Category: Acquisitions
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Set of Eight Blank Books
Bound in marbled papers, these blank books by Ellie de Lacy are perfect for filling bookshelves2022.055.1-8
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Dressing Table Mirror with Drawer
A simple but elegant dressing table mirror with drawer by an unknown artisan (2022.052)
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Tea Urn
This tea urn by Jeff Mewies allows the servants a brief tea break as they go about their duties (2022.053)
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Domed Serving Platter
An elegant copper platter with domed cloche lid by Country Treasures (2022.045)
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Pyramid of Yellow Plums
Although the plums in this display by Linda Cummings look good enough to eat, you wouldn’t want to ruin the artistry
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Child’s Cricket Set
A child-sized cricket set made by Lynn Jowers of Miniatures Perfectly Small (2022.032.1-3)
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Indian Dishes for English Tables
A cookbook full of tempting Indian flavours produced in miniature by Cose di un altro mondo (2022.033)
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The Cloister and the Hearth
A much-loved Victorian classic by Mariangela Gagliardi of Cose di un altro mondo (2022.035)
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Antique Ledgers
Three antique ledgers by Lauren Delaney for our butler to keep track of accounts (2022.036.1-3)
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The Look About You Nature Book
An introduction to the wonderful world of nature by Lauren Delaney (2022.037)
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Statue of Bastet
A miniature replica of the Gayer-Anderson Cat, a joint work by Koni Coursien and Teresa Dudley (2022.027)
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Blue Ribboned Boots
A pair of gorgeous playful boots with a floral pattern by Perri Edwards (2022.028)
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Gold Shoes with Bows
A pair of gorgeous golden shoes with ruffles, lace and bows by Perri’s Miniatures (2022.029)
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Boy’s Black Buckled Shoes
A pair of adorable child’s shoes with ruffles and buckles by Perri’s Miniatures (2022.030)
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Gold Pocket Watch
Exquisitely tiny pocket watch by the retired Canadian goldsmith Don Henry (2022.024)
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Drying Rack
A simple rack by an unknown artisan gives the maids a way to dry towels, stockings and other necessities2022.026
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Triple Copper Boiler
A triumph of functionality and elegance by the coppersmith Jeff Mewies (2022.011)
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Copper Boiler
A copper boiler to offer a plentiful supply of hot water in the kitchen, by Jeff Mewies (2022.013)
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Copper Milk Pail with Ladle
A beautifully made milk pail with handle and milk-ladle by Jeff Mewies (2022.014)
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Plain Wine Glasses (Set of Four)
Set of four plain wine glasses made from real glass by Glasscraft (2022.016.1-4)
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Pair of Rococo Mirrors
A pair of gilt Rococo mirrors set with antique glass by David Iriarte (2022.239.1-2)
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Portrait Bust (‘Man from Delos’)
A powerful, rather pugnacious figure is immortalised in this bust by Town Square Miniatures (2022.008)
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Portrait Bust of a Bearded Man
A sober Roman worthy meets our gaze in this bust by Town Square Miniatures (2022.009)
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Bust of Apollo
A bust of Apollo, divine patron of music and poetry, by Town Square Miniatures (2022.004)
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Portrait Bust (‘Septimus Severus’)
A stern bearded man, perhaps an emperor or philosopher, features in this bust by Town Square Miniatures (2022.006)
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Portrait Bust (‘Hephaestus’)
A Roman worthy is wreathed with laurel in this bust by Town Square Miniatures (2022.005)
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Portrait Bust of a Flavian Lady
A Roman coiffure at its finest in this bust of a wealthy lady by Town Square Miniatures (2022.007)
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The Abduction of the Sabine Women
A miniature replica of Giambologna’s Florentine masterpiece by John Blauer (2022.003)
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The Hunt with Hounds
Figurine of an elegant lady on horseback by Robert Olszewski from 1981 (2022.002)
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Romeo and Juliet
A miniature painted bronze sculpture of Shakespeare’s lovers by Randall Zadar (2022.001)
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Bless This House Sampler
A beautiful sampler hand-stitched by leading embroiderer Nicola Mascall (2021.165)
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Charlotte: A Doll
A delightful little doll with lace cap and beige-and-blue-striped gown by Artesanos Felipe Royo (2021.164)
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Mounted Goat’s Skull
A superbly detailed and rather quirky piece of natural history by Vanalan Miniatures (2021.166)
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Dressing Table Mirror
A simple but elegant adjustable mirror with two drawers by Hungarian Miniatures (2021.160)
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View of Amsterdam
A miniature view complemented by a Dutch-style frame by Croft House Miniatures (2021.155)
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Tall Ships at the Quay
A miniature landscape complemented by a Dutch-style frame by Croft House Miniatures
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Pair of Square Pedestals
Sturdy pedestals for flower arrangements or busts, made by Hungarian Miniatures (2021.159.1-2)
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Ceramic Fish Pitcher
A witty French-style gluggle jug or fish-shaped pitcher, by an unknown artisan (2021.148)
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Writing Desk
A simple and functional piece of furniture created by Carlotta Rossi of Cinen (2021.147)
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Leather Travel Bag
This wonderful bag by MP Miniatures is made of soft worn leather with a real clasp and handle
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Blue & White Peacock Vases
A pair of perky peacock vases from Sally Meekins’s blue and white collection (2021.146.1-2)
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Blueberry Lattice Pie
A mouth-watering sweet pie with decorative pastry by Etc Miniatures (2021.142)
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Stargazy Pie
A classic quirky showpiece for the dinner table, this pie is by Etc Miniatures (2021.141)
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Toad in the Hole for Four
The perfect nursery food, this comforting meal by Dolls House Food is all dished up (2021.137.1-6)
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Tudor Three-Tier Pie
This elaborate pie by Etc Miniatures will form a splendid Tudor-style centrepiece (2021.140)
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Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding for Four
A hearty English Sunday lunch for the servants, created by Diane O’Neill of Dolls House Food (2021.138.1-7)
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Blue & White Hen Tureen
I couldn’t resist this wonderful porcelain tureen made by ceramicist Sally Meekins (2021.145)
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Shepherds Pie for Four
Comforting nursery food in patterned dishes by Dolls House Food (2021.136.1-6)
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Pair of Blue & White Porcelain Dogs
A pair of matching Chinese-style porcelain dogs by Sally Meekins (2021.144.1-2)
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Roast Lamb & Mint Sauce for Four
A delicious roast dinner for the servants, made by Diane O’Neill of Dolls House Food (2021.135.1-7)
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Torcheres or Stands
Two delicate stands for ornaments, flowers or candelabra, by Hungarian Miniatures (2021.143.1-2)
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Vintage Washstand with Drawer
A modest washstand with lined drawer and beautifully turned legs by Pagan Moon Miniatures
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Greta: A Doll
A charming doll in a floral dress with two long braids by an unknown artisan (2021.127)
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Hand-Painted Table Clock
An elegant clock by Judy Beals, beautifully painted by the celebrated Natasha Beshenkovsky (2021.119)
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Bride’s Box in Orange
A small storage box beautifully handpainted by Natasha Beshenkovksy (2021.117)
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Large Handpainted Box
A Shaker-style folk art box, made by Al Chandronnait and probably painted by Bearly Big Enough (2021.116)
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Small Handpainted Box
A Shaker-style box made by Al Chandronnait and painted by Bearly Big Enough (2021.115)
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Laurie: A Doll
A vintage dolls’ doll of a little boy in a red striped suit by an unknown artisan (2021.125)
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