I travelled down to Maryland to celebrate the New Year with friends and, as often happens when I travel, I found some wonderful treasures for my dollhouses.
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| To my delight I found these lovely antique items in a couple of antique shops. The table is a Schneegass Red Lacquer Table circa 1910, with an art deco design. |
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| Please refer to this photo for scale on the smaller items. The chairs and table are 1:12 size. The quilt rack isn't antique, but it is wonderful all the same. |
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| I was particularly excited to find 2 chairs and a stool from Tynietoy. |
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| Both Sheridan Chairs have hand painted seats to represent upholstery. I like these designs very much. The stool is a good find as they aren't plentiful. I love the designs on it. |
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| The quilt and rack are not that old, but how could I resist such an adorable item for $2.00? |
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| It appears to have been made by an Amish family in Ohio |
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| The tray was made in Japan and doesn't match the other pieces, but I am sure I have a tea set that will go with it. I am always excited to find the stripped glassware. I think the glasses may be reproductions. If not they are also circa 1910. |
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| These tiny items will look wonderful in any antique dollhouse. The toby mug seems to be quite old. |
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| A tin pitcher, a stein and a tiny dragon vase. I have a child sized teapot and cup and saucer with this dragon design from when I was a child. I had no idea that they made the same design in something so tiny. |
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| More tiny ornaments. My motto is "the smaller the better." |
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| This locket isn't as old as the other items, but it will make a lovely photo album for a dollhouse. |
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| There is only one picture in the album. |
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| On a previous trip to the same area I came across this wonderful 1902 Coronation locket. It is so tiny that I put it next to the chair so you can see the scale. |
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| The cover has a little wear, but it is such a wonderful miniature that I can overlook its flaws. |
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| Pictures inside the locket. |
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| The King and Queen, 1902. King Edward VII is the reason we have an Edwardian Period - as in Downton Abbey |
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The back cover of the locket has Edward VII's insignia - ER
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Happy New Year!! All the best to you in 2015
Hi! You have made so wonderful finds! That book is stunning! And Love also the glass jug wit glasses!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year 2015 to you also!
Hugs
Kikka
Thanks Kikka! I was so excited to find the little book. It is perfect in my Mystery house.
DeleteWhat a cute minis, I like these beautiful tiny items.
ReplyDeleteMagda
Thanks Magda!! Aren't they fun?
DeleteShale,
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful finds!! I especially like the tiny locket- photo albums :-) Now I think I'll be on the hunt for one of my own!
Teresa
Sugar, Spice and Whatever's nice
Thanks Teresa! I hope you find one too. Sometimes they can be found in the jewellery areas of thrift shops. Good hunting!
DeleteFelicidades por tan fantásticos tesoros. Feliz año nuevo:-)
ReplyDeleteGracias Rosa! Feliz año nuevo.
DeleteTodas son unas auténticas joyas. Un saludo, Eva
ReplyDeleteGracias Eva!! Feliz año nuevo
DeleteWay cool! The little elephants would look so good in a British Empire House! CM
ReplyDeleteI know!! I couldn't believe it when I saw them. They are perfect!
DeleteWow, a treasure trove of items. I bet you will have fun deciding what goes where.
ReplyDeleteI tend to dither about my decorating choices but I am excited about seeing which of my houses I should put these in. I was pretty lucky to find pieces that suit my collection so well.
DeleteHi Shale! I LOVE your miniature finds and what a treat to find a good home for these lovely pieces! Happy New Year to you and your dollhouse! :))
ReplyDeleteelizabeth
Thanks Elizabeth! Happy New Year to you too.
DeleteYou really brought the new year in right with such nice minis!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I hope to continue the year as I began it, with lots of fun minis.
DeleteBeautiful miniature findings and purchases, enjoy it all! I especially like that little cow, because I'm mad of cows, don't tell anyone ;O!
ReplyDeleteMy best wishes to you for 2015!
Kind regards, Ilona
I love the cow too. She reminds me of the Jersey we had on the farm when I was a kid. Best of everything in 2015
DeleteBeautiful and very charming.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! I just love finding tiny treasures like these.
DeleteI especially like the tin pitcher.
ReplyDeleteI was quite please to find it. I am trying to decide which kitchen to put it in. Maybe the 1880s house? Or do you think it should go in the one from 1930?
DeleteGood Morning, what treasures you have.
ReplyDeleteJust browsing through older posts. Most ingenious that the garden slides under the house. I wonder where they would store all the gardening tools.
I thought the tiny Coronation Album was an amazing find and photos seem to be in great condition.
All the best.
Regards Janine
Thanks Janine! Welcome to my blog.
DeleteI was so excited to find the coronation album. I am always on the lookout for tiny items that work in my houses.
The garden house down't have a lot of room for storing anything, but I suppose the tools could just sit on the porch.