It was very hot - the centre is not airconditioned, and while there were some large floor fans dotted around the place, they didn't reach all areas. However, we had a good look at all the stalls, and we both found things to buy.
Here's the dolls house furniture I found:
Some lovely vintage 70s upholstered chairs, and a 1960s TV!
The chair and sofa look handmade:
The chair is about 3 1/2 inches across, 3 3/4 inches deep, and 3 3/4 inches high.
The sofa is about 5 1/2 inches across, 2 1/2 inches deep, and 2 1/4 inches high.
They seem to have a makers mark on them - see the arrows on two feet of each piece, like this: /|\
I haven't seen this mark before. It looks a bit like the broad arrow, that was (and is) used to mark government property in Australia and other British colonies, and appeared on convict uniforms and convict-built bridges etc. But I don't know what it would mean on dolls house furniture from the 1970s. I'd love to know who made it!
The TV is actually a salt and pepper shaker set:
You raise the salt and pepper containers by turning the ON button on the front of the TV!
The screen of the TV can be pushed in slightly, to insert a photo between the screen and the frame surrounding it.
It's just under 3 1/2 inches wide, 3 inches high, and 2 inches deep.
It came with its box - it's called the Tiny T-V salt and pepper set, but it doesn't have a maker's name, it just says Made in USA and Pat. Pending.
Perhaps someone will recognise it?
I also bought a card of lace, which feels machine-made, probably nylon or polyester, and has a sweet design I thought would look good in a small dolls house - it's 3/4 inch wide:
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It was fun going shopping with my sister - the first time we've really been able to do it since I arrived before Christmas. And it was lovely to find some vintage dolls house furniture, too!
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Great finds, Rebecca! Believe it or not, I actually have one of those TV sets too! A good friend gave it to me recently, knowing I would like it! I recall her telling me that she had it from when she was little, but I can find out more. It is nice to see the original box!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's great, Chris! Have you used it in any scenes? I must go back and see if I can spot it now .... If your friend does know more, I'd be very interested. I'm curious, too - did your friend, or her family, actually use it as both a photo holder and for salt and pepper? It seems a curious combination!
DeleteVery cool finds. I like the 60's style of the couch and chair and the TV is very neat.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Troy! I consider you the star finder of dolls house miniatures at estate and garage sales and antiques shops, and I'm very pleased to have actually found some myself now!
DeleteGreat finds, Rebecca!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sans - and thanks for visiting! :-)
DeleteLovely finds. The furniture from that time has a special charm.
ReplyDeleteHappy you feel strong enough to make post on your blog after beeing so sick. Great!
Greetings from Lilian in Sweden
Thank you, Lilian - I actually saw a real life version of the orange sofa in the next vintage furniture shop! I'm very happy to be blogging again too, and have more to post about :-D
DeletePerhaps the arrows meant 'this side towards the seat'? to assist in correct construction?
ReplyDeleteNow that's an interesting thought - it would certainly explain why it's an arrow. I'm not sure that the arms of the chair and sofa have an inner side and an outer side - I'll have to check.
DeleteYour TV was a fabulous find. I love the detail. I never really think of antique shops for a source of minis. I'll have to check them out.
ReplyDeleteI'm always hopeful when I look through antique shops and op shops, but I rarely find any miniatures - apart from over-priced (largeish) miniature china or dolls I could buy more cheaply on ebay. It makes finds like these even more exciting!
DeleteHello from SpAin, i like TV. Great finds. Keep in touch
ReplyDeleteHi Marta, I'm glad you like the TV - it's great, isn't it?
DeleteMy parents first TV in 1955 was almost an exact replica of your little set...no salt and pepper in it however!
ReplyDeleteWow! It's very stylish, isn't it? I'm glad your TV didn't have any salt and pepper - on a real size TV, that would be a lot of s&p! ;-)
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