Category: Acquisitions
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The Abduction of the Sabine Women
The pinnacle of miniature bronze-casting, this stupendous copy after Giambologna is by Neil Carter
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Noble Families of Verona
A collection of coats of arms of noble Italian families by Ken Blythe (2022.152)
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Insecten by Maria Sybilla Merian
A five-volume replica of this pioneering work by Patricia Steele2022.149.1-5
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Rock-A-Bye Baby And Other Rhymes
Beautifully reproduced children’s book by Patricia Steele (2022.147)
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Ride A Cock-Horse & Other Rhymes
Beautifully reproduced children’s book by Patricia Steele (2022.145)
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Stoneware Foot Warmer
A quirky little piece by Stokesay Ware is sure to keep miniature feet warm on a cold night (2022.140)
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Double-Handled Jug with Lion
A delightful 2008 stoneware jug with a lion motif by Jane Graber (2022.139)
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Minton Rooster
Charming ornament inspired by a Minton original of the 1870s, by Robert Olszewski (2022.135)
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Fortnum & Mason Basket
Gorgeous little picnic basket by Will Werson to complement the larger Fortnum’s hamper
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Cross Stitch Table
A splendid piece of furniture with a tilt top and slide-out surfaces by Taller Targioni (2022.128)
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Dressing Table Mirror
Elegant swinging mirror with drawer in the base by distinguished craftsman Gerald Crawford (2022.130)
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Two Oval Quince Jellies
A stunning pair of Tudor-style jellies with decorative garlands by Etc Miniatures (2022.123.1-2)
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Two Round Quince Jellies
A stunning pair of Tudor-style jellies with decorative garlands by Etc Miniatures (2022.122.1-2)
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Two Pies with Decorative Crests
A stunning pair of Tudor-style pies with decorative garlands by Etc Miniatures (2022.124.1-2)
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Tournament Book
A record of the deeds of knights in an early court tournament, by Ken Blythe (2022.117)
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Set of Eight Victorian Blank Books
A set of openable but blank books for the library shelves, by Landau House2022.120.1-8
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Set of Eight Georgian Blank Books
Eight blank books with Georgian style covers for shelf-filler in the library, by Landau House (2022.119.1-8)
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Mercury after Giambologna
Stupendous miniature replica of Giambologna’s Mercury by Neil Carter (2022.116)
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Set of Three Stoneware Bowls
Delightful 1999 set of three nesting rustic bowls by Jane Graber (2022.115.1-3)
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Your Parents Strict Attention Pay: Sampler
Exquisite sampler on an especially fine weave, worked by Janice Mansfield (2022.113)
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Penrhyn Castle: Sampler
A charming little sampler hand-worked by miniaturist Nicola Mascall (2022.114)
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Allegorical Figure with a Wolf
A tiny but rather enigmatic figure by the wonderful miniaturist Tricia Street (2022.111)
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Nightgown with Lace Trim
Delightful nightgown with lace ruffles and lilac ribbon trim, by an unknown artisan (2022.106)
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Arched Dressing Screen
Elegant three-fold dressing screen with pierced top detail by an unknown artisan (2022.108)
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Allegorical Figure of America
An elegant allegorical figure, probably representing America, by Tricia Street (2022.110)
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Brown Brogues
A pair of smart brown Oxford brogues by Sylvia Rountree of The Dolls Cobbler (2022.109)
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Taxidermy Fish
An impressively naturalistic fish to display in the Smoking Room, by Paul Briggs (2022.096)
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Birds’ Eggs in Frame
A collection of superbly-crafted birds’ eggs by Loredana Tonetti for Felix to display
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Silver Toasting Cup
An extremely tiny toasting cup or puzzle cup by master silversmith Pete Acquisto (2022.103)
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Jug with Prancing Horse
Stoneware jug from 2003 with inscription and horse by Jane Graber (2022.102)
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Giambologna’s Venus
A miniature replica of Giambologna’s sensuous Renaissance bronze by Neil Carter (2022.101)
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Butterfly Collecting Jar
This wonderful little collecting jar by Laura Brownhill of Country Treasures is full of detail right down to the holes in the lid
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Copper Oval Platter
Simple oval platter made from copper by Paul Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.070)
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Pot of Lavender
A warm terracotta pot filled with delicate lavender flowers by Jan Southerton of The Flower Lady (2022.089)
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Blue Tits Under a Glass Dome
Delightful display of two birds under a glass dome by Laura Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.085)
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Ribbed Wine Glasses (Set of Six)
Set of six lovely wine glasses made by Phil Grenyer of Glasscraft (2022.075.1-6)
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Bundle of Letters
A bundle of letters by Mini McGregor. Regular correspondence or love letters? You decide!
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A Haunch of Venison
A haunch of venison with cucumber garnish is on offer in this creation by Country Contrast (2022.063)
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Fire Guard with Drying Linen
A homely fire guard by Country Contrast offers the maids somewhere to dry damp linen
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Ribbed Decanter
Elegant ribbed glass decanter for the dinner table, by Phil Grenyer of Glasscraft (2022.074)
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Pencils and Eraser
Five tiny pencils and a matching eraser for the children’s schoolwork (2022.078.1-3 [black pencils]; 2022.079.1-2 [red pencils]; 2022.080 [eraser])
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Two Fluted Copper Jelly Moulds
Pair of delicate fluted copper jelly moulds by Paul Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.072 and 2022.073)
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Copper Fish Kettle
Delightfully detailed vintage copper fish kettle by Paul Brownhill, formerly of Country Treasures (2022.071)
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Butterfly Net
A beautiful butterfly net, ready for Felix’s expeditions, by Laura Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.084)
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Stool with Mice on Cheese
A couple of cheeky mice have discovered the cheese in this vignette by Laura Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.086)
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Scullery Sink
Finely detailed sink with copper geyser, pipework and even a tiny plug, attributed to Basil Smetham
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Dinner Gong
The perfect way to summon everyone to dinner, this little brass gong is by MA Chandler (2022.056)
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Bookcase
An elegant bookcase with curved sides and column supports by Hungarian Miniatures (2022.051)
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Plant Stand
A plant stand or pedestal with pierced decorative trim by Hungarian Miniatures (2022.050)
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