This is the main miniatures and dolls house fair outside London and it runs twice yearly, in the spring at Birmingham in the NEC (National Exhibition Centre) and in the autumn at (currently) Stoneleigh Park near Warwick. Full of artisans and dealers offering everything from vintage miniatures to flagstones, brick slips and sticky-back wallpaper, with displays and demonstrations.
Here is what we’ve bought from Miniatura so far:
Mounted Stag Head
A mounted trophy stag head for the Smoking Room by Vanalan Miniatures
Mounted Stag Head
A mounted trophy stag head for the Smoking Room by Vanalan Miniatures
Mounted Stag Head
A mounted trophy stag head for the Smoking Room by Vanalan Miniatures
Mounted Stag Head
A mounted trophy stag head for the Smoking Room by Vanalan Miniatures
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
Simple oval platter made from copper by Paul Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.070)
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
Delightful display of two birds under a glass dome by Laura Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.085)
Bundle of Letters
A bundle of letters by Mini McGregor. Regular correspondence or love letters? You decide!
Box of Shells
An unbelievably tiny storage box with two real seashells by Mini McGregor
Catapult
A child’s toy by Mini McGregor has become a useful tool for Felix’s adventures (2022.082)
Fruit Crumble
A delicious pudding for the nursery, served up by Country Contrast (2022.065)
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 with cucumber garnish is on offer in this creation by Country Contrast (2022.063)
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
A sheet of the iconic British stamp, the Penny Red, by Mini McGregor
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
Elegant single bed in an Edwardian style by Cliff Brown (2022.090)
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
Delightfully detailed vintage copper fish kettle by Paul Brownhill, formerly of Country Treasures (2022.071)
Plate of Scones
A plate of fruit scones ready for afternoon tea by Country Contrast (2022.067)
Bread & Butter Pudding
Another delicious nursery pudding by Country Contrast (2022.062)
Butterfly Net
A beautiful butterfly net, ready for Felix’s expeditions, by Laura Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.084)
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)
White Leather Bridal Boots
A delicate pair of white leather bridal boots by Perri Edwards, perfect for the eldest daughter’s trousseau (2021.050)
Hat Trimmed with Ribbons
Antique gold trimmed with bronze ribbons and braid, this charming hat by Miniature Hat Boutique was irresistible (2021.052)
Butterflies under a Glass Dome
This delicate scene of butterflies beneath a glass dome is by Laura Brownhill of Country Treasures
2021.049
White Leather Bridal Shoes
A pair of beautiful ruffled bridal shoes for Isabella’s trousseau by Perri’s Miniatures (2021.051)
Quartermaine Hall 