ARTISANS
I’ve tried to find out a little more about the talented people who’ve made the miniatures in our collection. Click the pictures below for more information about the various artisans and images of their work at Quartermaine Hall, as well as links to their websites or social media where available. Where the artisan trades under a company name rather than their own, I’ve included both below to help you track down the exact person you’re after.
This is a work in progress! If you have any information that will help me update these pages I’d be enormously grateful.
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Al Chandronnait
Best known for his baskets and painted folk art furniture
Alison Davies
Exquisite French-style furniture, sculptures and everyday items in metal or resin kit form
Andrea Arrigoni
Trading as ‘Big Man Small World’, Andrea makes wonderful Grand-Tour style sculpture and furniture
Andrew Pearce
The man behind Newtonwood Miniatures, Andrew produces a variety of irresistible bits and bobs
Ann High
Creator of stunning furniture in a Tudor or Jacobean style
Annie Willis
Maker of supremely realistic miniature animals
Art Forge
Miniature bronze-casters, specialising in a variety of small-scale sculptures
Arteen Miniatura
Run by Fátima Doña, Arteen Miniatura offers a selection of extraordinary glass, bronze and art
Artesanos Felipe Royo
Phenomenally talented family of miniaturists producing ceramics, toys, linen and more
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Barbara Wilson
Miniaturist who hand-paints copies of historic pictures
Basil Smetham
Highly skilled British metalworker in brass and copper
Big Man Small World
The online shop of sculptor Andrea Arrigoni
Bodo Hennig
German artisan’s shop turned factory miniatures business
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Canis Minor Miniatures
Trading on eBay and offering a variety of miniature treats
Carlotta Rossi
Trading as Cinen, Carlotta makes a range of practical furniture, crates and boxes
Charlotte Willmott
Under the name Mouse House, Charlotte produces amazingly lifelike vegetables
Cinen
The trade name of Carlotta Rossi, who creates crates, dressers, writing boxes and other goodies
Cinzia Milella
The artisan behind Ludmilla’s Creations, making all kinds of gorgeous wicker treasures
Cliff Brown
Creator of elegant pieces of furniture under the trade name Edwardian Elegance
Colin & Yvonne Roberson
The artisans behind Roberson Miniatures are renowned for wheeled items, especially their gorgeous prams
Cose di un altro mondo
Whether you’re looking for stunning stoves, pictures or books, Mariangela Gagliardi can help
Country Contrast
Creators of food and miniature homewares
Country Treasures
Highly regarded family firm run by Jan, Paul and Laura Brownhill. Also see their individual pages
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Danny Shotton
Creator of pragmatic but beautifully crafted miniatures and metalwork
David Iriarte
Creator of exquisite museum-quality miniature furniture worthy of a stately home
David Krupick
Inventive creator specialising in miniature decorative accessories and toys
Diane O’Neill
Trading as Dolls House Food, Diane creates wonderful miniature meals
The Dolls’ Cobbler
Run by Sylvia Rountree, this shop will ensure your people are properly shod
Dolls House Food
An emporium of delicious plated meals by Diane O’Neill
Don Henry
Canadian goldsmith who makes exquisite silver and gold miniatures
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Ellie de Lacy
Creator of superb leather-bound miniature books, paintings and more
Erzsébet Bodzas
Amazingly talented miniaturist, trading as Hungarian Miniatures, who makes delicate Victorian furniture
Etc Miniatures
Creator of remarkably detailed food with a penchant for pastry
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Fátima Doña
Talented miniature artist producing sculptures and paintings
Feast of Fools
Antiquities, quirky ingredients and downloadable art
Ferenc Albert
Highly-regarded creator of exquisite miniature glassware
The Flower Lady
The trade name of Jan Southerton, who offers beautiful plants and floral arrangements
Fred Cobbs
Versatile miniaturist specialising in mechanical, agricultural and scientific objects
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George Chapman
Creator of miniature copperware and metalwork
Gerald Crawford
Celebrated creator of elegant and much sought-after furniture
Glasscraft
Run by Philip Grenyer, who creates real miniature glasses, decanters and vases
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Headley Holgate
Miniature furniture maker who signed his works as IMPI
Heart Felt Canines
Store run by Kristin Castenschiold
Hungarian Miniatures
Run by Erzsébet Bodzas, this shop offers extraordinary Victorian furniture
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Ian Rose
Creator of stunningly beautiful rocking horses
IMPI
The enigmatic signature used by Headley Holgate on his miniature furniture
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Jane Graber
Hugely popular miniature ceramicist working in an American primitive style
Jane Woodham
Owner of Truly Scrumptious, a firm creating curious and playful miniatures
Janice Mansfield
Embroiderer of an exquisite sampler in our collection
Jason Getzan
Coppersmith, metalworker and maker of fine chandeliers
JBM
Australian firm creating complex mass-produced miniatures with some remarkable designs
Jeff Mewies
British artisan who created magnificent copper boilers, pots and other household items
John Blauer
Former owner of Miniature Mart and miniature sculptor
John Hodgson
One of the greatest miniaturists, famed for his fine furniture
Judith Blondell
Creator of shoes, bags, furniture and all kinds of leather-work
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Karen Steely
Creator of furniture and decorative items painted in a charming early American folk-art style
Kate Pinsent
Maker of delightful dolls from various periods and in various scales, along with a few other goodies
Kay Lewis
Creator of miniature figurines
Ken Blythe
Late British artisan who made glorious fully illustrated miniature books
Koni Coursien
Student of and collaborator with Teresa Dudley
Kristin Castenschiold
Extremely talented creator of miniature animals, usually dogs, under the name Heart Felt Canines
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Lakeside Miniatures
Run by miniaturist Patricia Steele, offering a host of books and other goodies
Landau House
Company specialising in miniature books of all kinds in attractive bindings
Laura Brownhill
Creator of brilliant natural history miniatures, trading as Country Treasures
Lauren Delaney
Trading as L Delaney, Lauren offers a tantalising selection of books, pictures and other items
Leslie Smith
Brilliant miniature artist, creating high-quality scale replicas of Old Master paintings
Lilliput’s Treasures
Store run by Luisiana Vadacca, full of antiquities and curiosities
Literature in Miniature
Offering a variety of miniatures, from animals to figurines and toys
Luisiana Vadacca
Trading as Lilliput’s Treasures, Luisiana’s shop is the place to go for antiquities
Lynn Jowers
Also trading as Miniatures Perfectly Small, Lynn produces fabulous works in wood
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Mariangela Gagliardi
The lady behind Cose di un altro mondo, Mariangela creates a wide range of gorgeous miniatures
Mini McGregor
Supplier of everyday accessories and little titbits to bring a scene to life
Miniature Animals
Store run by the talented Victoria Chernysheva
The Mouse House
The brainchild of Charlotte Wilmott, offering a range of ultra-realistic miniature food
MP Miniatures
Creator of beautiful high-quality miniatures
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Nantasy Fantasy
Run by masters of whimsy A.J. and Nancy Quimby, whose partnership offers a range of fascinating pieces
Natasha Beshenkovsky
Hugely sought-after decorative painter in a folk art style, who commands high prices
Neil Carter
Brilliant British miniature sculptor in bronze, whose works include replicas of Egyptian, Art Deco and Renaissance sculpture
Nicola Mascall
Leading miniature embroiderer who produces both kits and finished pieces
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Patricia Steele
Creator of lavish miniature books, grocery packets and rocking horses
Paul Brownhill
The late co-founder of Country Treasures, who specialised in glorious copperware
Perri’s Miniatures
Run by Perri Edwards, this store offers a wealth of footwear and accessories
Pete Acquisto
Leading mini silversmith with a devoted international following
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Nothing here yet!
But hopefully more coming soon
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Randall Zadar
Miniature bronze sculptor whose works have a devoted following
Robert Olszewski
Much-admired miniature sculptor with a variety of different ranges
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Sally Anne Ceramics
The brains behind Sally Anne Ceramics is Sally Meekins, a British-born, American-based ceramicist
Sally Reader
Sally creates a range of beautiful miniature people and toys for dolls house dolls
Stokesay Ware
Leading firm of miniature ceramicists, many of whose products are available only at fairs
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Tea Tree Miniatures
Australian creator of embroidery accessories and linens
Teresa Dudley
Owner of Northern Lites Miniatures and the creator of richly original miniatures
Therese Bahl
Late American artist whose miniature paintings have a charming folk-art quality
Town Square Miniatures
Creator of mass-produced miniatures ranging from everyday accessories to historical furniture
Tricia Street
One of the leading artisans working in porcelain to create figurines and groups
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Vanalan Miniatures
The joint creation of Vanessa and Alan, this shop offers furniture and ornaments in various scales
Victoria Chernysheva
The talented artisan behind Miniature Animals
Victoria Fasken
Creator of miniature plates and dinner sets
Victoria Heredia Guerbós
Leading artisan from Spain creating stunning porcelain sculptures and toy dolls
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Wendy’s Miniatures
A treasure trove of natural history and minerals
Will Werson
Dutch miniaturist specialising in glorious wicker
William Clinger
American miniaturist famous for his delicate Windsor chairs
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Nothing here yet!
But hopefully more coming soon
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Zena Coffield
Creator, under the name Zena’s miniatures, of board games, toiletries and other everyday items
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