an amazing job and got her back to me so quickly.
So pleased you’re happy with her Mary, always a pleasure dealing with you xxx
So pleased to have found Diane to mend my beloved childhood doll Betty. I was nervous about sending her off in case she got lost. I felt reassured that she was in safe hands and am delighted to have her back fully mended. Quick and wonderful communication made it all so simple. Diane obviously loves what she does. Excellent, trustworthy business. Thank you so much.
Thanks so much for your lovely feedback Elaine 💖💖💖 xxx
Can’t praise Diane enough, very professional. She has brought my doll back to life. Can’t thank her enough
So pleased you’re happy with my work Maureen your lovely feedback means so much to me 💖🤗 xxx
Gorgeous dolls exactly as described, great communication and fast post. Very happy to buy here again, thank you very much Diane. xx
Another doll purchased and another well received gift!
Thank you once again Diane, excellent!
Great service and my childhood doll came back as good as new
Just love my beautiful blythe dolls Angelica and Ruby, that arrived so well packaged and with a lovely thank you note, love buying off this lady, and have bought many different dolls over the year, each one is special to me, thank you for such a wonderful service you give.
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback Angela, always a pleasure dealing with you xx
My lovely doll has just arrived. She is just as described. An absolute beauty. She was perfectly packaged and arrived amazingly quickly. Diane you are always a pleasure to do business with both as s buyer and seller. I am delighted with my purchase!
Many thanks for your excellent work in putting my childhood doll, Rosebud, back together again. From the initial inquiry onwards, communications have been nothing short of excellent. Thank you for taking such good care of her. I thoroughly recommend your services.
Thanks for the lovely feedback Sandy, so pleased you’re happy with my work xxx
I am delighted with the work you have done, Diane, to restore my 70 year old German doll! Thank you so much. Your communication with me before, during and after the restoration was second to none, and I really appreciate the care you have taken to bring my doll to life again. You are so quick too! I offer the highest praise possible! Sue
I’m so pleased to hear this Sue, thanks so much for the lovely feedback xxx
Topsy was looking the worse for wear (and headless), but after a visit to Diane, she now looks as good as new. Not bad for 66 years old. Thanks so much, Diane. Rose, my other doll, will be coming for a visit soon. Thanks once again.
Thanks for your lovely feedback Janis, I’m so pleased you’re happy with my work.
Look forward to meeting Rose! xxx
My 65 year old doll has been reborn! Thank you for your fast and efficient service. You have done a wonderful job in making her whole and beautiful again.
I’m so pleased you’re happy with her Maureen she’s a beautiful girl 💖 xx
Hi another lovely doll from Diane. Delighted thanks so much Louise-marie Gray
Thank you so much Diane for making Debbie beautiful again. You’ve done a terrific job xxx
So pleased you’re happy with my work Ellie, it was a pleasure making Debbie look pretty again xx
Thank you so much for my purchase of the lovely doll. The delivery was great 😊 .
Thank you Diane for the lovely Tressy top, which arrived quickly and was well packaged. I look forward to putting it on one of my dolls. Many thanks.
My Pedigree Elizabeth doll arrived on my birthday-two days earlier than predicted and a lovely birthday treat. She was well packaged and is absolutely beautiful-thank you Diane.
Thanks so much for letting me know Margaret, hope you had a lovely birthday xxx
Comment: Thank you so much Diane for yet another beautiful doll.I am delighted with my new Dream Baby. She was very expertly packed and arrived safe and sound. A great addition to my “Nursery”
You really are the best!!
Thanks for your lovely feedback Joan I’m so pleased you’re delighted with your new baby. Merry Christmas! xx
Thank you, Diane, for re – stringing my 1970’s Sasha doll, and giving her a spa treatment.
Also for the tip about maintaining her hair! Very happy with your work – she is as good as the day I bought her again! X
Thanks Lesley it was lovely meeting you both xx
Hi Diane, I just want to say a massive “Thank You” for sending me all the fabulous dolls recently! They are all outstanding beauties! I LOVE THEM ALL❤️💐👍
You’re welcome Annie, it’s always a pleasure dealing with you and thank YOU for all your dolly buys! xxx
Many thanks for ordered items of doll restringing supplies. Quick dispatch, we’ll packaged, excellent service.
Paul
Very pleased with the genuine, original dress for my tiny tears doll, which was in perfect condition! ..it brought back lots of happy childhood memories, thank you..
Thank you for the speedy delivery of the ordered item. I can now use the quality elastic to re build the German doll my wife bought 20 years ago. Hopefully no longer a floppy pot doll, but a flexible tight limb doll. Thank you.
My order for hard plastic doll was made on Friday, delivered Monday in good packaging. Diane was courteous and I am delighted with purchase. Would use again.
Thanks for your lovely feedback it’s been a pleasure dealing with you xx
I have purchased 2 Sasha dolls from Diane (Caleb & Gregor -redhead). They both arrived exactly as described, well packaged& in good time. I am very pleased with them.
Diane has been friendly, helpful & courteous in all her communication s both for purchasing the dolls & originally for a restring query.
I have no hesitation in recommending Diane
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback Sharon, please keep watching, there’s a nice blonde Sasha coming up next week 💖 xx
I’m delighted with my sweet Rosebud doll in her lovely clothes, she is a great addition to my vintage collection. Thank you Diane, it’s always a pleasure to buy from you.
I’m so pleased to hear this thank you Katia, please come back soon xx
My blossom doll just arrived well pleased with her beautiful condition and just as described Diane is the only seller I buy from as the condition reports and photos means I buy with complete confidence
I’m so pleased to hear this thank you Deborah, always a pleasure dealing with you xx
Many thanks for my pedigree doll just arrived and she is lovely her holly hobby dress is cute and matches my vintage holly hobby rag dolls
I’m absolutely thrilled with my Dolly after having her spa thank you and it’s so lovely to see her with her arms finally attached after what must be decades! She looks beautiful again and I can’t wait to show her off to the rest of the family! My Nanna would be so happy to see her Dolly restored. Thank you Diane!
That’s so lovely to hear thank you Carla, it was a pleasure helping her look beautiful again xx
Doll received safely and quickly -in beautiful condition . Great service .
Thank you so much for restringing my doll, she’s just as I remember! My doll was well packaged and arrived very quickly. Thank you Diane.
Lovely news thank you Joy, I’m so pleased you’re happy with my work xx
Thank you so much for restringing my pedigree doll. Service is quick and she returned carefully packaged. I will be back in touch. Thank you.X
Thanks for the review Carol, glad you’re pleased with my work xx
Hi Diane, more lovely purchases of you, they are gorgeous, I’ve loved everything, quality is fab, your packing too and they always smell so beautiful and when I open package I get et a double hit of happiness thank you so much, love shopping here 😘💯
Thanks so much for coming back again Jeanette, I’m thrilled you’re happy with them. Ps I’ve just added today’s purchases to your next parcel. Thank you! xxx
Hi Diane, I got my parcel (box) of goodies, and they sure were goodies, packed Beautifully, smell gorgeous, and wow the clothing is just perfect, all items look fab in the photos, but when you see them they truly are a wow, big Big thanks Jeanette 🙏💕😁👍💯always thrilled with my purchases of you ❤
Delighted with my antique cabinet size German shoulderhead. This is the latest of my many buys from Diane! As always beautifully packed and very fast delivery.
I can’t recommend Diane too highly she is simply the best!
Thank you for the lovely review, so pleased you’re happy with her! xxx
Diane thank you so much for the gorgeous dolls clothes, not only are you items gorgeous, the delivery is speedy and your packaging is like a boutique, with all the care you take, your also a wonderful lady, great communication, friendly, nothing to much trouble. I love dianesdollsbears
Big thank you Jeanette
Thanks so much for the lovely review Jeanette, please come back soon! xxx
Had my forthcoming 60 year old doll from 1950’s…repaired by Diane..absolutely the most kindest person in the world.
She has given life to my doll..restringing her…
Would highly recommend her.
Thanks so much for your kind words Sue, it was lovely to meet you both ❤️🤗 Xx
My wife bought a doll on Sunday evening. Arrived safely today. EXACTLY as described and as shown in photograph. My wife delighted with doll. Superb, professional service. Would recommend.
Thanks so much Mike, I’m so pleased your wife loves her x
Diane sent the supplies for my foray into restringing a doll very quickly and efficiently. Highly recommended. Thank you.
That’s great news Pauline thank you for the lovely message xx
I was so pleased to find Diane’s Website and to learn that she re-strings all kinds of dolls. My lovely Sindy ballerina has had a visit to Diane and has been safely returned all fully re-stringed and just like she was when she was new! She poses beautifully once again. Diane was kind enough to let me know when she had arrived and also when she was about to be posted back to me. I’m a very happy customer and highly recommend Diane if your doll needs help!
That’s so lovely to hear Babs thank you for the lovely review ❤️ xx
My Rosebud doll arrived fast and well packaged. She is adorable and just as described. Thank you so much!
So pleased you’re happy with her Kathy, welcome back anytime xx
DIANE WAS MOST HELPFUL — THE SUPPLIES TO RESTRING MY GERMAN DOLL ARRIVED PROMPTLY AND SO I WAS ABLE TO RESTRING MY DOLL, AND NOW SHE IS ALL HEALED UP !! VERY SATISFIED CUSTOMER.
I’m so pleased Sarah and thank you for sending the photos, you did an amazing job! xxx