Adventures in Miniature

Bound in marbled papers, these blank books by Ellie de Lacy are perfect for filling bookshelves2022.055.1-8

A simple but elegant dressing table mirror with drawer by an unknown artisan (2022.052)

This tea urn by Jeff Mewies allows the servants a brief tea break as they go about their duties (2022.053)

An elegant copper platter with domed cloche lid by Country Treasures (2022.045)

Beautiful floral embroidery in a wooden hoop, hand-stitched by Nicola Mascall (2022.044)

Although the plums in this display by Linda Cummings look good enough to eat, you wouldn’t want to ruin the artistry

A child-sized cricket set made by Lynn Jowers of Miniatures Perfectly Small (2022.032.1-3)

A cookbook full of tempting Indian flavours produced in miniature by Cose di un altro mondo (2022.033)

A much-loved Victorian classic by Mariangela Gagliardi of Cose di un altro mondo (2022.035)

Three antique ledgers by Lauren Delaney for our butler to keep track of accounts (2022.036.1-3)

An introduction to the wonderful world of nature by Lauren Delaney (2022.037)

A miniature replica of the Gayer-Anderson Cat, a joint work by Koni Coursien and Teresa Dudley (2022.027)

A pair of gorgeous playful boots with a floral pattern by Perri Edwards (2022.028)

A pair of gorgeous golden shoes with ruffles, lace and bows by Perri’s Miniatures (2022.029)

A pair of adorable child’s shoes with ruffles and buckles by Perri’s Miniatures (2022.030)

Exquisitely tiny pocket watch by the retired Canadian goldsmith Don Henry (2022.024)

A simple rack by an unknown artisan gives the maids a way to dry towels, stockings and other necessities2022.026

A triumph of functionality and elegance by the coppersmith Jeff Mewies (2022.011)

A copper boiler to offer a plentiful supply of hot water in the kitchen, by Jeff Mewies (2022.013)

A beautifully made milk pail with handle and milk-ladle by Jeff Mewies (2022.014)

Set of four plain wine glasses made from real glass by Glasscraft (2022.016.1-4)

A pair of gilt Rococo mirrors set with antique glass by David Iriarte (2022.239.1-2)

A powerful, rather pugnacious figure is immortalised in this bust by Town Square Miniatures (2022.008)

A sober Roman worthy meets our gaze in this bust by Town Square Miniatures (2022.009)

A bust of Apollo, divine patron of music and poetry, by Town Square Miniatures (2022.004)

A stern bearded man, perhaps an emperor or philosopher, features in this bust by Town Square Miniatures (2022.006)

A Roman worthy is wreathed with laurel in this bust by Town Square Miniatures (2022.005)

A Roman coiffure at its finest in this bust of a wealthy lady by Town Square Miniatures (2022.007)

A miniature replica of Giambologna’s Florentine masterpiece by John Blauer (2022.003)

Figurine of an elegant lady on horseback by Robert Olszewski from 1981 (2022.002)

A miniature painted bronze sculpture of Shakespeare’s lovers by Randall Zadar (2022.001)

A beautiful sampler hand-stitched by leading embroiderer Nicola Mascall (2021.165)

A delightful little doll with lace cap and beige-and-blue-striped gown by Artesanos Felipe Royo (2021.164)

A superbly detailed and rather quirky piece of natural history by Vanalan Miniatures (2021.166)

A simple but elegant adjustable mirror with two drawers by Hungarian Miniatures (2021.160)

A miniature view complemented by a Dutch-style frame by Croft House Miniatures (2021.155)

A miniature landscape complemented by a Dutch-style frame by Croft House Miniatures

Sturdy pedestals for flower arrangements or busts, made by Hungarian Miniatures (2021.159.1-2)

A witty French-style gluggle jug or fish-shaped pitcher, by an unknown artisan (2021.148)

A simple and functional piece of furniture created by Carlotta Rossi of Cinen (2021.147)

This wonderful bag by MP Miniatures is made of soft worn leather with a real clasp and handle

A pair of perky peacock vases from Sally Meekins’s blue and white collection (2021.146.1-2)

A mouth-watering sweet pie with decorative pastry by Etc Miniatures (2021.142)

A classic quirky showpiece for the dinner table, this pie is by Etc Miniatures (2021.141)

The perfect nursery food, this comforting meal by Dolls House Food is all dished up (2021.137.1-6)

This elaborate pie by Etc Miniatures will form a splendid Tudor-style centrepiece (2021.140)

A hearty English Sunday lunch for the servants, created by Diane O’Neill of Dolls House Food (2021.138.1-7)

I couldn’t resist this wonderful porcelain tureen made by ceramicist Sally Meekins (2021.145)

Comforting nursery food in patterned dishes by Dolls House Food (2021.136.1-6)

A pair of matching Chinese-style porcelain dogs by Sally Meekins (2021.144.1-2)

A delicious roast dinner for the servants, made by Diane O’Neill of Dolls House Food (2021.135.1-7)

Two delicate stands for ornaments, flowers or candelabra, by Hungarian Miniatures (2021.143.1-2)

A modest washstand with lined drawer and beautifully turned legs by Pagan Moon Miniatures

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

An elegant clock by Judy Beals, beautifully painted by the celebrated Natasha Beshenkovsky (2021.119)

A small storage box beautifully handpainted by Natasha Beshenkovksy (2021.117)

A Shaker-style folk art box, made by Al Chandronnait and probably painted by Bearly Big Enough (2021.116)

A Shaker-style box made by Al Chandronnait and painted by Bearly Big Enough (2021.115)

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