Unknown

These miniatures came to us without names attached and are either unsigned or bear signatures that we can’t decipher. Can you help? We’d love to attribute all our miniatures correctly and so any suggestions would be gratefully received. Take a look below and see if anything rings a bell!

Elegant Fan

Graceful Baroque or Rococo fan with mock-tortoiseshell sticks, by an unknown artisan (2023.013)

Drying Rack

A simple rack by an unknown artisan gives the maids a way to dry towels, stockings and other necessities

2022.026

Rosie: A Doll

A gorgeous little doll with a great big smile by an unknown artisan (2021.152)

Greta: A Doll

A charming doll in a floral dress with two long braids by an unknown artisan (2021.127)

Nancy: A Doll

One of a group of five vintage peg dolls by an unknown artisan

2021.124

Clara: A Doll

One of a group of five vintage peg dolls by an unknown artisan

2021.123

Katy: A Doll

One of a group of five vintage peg dolls by an unknown artisan

2021.122

Laurie: A Doll

A vintage dolls’ doll of a little boy in a red striped suit by an unknown artisan (2021.125)

Hat Stand

Highly functional, with a touch of decoration, this hat stand is by an unknown maker (2021.166)

Alphabet Sampler

A delicate little sampler by an unknown artist, just right to show off the children’s skills (2021.048)

The Nativity

A Christmas decoration for the nursery by an unknown maker via Xavian Miniatures (2021.36)