Old German metal accessories come and go regularly here at KT Miniatures....but it's so nice to see some of the more rarer pieces..
Obviously because they don't come along very often they are a little pricey, but I think they are worth it. To be honest, have been torn on whether to keep them or not for my own collection but Mr KT Miniatures has pointed out that I've already decided to keep a very special house that I acquried this week (more about that below) and I simply cannot keep everything! He has a point...so, go these items must.
This 1920s/30s German pedestal ashtray really is delightful....I've lost count the times people have asked me for one of these and I simply haven't been able to get hold of one. If you look closely there is a tiny flat part that appears to have snapped off-just at the top right of this photo...I understand that it used to be a matchbox holder. However it is hardly noticeable and the miniaturist in me would love to put some miniature "ash & cigarette ends" in there!
Then there's this "electric" bowl heater from the 1930s....isn't it fabulous? I have to say that am surprised on how heavy it is.....much heavier than it looks. The "bowl" tips over so that you can have it facing either side. Both this and the ashtray are marked GERMANY underneath.
I have only ever seen these metal fans in photos so was really surprised to see that this had a fine cord running down the inside of the body and at the bottom it's attached to a teeny metal handle. If you pull it, the fan whizzes round frantically...absolutely wonderful!
You simply pull up the cord by turning the "winder" that is situated behind the fan. I can imagine this would have kept any previous young owner amused for hours!
These three items can be found on the Antique 1/12th Living Room/Dining Room Page.
Obviously because they don't come along very often they are a little pricey, but I think they are worth it. To be honest, have been torn on whether to keep them or not for my own collection but Mr KT Miniatures has pointed out that I've already decided to keep a very special house that I acquried this week (more about that below) and I simply cannot keep everything! He has a point...so, go these items must.
Then there's this "electric" bowl heater from the 1930s....isn't it fabulous? I have to say that am surprised on how heavy it is.....much heavier than it looks. The "bowl" tips over so that you can have it facing either side. Both this and the ashtray are marked GERMANY underneath.
These three items can be found on the Antique 1/12th Living Room/Dining Room Page.
What is especially really nice about this set is that the brush still has all of it's bristles. I have seen these brushes before but often minus some or all of their bristles. This one has really been looked after and is in great condition. The dustpan is also marked GERMANY on the reverse.
This can be found on the Antique 1/12th Kitchen Page.
NOW TO MY LITTLE DOLLS HOUSE...I HAVE TOTALLY FALLEN IN LOVE WITH THIS TEENY LATE VICTORIAN HOUSE & SIMPLY CANNOT PART WITH IT.
Once it has been treated and furnished, I will show you it again........
2 comments:
Celia, this little beauty strongly reminds me of a small travelling dolls house that the late Vivien Greene had in her Rotunda collection in Oxford. It was plain wood like this one. Perhaps this is a portable one too?
Hi Chas. Yes...could well be. I think I like it more because it is so tiny....and quite quirky. This was actually bought at an Oxfordshire auction....hmm, as there was no provenance attached to it....one can always but wonder where it originated from!lol Celia
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