Quartermaine Hall

Adventures in Miniature

LATEST ACQUISITIONS

  • The Abduction of the Sabine Women

    The Abduction of the Sabine Women

    The pinnacle of miniature bronze-casting, this stupendous copy after Giambologna is by Neil Carter

  • Vine Document Box

    Vine Document Box

    Gorgeous little medieval storage box with a vine pattern by Ann High

  • Jar of Tadpoles

    Jar of Tadpoles

    A second jar of tadpoles for the collection, this time by Glasscraft

  • Noble Families of Verona

    Noble Families of Verona

    A collection of coats of arms of noble Italian families by Ken Blythe (2022.152)

  • The Baby’s Opera

    The Baby’s Opera

    A beautifully illustrated book of nursery rhymes by Patricia Steele (2022.151)

  • Horatio the Dachshund

    Horatio the Dachshund

    A gorgeous little wire-haired dachshund by Annie Willis (2022.150)

  • Insecten by Maria Sybilla Merian

    Insecten by Maria Sybilla Merian

    A five-volume replica of this pioneering work by Patricia Steele2022.149.1-5

  • Rock-A-Bye Baby And Other Rhymes

    Rock-A-Bye Baby And Other Rhymes

    Beautifully reproduced children’s book by Patricia Steele (2022.147)

  • A Merry Alphabet

    A Merry Alphabet

    Beautifully reproduced children’s book by Patricia Steele (2022.143)

  • Make Believe And Reality

    Make Believe And Reality

    Beautifully reproduced children’s book by Patricia Steele (2022.148)

  • The Jolly Animal ABC

    The Jolly Animal ABC

    Beautifully reproduced children’s book by Patricia Steele (2022.146)

  • Birds: Natural History Series

    Birds: Natural History Series

    Beautifully reproduced children’s book by Patricia Steele (2022.142)

  • Ride A Cock-Horse & Other Rhymes

    Ride A Cock-Horse & Other Rhymes

    Beautifully reproduced children’s book by Patricia Steele (2022.145)

  • Mother Goose Melodies

    Mother Goose Melodies

    Beautifully reproduced children’s book by Patricia Steele (2022.144)

  • The ABC of Horses

    The ABC of Horses

    Beautifully reproduced children’s book by Patricia Steele (2022.141)

  • Stoneware Foot Warmer

    Stoneware Foot Warmer

    A quirky little piece by Stokesay Ware is sure to keep miniature feet warm on a cold night (2022.140)

  • Double-Handled Jug with Lion

    Double-Handled Jug with Lion

    A delightful 2008 stoneware jug with a lion motif by Jane Graber (2022.139)

  • Windsor Chair

    Windsor Chair

    Exquisitely fine little chair made by William Clinger and painted by Susan Rountree

  • Fountain Pen

    Fountain Pen

    Magnificently tiny pen by craftsman Danny Shotton (2022.136)

  • Thimble

    Thimble

    An unbelievably tiny golden thimble, probably by Danny Shotton (2022.137)

  • Groom with Rearing Horse

    Groom with Rearing Horse

    A colourful equine pair from 1984 by Robert Olszewski (2022.134)

  • Minton Rooster

    Minton Rooster

    Charming ornament inspired by a Minton original of the 1870s, by Robert Olszewski (2022.135)

  • Fortnum & Mason Hamper

    Fortnum & Mason Hamper

    Superb wicker hamper for the ultimate picnic, by Will Werson

  • Fortnum & Mason Basket

    Fortnum & Mason Basket

    Gorgeous little picnic basket by Will Werson to complement the larger Fortnum’s hamper

  • Cross Stitch Table

    Cross Stitch Table

    A splendid piece of furniture with a tilt top and slide-out surfaces by Taller Targioni (2022.128)

  • Pipe

    Pipe

    A beautifully-formed miniature pipe for the Smoking Room by Taller Targioni (2022.129)

  • Dressing Table Mirror

    Dressing Table Mirror

    Elegant swinging mirror with drawer in the base by distinguished craftsman Gerald Crawford (2022.130)

  • Penny-Farthing

    Penny-Farthing

    Delightful model of the archetypal early bicycle by Fred Cobbs2022.131

  • Floral Water Fountain

    Floral Water Fountain

    A stunning 2021 stoneware water fountain by Jane Graber

  • A Soldier on Horseback

    A Soldier on Horseback

    A jaunty little figurine of a cavalryman by Kay Lewis (2022.126)

  • Hot Cross Buns

    Hot Cross Buns

    Six mouth-watering hot cross buns by Etc Miniatures (2022.125.1-6)

  • Two Oval Quince Jellies

    Two Oval Quince Jellies

    A stunning pair of Tudor-style jellies with decorative garlands by Etc Miniatures (2022.123.1-2)

  • Two Round Quince Jellies

    Two Round Quince Jellies

    A stunning pair of Tudor-style jellies with decorative garlands by Etc Miniatures (2022.122.1-2)

  • Two Pies with Decorative Crests

    Two Pies with Decorative Crests

    A stunning pair of Tudor-style pies with decorative garlands by Etc Miniatures (2022.124.1-2)

  • Tournament Book

    Tournament Book

    A record of the deeds of knights in an early court tournament, by Ken Blythe (2022.117)

  • Volume of Georgian Musical Scores

    Volume of Georgian Musical Scores

    Readable book of Georgian sheet music by Ken Blythe (2022.118)

  • Set of Eight Victorian Blank Books

    Set of Eight Victorian Blank Books

    A set of openable but blank books for the library shelves, by Landau House2022.120.1-8

  • Set of Eight Georgian Blank Books

    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)

  • Mercury after Giambologna

    Mercury after Giambologna

    Stupendous miniature replica of Giambologna’s Mercury by Neil Carter (2022.116)

  • Set of Three Stoneware Bowls

    Set of Three Stoneware Bowls

    Delightful 1999 set of three nesting rustic bowls by Jane Graber (2022.115.1-3)

  • Your Parents Strict Attention Pay: Sampler

    Your Parents Strict Attention Pay: Sampler

    Exquisite sampler on an especially fine weave, worked by Janice Mansfield (2022.113)

  • Penrhyn Castle: Sampler

    Penrhyn Castle: Sampler

    A charming little sampler hand-worked by miniaturist Nicola Mascall (2022.114)

  • Allegorical Figure with a Wolf

    Allegorical Figure with a Wolf

    A tiny but rather enigmatic figure by the wonderful miniaturist Tricia Street (2022.111)

  • Degas’s Little Dancer

    Degas’s Little Dancer

    A miniature replica of Degas’s iconic statue by Neil Carter (2022.112)

  • Nightgown with Lace Trim

    Nightgown with Lace Trim

    Delightful nightgown with lace ruffles and lilac ribbon trim, by an unknown artisan (2022.106)

  • Arched Dressing Screen

    Arched Dressing Screen

    Elegant three-fold dressing screen with pierced top detail by an unknown artisan (2022.108)

  • Allegorical Figure of America

    Allegorical Figure of America

    An elegant allegorical figure, probably representing America, by Tricia Street (2022.110)

  • Brown Brogues

    Brown Brogues

    A pair of smart brown Oxford brogues by Sylvia Rountree of The Dolls Cobbler (2022.109)

  • Coat Stand

    Coat Stand

    Elegant turned wooden coat stand with feet by David Krupick

  • Taxidermy Fish

    Taxidermy Fish

    An impressively naturalistic fish to display in the Smoking Room, by Paul Briggs (2022.096)

  • Birds’ Eggs in Frame

    Birds’ Eggs in Frame

    A collection of superbly-crafted birds’ eggs by Loredana Tonetti for Felix to display

  • Silver Toasting Cup

    Silver Toasting Cup

    An extremely tiny toasting cup or puzzle cup by master silversmith Pete Acquisto (2022.103)

  • Jug with Prancing Horse

    Jug with Prancing Horse

    Stoneware jug from 2003 with inscription and horse by Jane Graber (2022.102)

  • Dressing Table

    Dressing Table

    A solid, simple dressing table by Headley Holgate, who signed as IMPI (2022.097)

  • Ship’s Decanter

    Ship’s Decanter

    A beautifully patterned ship’s decanter with a stopper by Ferenc Albert (2022.099)

  • Giambologna’s Venus

    Giambologna’s Venus

    A miniature replica of Giambologna’s sensuous Renaissance bronze by Neil Carter (2022.101)

  • Rocking Horse: Cookie

    Rocking Horse: Cookie

    A rocking horse of exquisite heirloom quality by Ian Rose (2022.100)

  • Jar of Tadpoles

    Jar of Tadpoles

    A jar full of tiny tadpoles by Laura Brownhill of Country Treasures

  • Mounted Stag Head

    Mounted Stag Head

    A mounted trophy stag head for the Smoking Room by Vanalan Miniatures

  • Mounted Stag Head

    Mounted Stag Head

    A mounted trophy stag head for the Smoking Room by Vanalan Miniatures

  • Mounted Stag Head

    Mounted Stag Head

    A mounted trophy stag head for the Smoking Room by Vanalan Miniatures

  • Mounted Stag Head

    Mounted Stag Head

    A mounted trophy stag head for the Smoking Room by Vanalan Miniatures

  • Butterfly Collecting Jar

    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

  • Copper Oval Platter

    Copper Oval Platter

    Simple oval platter made from copper by Paul Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.070)

  • Pot of Lavender

    Pot of Lavender

    A warm terracotta pot filled with delicate lavender flowers by Jan Southerton of The Flower Lady (2022.089)

  • Blue Tits Under a Glass Dome

    Blue Tits Under a Glass Dome

    Delightful display of two birds under a glass dome by Laura Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.085)

  • Wooden Sword

    Wooden Sword

    A crucial item for the dressing-up box, by Mini McGregor (2022.083)

  • Ribbed Wine Glasses (Set of Six)

    Ribbed Wine Glasses (Set of Six)

    Set of six lovely wine glasses made by Phil Grenyer of Glasscraft (2022.075.1-6)

  • Bundle of Letters

    Bundle of Letters

    A bundle of letters by Mini McGregor. Regular correspondence or love letters? You decide!

  • Box of Shells

    Box of Shells

    An unbelievably tiny storage box with two real seashells by Mini McGregor

  • Catapult

    Catapult

    A child’s toy by Mini McGregor has become a useful tool for Felix’s adventures (2022.082)

  • Fruit Crumble

    Fruit Crumble

    A delicious pudding for the nursery, served up by Country Contrast (2022.065)

  • A Fish Platter

    A Fish Platter

    A whole fish garnished with lemon slices is served up by Country Contrast (2022.061)

  • A Haunch of Venison

    A Haunch of Venison

    A haunch of venison with cucumber garnish is on offer in this creation by Country Contrast (2022.063)

  • Fire Guard with Drying Linen

    Fire Guard with Drying Linen

    A homely fire guard by Country Contrast offers the maids somewhere to dry damp linen

  • Sheet of Penny Red Stamps

    Sheet of Penny Red Stamps

    A sheet of the iconic British stamp, the Penny Red, by Mini McGregor

  • Ribbed Decanter

    Ribbed Decanter

    Elegant ribbed glass decanter for the dinner table, by Phil Grenyer of Glasscraft (2022.074)

  • Pencils and Eraser

    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])

  • Edwardian Single Bed

    Edwardian Single Bed

    Elegant single bed in an Edwardian style by Cliff Brown (2022.090)

  • Loaf Tin

    Loaf Tin

    A practical metal loaf tin by Paul Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.069)

  • Two Fluted Copper Jelly Moulds

    Two Fluted Copper Jelly Moulds

    Pair of delicate fluted copper jelly moulds by Paul Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.072 and 2022.073)

  • Copper Fish Kettle

    Copper Fish Kettle

    Delightfully detailed vintage copper fish kettle by Paul Brownhill, formerly of Country Treasures (2022.071)

  • Mixing Bowl

    Mixing Bowl

    A work in progress in the kitchen, by Country Contrast (2022.066)

  • Plate of Scones

    Plate of Scones

    A plate of fruit scones ready for afternoon tea by Country Contrast (2022.067)

  • Rice Pudding

    Rice Pudding

    Another delicious nursery pudding by Country Contrast (2022.064)

  • Bread & Butter Pudding

    Bread & Butter Pudding

    Another delicious nursery pudding by Country Contrast (2022.062)

  • Butterfly Net

    Butterfly Net

    A beautiful butterfly net, ready for Felix’s expeditions, by Laura Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.084)

  • Stool with Mice on Cheese

    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)

  • Scullery Sink

    Scullery Sink

    Finely detailed sink with copper geyser, pipework and even a tiny plug, attributed to Basil Smetham

  • Rufus the Beagle

    Rufus the Beagle

    An amazingly naturalistic beagle by Annie Willis (2022.057)

  • Mopsy the Cat

    Mopsy the Cat

    A gorgeous fluffy cat by Annie Willis (2022.058)

  • Beau the Spaniel

    Beau the Spaniel

    A bright-eyed little dog, full of personality, by Annie Willis (2022.060)

  • Dinner Gong

    Dinner Gong

    The perfect way to summon everyone to dinner, this little brass gong is by MA Chandler (2022.056)

  • Bookcase

    Bookcase

    An elegant bookcase with curved sides and column supports by Hungarian Miniatures (2022.051)

  • Ornamental Side Table

    Ornamental Side Table

    Elegant circular table for the parlour, by Hungarian Miniatures

  • Music Stand

    Music Stand

    An elegant music stand by the ever-reliable Hungarian Miniatures

  • Plant Stand

    Plant Stand

    A plant stand or pedestal with pierced decorative trim by Hungarian Miniatures (2022.050)

  • Bobbin the Dog: A Toy

    Bobbin the Dog: A Toy

    An adorable stuffed toy dog by Sarah Jane Knock (2022.054)

  • Toy Victorian Pram

    Toy Victorian Pram

    Extremely elegant children’s toy pram by Colin and Yvonne Roberson (2022.047)

  • Brass Fireguard

    Brass Fireguard

    Fine brass fireguard with a rail and paw feet by master craftsman Basil Smetham