Quartermaine Hall
Adventures in Miniature
LATEST ACQUISITIONS
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Double-Handled Jug with Horse
A stoneware jug with two handles painted with a horse by Jane Graber (2021.111)
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Single-Handled Jug with Bird
A stoneware jug with a single jaunty handle made by Jane Graber (2021.109)
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Double-Handled Jug with Bird
A stoneware jug with two handles painted with a bird by Jane Graber (2021.108)
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Single-Handled Jug with Bird
A stoneware jug with a single jaunty handle made by Jane Graber (2021.107)
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Staffordshire Couple by Tricia Street
Miniature Staffordshire porcelain at its finest from Tricia Street (2021.102)
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Staffordshire Lady with Lamb
A charming miniature replica of a Staffordshire design by Kay Lewis (2021.104)
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Bronze Head of a Woman
An oversized bronze Roman head to adorn the Museum by Lilliput’s Treasures (2021.106)
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Bronze Head of a Man
An oversized bronze Roman head to adorn the Museum by Lilliput’s Treasures (2021.105)
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The Pied Piper
A cautionary tale becomes a charming ornament in this figurine by Randall Zadar (2021.091)
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The Three Graces Distressing Cupid
A miniature 1997-8 replica of antique porcelain by Randall Zadar (2021.096)
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Venus Adorned
Venus is adorned by the Three Graces in this 2004 miniature figurine by Randall Zadar2021.090
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A Special Pleader
A replica of a typically Victorian kitsch painting in a frame by Ellie de Lacy (2021.087)
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Gutenberg’s Bible
A fully openable and illustrated replica of this important publication by Ellie de Lacy (2021.084)
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Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
A fully openable and illustrated replica of this important early atlas by Ellie de Lacy (2021.086)
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The Canterbury Tales
One of the classic works of English literature in a binding by Ellie de Lacy (2021.085)
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Sheba the Persian Cat
The pampered family puss is the creation of Victoria Chernysheva of Miniature Animals (2021.081)
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Quimper Dinner Service for Four
A charming dinner service painted with traditional Breton designs by Victoria Fasken (2021.083)
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Boiled Eggs and Soldiers for Four
Comforting and nutritious, this perfect nursery breakfast is the work of Dolls House Food (2021.079.1-80)
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Pewter Cutlery for Ten
Ten sets of pewter cutlery for the Servants’ Hall by Victoria Fasken (2021.170)
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Large Blue Dinner Service for Six
Blue floral dinner service for six, hand-painted by Victoria Fasken (2021.082)
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Still Life with Tulips
A grand still life of tulips and porcelain by Cose di un altro mondo (2021.075)
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Etruscan Sarcophagus Panel
An Etruscan fresco from the end of a sarcophagus by Lilliput’s Treasures (2021.071)
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Jane: A Doll
A delightful little doll with lace cap and yellow-and-blue-striped gown by Artesanos Felipe Royo (2021.074)
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Still Life with Tulips
A framed still life of tulips and Chinese porcelain by Cose di un altro mondo (2021.069)
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Etruscan Antefix with Maenad’s Head
A fragment of ‘ancient’ decoration sold by Luisiana Valdacca of Lilliput’s Treasures (2021.072)
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Black Oxford Shoes
A classic pair of sober black Oxfords for the gentleman’s wardrobe, by The Dolls’ Cobbler (2021.077)
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Men’s Crocodile Leather Shoes
A pair of shoes in crocodile leather for the more flamboyant gentleman by The Dolls’ Cobbler (2021.076)
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Brown Leather Laced Boots
A pair of functional boots for Felix to wear butterfly hunting, made by The Dolls’ Cobbler (2021.078)
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Etruscan Sarcophagus
Designed to be seen from afar, this piece by Lilliput’s Treasures will sit in the Museum (2021.073)
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Still Life with Flowers
A replica of a Balthasar van der Ast flower picture by Cose di un altro mondo (2021.067)
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The Crucifixion
A late medieval painting of a Crucifixion by Mariangela Gagliardi of Cose di un altro mondo (2021.070)
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Laudanum Bottle
From Feast of Fools, this little laudanum bottle is hidden away in the Master Bedroom – but whose secret is it? (2021.062)
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Sunflower Dummy Board or Firescreen
A shaped dummy board or fire screen painted with sunflowers by Karen Steely (2021.060)
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Wooden Screen
This wooden modesty screen was made by Shackman and purchased through Tiny Doll House NYC
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Silver Tatting Shuttle
A tiny silver tatting shuttle with a fragment of tatted mat by Tea Tree Miniatures (2021.058)
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Bone Tatting Shuttle
A tiny bone tatting shuttle with a fragment of tatted mat by Tea Tree Miniatures (2021.055)
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Plain Sewing Set or Huswif
This sewing set, made from plain fabric and filled with bone accessories, is by Tea Tree Miniatures (2021.059)
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Patterned Sewing Set or Huswif
This sewing set, made from floral fabric and filled with gilded accessories, is by Tea Tree Miniatures (2021.056)
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Floral Tea Cosy
Beautiful and useful, this tea cosy by Tea Tree Miniatures is a prize possession of the housekeeper (2021.057)
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Donatello’s David
A miniature replica of the great Renaissance sculpture by the masterful Neil Carter (2021.054)
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Baby House (Dolls House)
Dutch-style baby house or dolls house for the Quartermaine children, made by Bespaq2021.053
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Hat Stand
Highly functional, with a touch of decoration, this hat stand is by an unknown maker (2021.166)
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White Leather Bridal Boots
A delicate pair of white leather bridal boots by Perri Edwards, perfect for the eldest daughter’s trousseau (2021.050)
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Hat Trimmed with Ribbons
Antique gold trimmed with bronze ribbons and braid, this charming hat by Miniature Hat Boutique was irresistible (2021.052)
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Butterflies under a Glass Dome
This delicate scene of butterflies beneath a glass dome is by Laura Brownhill of Country Treasures2021.049
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White Leather Bridal Shoes
A pair of beautiful ruffled bridal shoes for Isabella’s trousseau by Perri’s Miniatures (2021.051)
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Alphabet Sampler
A delicate little sampler by an unknown artist, just right to show off the children’s skills (2021.048)
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Staffordshire Dogs
The classic decoration of a Victorian house as envisaged by Newtonwood Miniatures (2021.041.1-2)
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The Knight of the Cloth of Gold
One of a pair of noble knights who stand on Felix’s mantelpiece, by Newtonwood Miniatures (2021.042)
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The Knight of the White Crescent
One of a pair of noble knights who stand on Felix’s mantelpiece, by Newtonwood Miniatures (2021.042)
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Sack of Grain with Mouse
An unwelcome visitor investigates the family’s grain supply in this miniature by The Mouse House (2021.045)
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Armida
Renaissance terracotta is replicated on a tiny scale in this detailed miniature by Big Man Small World (2021.040)
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Gilded Putti Sculpture
A superb French-style sculpture to catch the eye on a side table by Big Man Small World
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Busts of the Comtesse and Vicomte
A pair of extraordinary portrait busts by Andrea Arrigoni of Big Man Small World (2021.037 and 2021.038)
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Santos Cage Doll
A little treasure of religious folk art recreated in miniature by Xavian Miniatures
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Lusterweibchen Chandelier
A most unusual chandelier created by the vivid imagination behind Xavian Miniatures
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The Nativity
A Christmas decoration for the nursery by an unknown maker via Xavian Miniatures (2021.36)
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Mezzaluna Herb Chopper
Another piece of solid pragmatic kitchenware made by German firm Bodo Hennig (2021.027)
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Cheese Grater
Another piece of solid pragmatic kitchenware made by German firm Bodo Hennig (2021.028)
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Veronica’s Veil
The face of Christ crowned with thorns appears in this picture by Xavian Miniatures (2021.032)
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Tom the Kitchen Cat
A very inquisitive little black cat by Victoria Chernysheva of Miniature Animals (2021.021)
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Green Dinner Service for Four
Delicate lunch or tea set for four, hand-painted by Victoria Fasken (2021.019.1-11)
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Black Bess: A Wheeled Horse
A finely made pull-along horse toy by Literature in Miniature (2021.006)
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Victorian Theatre Posters
Some genuine Victorian posters and some pastiches in this bundle of theatrical exuberance by Little Things
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