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Voting is now open to choose the winner for the June photo competition, see this forum thread for details.

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The Pheebay competition for July ...

The response to the July competition idea has been somewhat underwhelming and the suggestion is it was probably unwise of me to run a "heavy duty" idea like the essay proposal as we enter the summer holidays period.

So - having thought about it we've decided to postpone July's competition until later in the year when it's cold and wet outside for most of us!

See this thread

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Debs shows a customer some of her miniatures.

Made from glass and a vintage glass bead this highly detailed little piece would make a fine addition for the doll's house gent. about town. Standing just over 3" tall, the blade can be removed from the hilt.

Self explanatory really! You'll either know immediately where you'd put this or wonder why the heck has someone bothered to make one of these! Stands 1 7/82 tall, non-functioning..

Food adulteration has been around since the first food vendors operated; never more so than the Victorian era when the need to legislate against it became blindingly obvious.

Following the death of 20 people from the consumption of adulterated cough lozenges the Food Adulteration Act of 1860 was passed in an attempt to curb it's use. The effects were, however, limited and further legislation was required. Foods that were tampered with were either given colour or flavour "enhancers" or bulking agents ,which diluted the strength of the original product.

Powdered glass was added to sugar, mahogany shavings added to tea and red lead added to cheese to "liven" the colour. Debra has recreated here, her interpretation of what the unscrupulous grocer would have had in his shop.....probably well hidden behind the counter.

In a handcrafted box are a selection of glass and brass vials, all labelled with chemicals which were actually used at the time. There is also a little spoon, for your grocer to measure the correct amount! Although designed with a shop interior in mind the set would look equally good in any medical, chemist or alchemy scene.

12th scale game keepers shed and paraphernalia

This delightful piece was inspired by [Deb's] Granddad Jim. Although not a game keeper (he was a gardener) he had a keen sense for nature...with a rather no-nonsense approach! The shed is entirely handcrafted and populated by [Debra].



The outside is weathered and worn with moss on the roof and an algaeic tinge to the vertical wooden panels which make up the exterior. The door is fixed in place, as the front opens to access the interior. The sign on the door announces the shed as "Keeper's Rest",it is padlocked and bolted.



The interior is furnished with a large assortment of items. To the left is and aged desk and shelf, with worn stool. In the same corner is a little black, pot-bellied stove, whose pipe goes through the roof and can be seen from outside with a little rain cover. An opening leather strapped fishing creel stands under the desk and it's accompanying rod and fly case are by the stove and on the desk respectively.



Two shelves at the back hold a variety of items-2 poison bottles,3 traps of varying size, a clear bottle of liquid and 2 pots, an empty wooden box, a basket, pot and bottle and finally 2 rolls of wire. On the floor are 2 old metal containers of seed, a basket and a piece of net. The right hand side has a rusty man-trap, spherical rat trap and an oil lamp all hanging on a line of nails.



Next to the door is a rack of pipes and a wedding photograph. Further items on the desk are a functioning pen knife, candle and holder, another oil lamp, a boxed compass (which can be removed),wooden pot with 2 pieces of printed paper and finally in a tiny lidded box, the top removes to reveal the cheekiest, if not the bravest mouse ever!

Although this is being sold as a finished piece I like to think there is enough scope for someone to personalise it further.......perhaps a tea pot, cup and saucer? or a hat? or even a double barrelled shot-gun! All the items (except photo's and pipe rack) can be removed to rearrange as you wish.



Width 8 1/2",front height 5 1/2",height at the back 6 1/4" and depth 4 1/4".

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

This would make an excellent basis for the construction of an artist's studio. Perfect for a room box, spare room and especially the attic or basement.

It stands 4 3/4" high,3 1/2" wide and 5" deep, including the projection of the seat. There is a treadle style pedal under the traditional straddle seat. On the shelves are a selection of tools and pots, these are all fixed in place.

Handmade in The British Isles by Deb.

As ever this item is totally handcrafted and unique. Consisting of a 12th scale clock case, an exquisite item in it's own right, then the back is hinged to reveal a selection of horology related items, the work bench with merchants chest and a selection of spares in a brass dish. In front of the bench is an incredibly tiny chair.



There are a total of 4 clocks, one of which is a grandfather clock and 1 further spares or merchants chest which stands on the floor next to the bench.

Width 1 1/4" by 3/4" deep.

A truly unique and delightful talking point for your doll's house or miniature collection.

Dollhouse tray of estate style brooches.



Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

On a gold tone tray,with suede backing- 5 estate style brooches. Perfect for a shop or lady's dressing table.

24th or 1/2" scale Tudor writing set.



Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Tiny Tudor writing set for a 1/2" scale doll's house. Just 1 1/8" wide it has tiny decorative feet, fancy metal corners and a central section of green leather.

Sitting on top is an inkwell with quill (fixed in place) and 2 aged, sealed scrolls.

Dollhouse lady's vanity tray.



Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Highly detailed vanity tray with delightful selection of items....4 perfume bottles, a brush, shoe horn, cuticle stick and very pretty powder puff in a gold box with removable lid.

All these sit on the tray, but are not fixed in place so you can arrange them as you wish. Width of tray 2".

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.



Incredibly detailed and very handsome, this item would look great in any 12th scale Tudor doll's house of substance.

The aged slope has "iron" decals, is hinged and has a faux lock.



The inside is fully populated with tied and sealed scrolls, a tiny wooden box of "sealing wax" and wooden seal, a fully functioning pen knife, leather book with blank pages, a tiny brass cross and the essential "pewter" inkwell with quills (fixed) and sand shaker and last but not least...a "pewter" candle holder with candle!



Width 2 1/2",depth 2" and height 1"

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

This extremely pretty item would make a wonderful addition to any miniature collection, perfect as a dolls' house for your doll's house or as a fairy house in the garden.



Measuring just under 2" wide it is an incredibly detailed piece for it's wee size. The leaded "windows", opening front door and swathes of climbers and chimney stack add to the appeal.



The back is left open to reveal the interior, whitewashed with wooden floors and fully furnished. There are 2 fireplaces, table, settle, bed and several chests which are all fixed in place. All the items can be removed.

12th scale miniature.



Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

A tiny little mouse is as surprised as the house owner.

Entirely OOAK and handcrafted ,he is exposed by the removal of the box lid, sitting on a pile of scrap lace.

Box length 13/16" or 21mm approx.

12th scale miniature.



Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Fantastically detailed item, a lady's travelling box of perfume/cosmetic bottles and a complete set of manicure items, with central trinket pot. In a delightful cloisonné box 4cm or 1 1/2" wide. All the items can be removed.

12th scale miniature



Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

This tiny delightful little piece would make a stunning addition to any 12th scale doll's house. It has a marbled effect high gloss finish, the bottom is lined with aged suede and has a faux lock and tasselled "key" at the front. Width-3/4", height roughly the same.

12th Scale Doctor or Apothecary Armoire

This is a commercially made piece, which Deb has customised. The top contains glass jars which have brass lids and all contain "ingredients".

The 2 drawers contain a selection of brass tins and a spoon - these are all fixed in place. There are 3 faux keyholes, with protruding "keys" and beautifully detailed handles to the drawers.

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Delightful!A perfect addition to the dressing table of the lady of the house. On a brass tray, 5 intricately detailed bracelets. Width of tray-1 3/8".

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Bleeding a patient was, for hundreds of years, thought to cure all manner of ills. From teething children to headaches, the removal of blood (phlebotomy) was regarded as in invaluable tool in re-balancing the bodies' humours. This set consists of a lancet, which has a fully pivoting blade, a glass cup (which would be warmed, then placed onto the cut; the resulting vacuum created by the cooling glass would swiftly draw out the desired amount of blood........but if the "doctor" thought this amount insufficient more could be drawn using the pump! It could then be assessed and measured in the bowl.

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Perfect,tiny scales and "weights",with stand for a 12th scale apothecary scene....perhaps also suitable for a haberdashery,or even a kitchen.Non-functioning,widthof scales 11/16".

12th scale miniature
Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.
The perfect and essential item for your doll's house medical scene!A tiny and delightfully detailed microscope with a tray of slides.Height of microscope-1 1/4",length of slide tray-3/4".

Fabulously detailed Shoemaker's Workbench

This and other 12th scale miniatures now available on Debra's website

12th Scale Lady's Travelling Cloisonné Perfume Case

This delightful little item would make an outstanding addition to any miniature lady's collection. Consisting of a cloisonné box which is hinged and has a chain carrying handle. Inside are 7 tiny, toning "bottles" with brass caps. They sit in indentations in the box and all can be removed. Width of box-1 1/4"

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.



This stunning, delicate item contains 5 very ornate hair combs, all of which can be removed from the box....which measures 1 1/4" across; it is hinged and has a delightful chain handle. The largest comb is a tad over 1/2".

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.



The Tudor's were a relatively illiterate lot, those at the lower end of the social scale particularly so. Tutoring was for the children of wealthy merchants or titled families.....so if your Tudor 12th scale abode is from the lower classes this item would look out of place.



The upper classes, however, loved to correspond and this item is representative of that. Consisting of a darkly stained wooden writing tray, with "pewter" corners sit the obligatory items-a leather bound, fastening book with aged blank pages, "pewter" inkwell with quills and a sander (the absorbent used pre-blotting paper).



An aged scroll with wax seal, a delightful and very tiny box of sealing wax ...and the tiniest "pewter" seal, with wooden handle, just 1/2" long.

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Tudor Loom



This delightful little item would look outstanding in a period house, being particularly suitable for medieval or Tudor. It is entirely handcrafted and stands 4 3/4" tall,5 3/4" long and 3" wide.

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

A wonderful and very unusual item here which would add a great talking point for you doctor's office, optician's, chemist or even curio cabinet. In a handcrafted wooden box, with snug fitting lid, just 5/8" or 16mm long sit 8 tiny "glass " eyes. They are fixed in place.

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

This exquisite little piece would look fabulous sitting on the desk, in the study of the master of the house. Consisting of a handcrafted wooden box just 7/16 " or 12 mm wide. Inside is a very tiny compass (non-functioning) which is just 7/32" or 6 mm wide..

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Tudor life was very hard, rich or poor illness was a constant battle, always threatening, with very little to be done to combat it. Folklore and herbal cures formed a high percentage of the armament available. Families would turn to whatever advice was available, much as we do today, in a desperate attempt to cure a sick member-especially a child.



One of these "cures" centred around the magical properties believed to be held by the umbilical cord. Following the birth the mother would be encouraged to keep the cord, in the belief that should the child succumb to a disease of the stomach application or ingestion of the saved item would heal the sick child.

With this in mind Deb has recreated such, which would make a wonderfully accurate and unique addition to a 12th scale Tudor house. The dark wooden box measuring just 7/8" or 2 cm long, has an intricate "pewter" decal, denoting it's importance and is "lined" with "lead".Inside the beautifully detailed leather drawstring bag is an extremely tiny withered cord.

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Handsome, unique and totally handcrafted this incredibly detailed piece is an essential addition to any 12th scale medical/apothecary scene. Standing 1 3/4 " (4cm) tall and 1 1/2" (2.75cm) wide the scales have a pivoting arm with ceramic effect trays at each end.



Inside the drawer sitting snugly in their indentations are four "brass" weights, a pencil and fastening leather book with blank pages.

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12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

When Amelia first walked out with William James all her dreams came true. They had exchanged glances both in church and the village and were quite clearly, for all to see, smitten with each other.

Permission was obtained, by William from Amelia's father for them to become better acquainted. Their first meeting with the accompaniment of Amelia's aunt was a walk in the locality of Amelia's house. It took them past glorious summer fields of flowers and William, keen to make an impression stooped to pick a summer posy for a blushing Amelia. When the time came for William to go, they both knew this would be the first of many shared memories and as William strode home, feeling ten feet tall Amelia rushed to her room with the posy.

Keen to preserve this special day she set about pressing the flowers in one of the family's heavy books, whilst recalling each precious second of their walk and planning the sort of picture she would eventually make with the preserved flowers. It would have to be heart shaped, wouldn't it?

Entirely handcrafted and very highly detailed we have a wooden tray 2 1/8" (2.75cm) long, with silver feet and silver leaf shaped handles. Sitting on the tray is a the delightful posy,a leather book with several petals and leaves in place and a tiny pair of scissors. All the items are fixed in place.

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.



This beautifully detailed item would grace the interior of any doll's house. The blotter is covered in William Morris paper, has a central blotting space with elaborate brass corners. The letter rack holds pieces of paper and functioning envelopes. There is also a brass box of stamps and elaborate inkwell with fixed quills.

For the12th scale miniature setting.

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

This delightful little item is a unique, multimedia, artist piece.

Standing just 2 1/2" or 6 .5cm tall the stump is surrounded by greenery and highly detailed flowers.



Stone effect steps wind their way to the 1st residence. It has a wee door which opens and inside is a very tiny bed.



The second home is at the top of the tree, it also has an opening door and tiny bed.

For the12th scale miniature setting.

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Art boxes were very popular single room displays amongst wealthy collectors, often commissioned on a personal theme, mirroring a favourite shop or a special room in the house.

This one has a shiny, black finish with gold accents and inside a sweet little parfumerie. The interior is decorated with William Morris, Tom Tit design paper. On the back wall is the "doorway" into the shop, represented by 2 open brass, "diamond leaded doors" and one fixed closed in the centre.

The view outside is of the sky. Just inside the doors are a set of steps, on the top of which is a very tiny plant, standing in a gold pot. The floor is varnished wood and standing on it are a counter, with dishes of bath pearls, whilst on the opposite side is a "tall" cabinet, full of very, very tiny perfume bottles. Behind the counter, on the wall is a shelf with more tiny bottles. It is protected by an acetate front.

Height-3" or 7 1/2cm,width-1 6/8" or 4 1/2cm.

Unique handcrafted miniatures.
Made in the British Isles.

The upper class Victorians having so much spare time on their hands were particularly keen on their hobbies. Painting being one of the most popular. With this in mind Debra has created this exquisite piece.



Entirely handcrafted in wood and painted black, with elegant brass decals to two corners; it has decorative hinges and clasp-both functioning. The inside is compartmentalised to hold both brass tubes of "oil paints"( some of which have been removed from the box, for display purposes) and blocks of "watercolour".There is also a white mixing pallette, palette knife, jars of "turps" and "linseed oil" and a tiny brush, with bristles.

Width of item-1 3/8" or 34 mm and 1 1/8" deep or 28 mm.

Unique handcrafted miniatures.
Made in the British Isles.



In Victorian times remembering a deceased loved one especially if you didn't have a portrait (and very few did!) was extremely difficult. It became common practise to remove a locked of the dead person's hair and to have it encapsulated into jewellery.

This extremely tiny little brooch has been created to follow this fashion for the 12th scale dolls house. It sits in it's velvet lined, handcrafted wooden box,when removed it has a faux clasp to the reverse. The "frame" of the brooch also echoes the fashion of the time, emulating the Whitby jet stone, so beloved in mourning jewelry. Width of box 9/16" or 19 mm, width of brooch 5/18 " or 9 mm.

Unique handcrafted miniatures.
Made in the British Isles.



Born in 1846,in the town of Sandbach in Cheshire to the local rector and his good lady wife, Maude was thought to be a respectful ,well brought up young lady. The delightful exterior, however was in direct contrast to the internal evil. Maude did not suffer fools gladly. She promptly dispatched two suitors, one rather tiresome maid and an unfortunate tinker and knife sharpener who had the misfortune of calling at the family home.



The finger of suspicion pointed in Maude's direction on more than one occasion, but her social standing and expert concealment of her poison invariably led the local constabulary to look elsewhere for the perpetrator. Their suspicions eventually fell onto the kitchen maid, Mary Bourne, who was hanged for the crimes in 1871.Mary's cries can still be heard in the rectory kitchen to this day, on the anniversary of her arrest........and Maude can be seen smiling sweetly from her bedroom window as Mary is led away.



In this tiny little cloisonné box, which is just under 3/4" wide, there is an innocent looking set of manicure items- buffer, file and cuticle stick. When they and their supporting layer are removed they reveal a brass vial of arsenic, which can be removed from the box.



Although this story is from Debra's rather overactive imagination, poisoning was certainly a common choice for the Victorian murderer.!

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

The stethoscope, in it's mono form, was invented due to the reticence of a young doctor to listen to the chest of a female patient by placing his ear directly onto her chest. With childhood memories of sound enhancement, he completed the examination with a rolled stack of paper....noticing how vivid the previously muffled sounds had become with the cone he published his findings. Their use became widespread very soon after, from around 1820.

This piece,12th scale is a perfect addition to any late Georgian or Victorian medical scene. In an aged wooden, hinged and fastening box it fits snugly into it's indentations. Length of box-1 1/4" (33mm), width 3/8" (10mm) approximately.

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

This trio of mini delights would look delightful placed in a dolls' house. The tallest of the three stands 1 1/8" tall, is finished in "gold",the back is hinged and the inside hollow. The smallest at 5/8" is also hinged and hollow, which I suppose makes the first two trinket boxes. The third 6/8" tall and has an open front to display the very tiny Christmas tree inside.

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

An extremely common sight in Medieval and Tudor England ducking stools were used to determine the guilt of witches and later for punishment or correction.

Often seen as the female form of punishment (men tended to be associated more with the stocks) of particular use, so they say for the correcting of scolds and shrewish women......which I take to mean one with the "audacity" to have an opinion contrary to a man's! I think I could well have found myself sitting in one of these seats occasionally!



Some were fixed in situ others had wheels, so a choice of dunking water could be made...pond, river etc. This is based on the latter, although the wheels are fixed. At the end of the arm a seat was suspended with relevant restraints, this has "iron" pegs to which strips of leather are attached. The seat at the end has been made to look well worn and also has algae and a few strands of weed still attached.

When the arm is extended to full height it is 12" tall, the height of the arm support (the central piece from which the arm pivots is 7" high.)

1144th scale miniature
Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

These would have been a common sight in Europe in the 1600's.Worn by "doctor's" who attended the houses of plague victims.

The beak like end would have been stuffed with herbs and spices-unbelievably the mask would have afforded the wearer some protection against disease and the herbs against the terrible stench of bursting buboes!.

1144th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

A wolf in sheep's clothing ........ this perfectly innocent looking box makes the perfect hiding place for the 12th scale prisoner's potions!

In a tiny little cloisonné, hinged box 3 brass vials of deadly poison. Tincture of digitalis, arsenic and wood alcohol, with skull + crossbone design to the top.

They all fit snugly into the indentations in the box the width of which is.-6/8".

Sold to me :-) on eBay.

I'm really chuffed that I managed to secure this beautiful little piece and it's going to look brilliant in my dollhouse.



12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

This beautiful little piece would look very sweet sitting on a dressing table in a lady's boudoir. Measuring just 7/8" wide, the delightful cloisonné box holds a tiny treasure-a silver perfume bottle with chain and thumb ring.

Thumb rings were popular from Georgian times right up until the late 1800's; either carried as an adornment or added to a chatelaine.

1144th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Absolutely adorable, this miniature nativity scene would make a fantastic addition to any Christmas scene.



Approximately 1 1/2" square it consists of hand-carved Mary-kneeling and praying, Joseph standing next to her carrying a shepherds' crook and baby Jesus in a straw lined manger.

The front apex of the stable has a pretty gold and silver star.

12th scale miniature
Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.
The perfect addition to a 12th scale Tudor doll's house, beautifully crafted set of a longbow and feathered arrows with Tudor bodkin style heads.



There are 7 arrows and they fit perfectly into the little green leather quiver.

Length of bow...just under 6".

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Outstandingly detailed for the ultimate finishing touch to a 12th scale writing bureau. A delightful letter rack, with paper and functioning envelopes perfectly- matches with both the design and decals of the writing blotter.



The blotter has a central piece of blotting paper and sitting on top (for photographic purposes-they can all be arranged as you wish) is a brass pot of stamps, letter opener, pencil and very pretty inkwell, out of which protrudes an opulent blue quill pen (the quill is fixed in the inkwell).

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.



This very highly detailed item would make an outstanding addition to any dolls' house, standing in a hallway or perhaps gentlemen's study.



Both items are entirely handcrafted; the wooden fishing rod has a leather handle and individual eyes, through which a very fine line is threaded-the end of which has a tied feather fly and hook. The reel is highly detailed and line is wound around the spool, it is fixed in place.



The fly wallet can be fastened closed (tweezers required!) by threading one end of the strap through the other end. Inside are 5 hooks with tied feather flies. The beautifully soft leather of the case matches that of the rod handle.

Length of rod-7 1/2",length of wallet-3/4".

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1/144th scale miniature



This incredibly sweet little piece is a totally unique, artist creation.

Consisting of a tiny little tree stump which has been transformed by an enterprising fairy into a shop selling fairy provisions. The front of the shop has 2 incredibly detailed windows and an opening hinged door with knobs.



Greenery winds around the gnarled roots round to the back of the shop, where a delicious pie stands cooling on the sill of an open window open window.



Ingeniously the weathered roof can be removed, via the 2 tiny chains with star charms....this allows us to see inside where pies and dishes of provisions stand ready for sale on the counter.



On the floor are wicker like baskets (filled) and 2 further shelves at the front windows.

Width 3 1/2" and height 2".

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Incredibly detailed for the perfect addition to the period 12th scale doll's house, the item is totally handcrafted and consists of a black display case,
with gold trim inside which is an outstandingly detailed pike.



The pike "floats" in the display, amongst the weeds, above the stony floor. Every detail has been captured perfectly, from his mottled stripes to (the bit my children liked the most) his big spiky teeth in his bottom jaw!

It comes in a lovely white gift box, as a Christmas gift for the miniature lover it would be perfect.



Width-just over 2",depth 1" and height-1 3/4".

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

You see lots of these for the ladies but not many for the gents....so here's one with beautifully detailed items laid out on a velvet lined silver tray. With brass shaving soap tin, cut throat razor, real bristled shaving brush and matching green bottles of cologne etc.

All of the items are fixed in place.

Width of tray 1 1/2" approx.

1/144th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Entirely handcrafted and standing on a little piece of Welsh slate this exquisite piece would make an outstanding addition to any miniature collection and what a fabulous talking point it would be, hidden at the bottom of a dolls' house garden.

The house itself has 2 incredibly detailed brass windows, opening shop door and display window. The roof simulates a seed pod with tendril, in keeping with the fairy theme.



Leading to the front door is a slightly elevated stone effect step, either side of which stand two very tiny topiaries in pots. The walls are covered with meandering greenery.



The reverse has been left open for access to the interior. Accommodation is on 2 floors; accessed by the most exquisite brass staircase.



The tasteful interior is lined with William Morris Tom Tit paper, which tones beautifully with the lemon colour of the exterior.



Downstairs are 2 shelves of perfume bottles attached to the walls, a feature display dome, which stands in the window. A tall display of perfume bottles and the shop counter can be removed.



Upstairs is furnished with a delightful little four poster bed, which even has 2 teeny tiny pillows.

Width of slate-4",width of house-2 1/4",height-3 1/4",height of bed 5/8".

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Height of stand, including mask- 5 1/2",width-3 1/4".

This auction is for a truly fabulous piece,
totally handcrafted and unique.

These macabre masks were used certainly from the early 1600's but Debra can't find a start and stop point for their use.

The beak of the mask would have been hollow (this one is solid) and stuffed with various herbs to "clean" the bad air, which it was believed carried the disease.

Thick gauntlets and an amulet belt were also used; the belt amulets would have contained such weird and wonderful items as ground frog bones-these to were also believed to protect the wearer.


On the stand for the items are also 3 containers, which would have been storage vessels for the herbs and amulet contents.


To be factually correct a thick, oiled coat would also have been worn, but as I've said before I'm totally useless with a sewing needle! The term doctor is tad exaggerating, medicine at the time offered no hope at all to plague victims, the role of the doctor was more to confirm death and organise disposal of the bodies.

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Simply stunning! Totally handcrafted and unique this beautiful item would make an outstanding addition to a 12th scale dolls' house shop and the perfect centre piece around which to create and add to; inspirational for a room box.

The counter and vial stand were made by the highly talented Angela Downton - check out her items on eBay id amd5758.

The shelf to the rear was a piece Debra acquired from eBay and has customised with paint and very detailed dainty brass handles. Fifteen unique and highly detailed bottles line the shelves, they are fixed in place.

On the counter is a selection of perfume making pieces, selected vials on a silver tray, a large glass mixing flask with stirrer and contents and lots more jars and containers.

There is also a writing pad, with perfume recipe and order and delightful and incredibly detailed fountain pen-with removable lid and a also pencil.

The vial stand holds a selection of brass vials, with brass tops all with an individual letter label. The drawer is functioning but empty as with the one on the shelf. Height of counter- 3" ,width- 5 1/4".Height of shelf- 2 3/4",width-2 1/2".

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

So sweet! Teeny tiny shoes for a Tudor child. Handcrafted in grey leather, with slashed fronts and toning braid around the bottom.Length-1cm or just under 1/2".

12th scale miniature.

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

The perfect item for the safety conscious lady whilst out and about.

A discreet but lethal dagger, beautifully concealed in a silver stick, with "jet" square jewel at one end and delightful dragonfly handle-and a perfectly innocent appearance until drawn.

Length of stick-1",length of dagger 6/8"

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

The perfect item for the lady's bedroom in a grand Tudor house.
These tiny little shoes are handcrafted in white leather with a heel (heels became popular toward the end of Elizabeth's reign).They have golden heels and are encircled by pearl decals.

They were not designed to be functioning, but may well fit a doll's feet. Length - just over 3/4" or 22mm approx.

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

Pill rollers were an essential piece of equipment to any period chemist, apothecary or even doctor scene. They were used to make pills.

The relevant ingredients would be gathered, mixed and rolled into a sausage shape. This would then be placed to the left of the brass bar on the tray (the tray is the "white" part. The roller part would then be placed to the left of this and be drawn to the right, pushing the mixture into grooves on the tray with the corresponding grooves on the roller.

At the end, the drawer would be opened slightly, for the resulting pills to fall into. The drawer could then be removed for the pills to be taken onto the next stage of the preparation process.

In this entirely handcrafted and unique item the roller moves very neatly along the tray, the drawer is lined in black "velvet" and has a very highly detailed ring handle. Length-1 1/2" and width 1 1/8".

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.



Weren't the Tudors an intriguing lot? The fashion in footwear became more exaggerated toward the end of their period.

The slashed tops of the shoes had been a keenly followed fashion for years but then along came the pointed toe.



Wearing a pair as exaggerated as this would have been a major fashion statement, with some toes being so long and high, they actually required stays, affixed to the leg to hold the toe in place!

These are totally handcrafted in very soft green leather, with a toning trim around the base.Length-15/16".

***Deb Jackson Designs***

12th scale miniature

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

This exquisite piece would look just fabulous-filling an empty space on a desk perhaps? Totally unique and handcrafted with all the items toning beautifully.

A partially drafted letter sits on a very pretty jewlled blotter with an exquisite silver, lidded ink-well to one side. The quill has a "brass" inky tip. All the items are fixed in place, width of blotter - 1 1/2".

12th scale miniature.

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

This would make a fabulous addition to any dolls' house garden or miniature collection. Particularly suited to a Victorian garden, to reflect their obsession with all things supernatural.

Consisting of a sweet little garden bench,5" long and 2" high, with a weathered stone effect. Nestled underneath is the sweetest little fairy house with candle streetlight standing to the right-the candle has a "burned" wick!. It has a matching weathered effect and seedpod roof with incredibly detailed windows and door (non-opening).

The reverse has been left open to access the textured cream interior and the delightful four poster bed (removable).

12th scale miniature.
Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.
Width of shelf- 2" ,Length of chatelaine 2 1/2".

This beautiful and totally unique item would make a welcome addition to any 12th scale dolls' house. Although probably best suited to Victorian it could also fit an upper class Tudor house, due to the intricacy of the vanity box.

The shelf has very pretty and highly detailed brass fretwork supports to both sides. Sitting on it there is a bible, leather covered with a brass cross on the front, the pages of which are blank.

Next is a tiny cloisonné box, a gift from the lady of the house to her favourite servant perhaps? Inside, in the lid is a selection of manicure items-all of which can be removed.

In the base is a cologne bottle, this too can be removed.

Next is a brass pin tray, with 3 pins and a tiny lidded brass vial (these are all stuck in place).

The final item on the top is a candle holder with candle, which has a burned wick. The underside of the shelf has 2 pegs from which a highly detailed chatelaine hangs.

Chatelaines were belts worn from medieval times to Victorian. Some worn more for decorative effect, some for more practical reasons, this is a mix of the two. It is fastened by a solid silver clasp and the waist chain could be altered to fit a specific doll.

The items hanging from it are-a pretty little brass cross, religious items always very popular, a "jet" jewel hanging suggesting the person had been in mourning. Then we have 2 sweet little pomanders, regular bathing being a recent habit these would have been essential and finally two practical items. The first is an incredibly detailed pair of functioning brass scissors and the other a tiny eye glass.

12th scale miniature.

Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.

This delightful item is an absolute essential for any 12th scale church.

Consisting of a very highly decorative censor or incense burner on a dark oak plinth. The censor can be removed and is 3 1/4" in length; the plinth is just under 1".

This is Missy Mousie and, yes, that is a 5 pence piece she is standing on with her table.

Caught here in the middle of icing the Christmas cake with the very fine knife in her hand, it's clear she has more baking planned from the bun tray, eggs etc on her table.

Standing on top of this 5p she is still only half an inch tall.

Missy Mousie is in my own private collection.

Unfortunately, it's really difficult to get a totally clear picture without a decent tripod so you'll have to forgive the quality of the images. If I can get clearer pics I will replace these.

I've included an ordinary 2nd class UK postage stamp in this picture as the standard British stamp may be more familiar to people outside the UK than our ridiculously small 5p pieces.

This intriguing little item was inspired by the Victorian obsession with the collecting of curios, the more outlandish being more desirable, undoubtedly eliciting some stiff competition between like minded Victorian gents!.

It is a collection of vapours from 3 graveyards around the world-Salem, Highgate and Sighisoara (Romania, Transylvania).

The glass vials are purported to contain highly toxic vapours from these ancient evilly charged atmospheres. The vials are empty and are stoppered with aged wadding and sealing wax.

Although made with a gentlemen's Victorian study in mind it would be equally suitable to any occult scene.

The size of the item width-2 1/4",height 2" and depth 3/16" It would need to be attached to a wall with tacky-wax or the like. The unfinished box was commissioned from the extremely talented Angela Downton-check out her fabulous items on ebay id amd5758.

This is an example of co-operation between Debra Jackson and Angela Downton, who provided the unfinished box with the most amazingly thin real glass front. Angela Downton's Ebay id is amd5758 ... well worth a peek at what she's offering!

The box now contains a tiny little feathered wren, standing atop a tiny post, surrounded by "moss", beak wide open, singing his little heart out, delightful! Width- 1 " and depth 5/8".

Totally hand crafted and unique this timeless piece would suit the interior setting of any doll's house from the Victorian era onwards.

Consisting of a small wooden tray with raised sides and brass handles, in which there is a varied selection of Palaeontology paraphernalia.

The items are - a pile of "finished" Fossils, three rock etchers in a silver rack (which can be removed), a hammer and chisel, writing pad and pencil, glass jar of varnish and a paintbrush (not in the photograph).

Behind the glass jar is a pile of rocks waiting to be worked and a wooden box with clear lid, hinged and inside on aged wadding a selection of claws and teeth.

Width 3 1/8 inch Depth 2 1/8 inch.

Totally handcrafted and unique this stunning and very highly detailed little item would make a fine addition to any doll's house. Standing 2 3/4" tall, it will give a very elegant touch, especially the cigarette in the holder.

There is also ash and more, "smoked" and stubbed butts in the tray.

This incredibly handsome little piece started out as a regular piece of furniture, bought by Debra with the intention to turn into something more.

Standing 3 1/4" high, it has been painted black and now has a high shine finish with gold accents. The top lifts to reveal 6 glass containers with brass lids, all contain "liquids" or solids to mimic the detailed labels - these can be removed from the black, velvet like lining.

The 2 lined drawers contain a selection of brass tins and a measuring spoon.(these items are fixed in place).

The drawers also have Chippendale style handles and faux key plates with the key tails protruding, as does the main body of the piece, which also has a fob attached to it's tail.

It would make a particularly fine addition to a pharmacy / apothecary / doctor scene - especially Victorian.

This incredibly pretty totally unique item would make a wonderful addition to any scene, perfect for the bedroom of a little girl in a doll's house, toy or antique in a shop or even as a fairy shop.

The front has 5 incredibly detailed windows and ironmongery to the non-opening door a tiny sign, above the door announces the shop as a "maison poupee". The back is left open for access to the two floors.

The ground floor contains the shop which has 3 shelves and a counter with a total of 8 dolls' houses, including fairy style and a church.

All items are fixed in place apart from the larger dolls' house, standing on the floor. This can be removed and has itself an open back and 2 floors.

The upstairs of the shop houses the work room; in here there is a little work bench, which has on top of it a selection of wood in a container, a partially completed dolls' house, a tool box and various "pots of paint. A little stool sits in front of the bench.

There are also 2 mahogany trunks, with highly detailed handles and a completed fairy house stands by the window. Again all the items are fixed in place.

Height of house -2 3/4",width-1 7/8".

This fantastic item would make a wonderful addition to a 12th scale medieval or Tudor scene.

Perfect for a grand Tudor house, as the centrepiece for a work room and equally for a shop or artisan's house, the loom stands 4 3/4" high,4 1/2" wide and 5 1/2" long.

The height of the work area is 2",to reflect both the height of the seat used and the fact that the Tudors were considerably shorter than us!

This is a tiny mummified person and "coffin".

The box is another little gem from Angela Downton, check out her fab. items at amd5758. It has been painted with a bronze effect and inside is a tiny mummified person-just 1" long

This totally opulent and exquisite item would grace the interior of any dolls' house.

Yet again the wonderful Angela Downton provided the unfinished box...check out her items on ebay id. amd5758,always worth a peep! The box is a riot of blues and gold, with delightful little carrying chain, attached to the box via the golden dragonfly decals. There is also a dragonfly on the top, surrounded by filigree, gold, metalwork "corners".

The inside is decorated with William Morris design.

The lid holds a brush and comb, kept in place by tiny chains.

The entire inside is compartmented to hold the individual items. On the front edge are 3 delightfully detailed perfume bottles, which are designed to lie down when out of the box. Opposite the bottles a shelf holds a powder compact (hinged), 2 further containers(non functioning) and an opening brass box which contains 2 beautifully detailed hair combs and a brooch,(these are fixed in place).

The shelf on which these stand can be removed and underneath there is a gold trinket pot and hair receiver-these can both be removed and the lids taken off.

It is almost a 1" cube.

The photographs do not do this piece justice.

This incredibly tiny little house is completely handcrafted. It sits on a little piece of Welsh slate.

The house has 4 windows and a hinged, opening door, which has a door "knob" and storm lantern above. The exterior is painted a subtle blue, typical of the houses found lining Cornish villages.

There are many tiny "weathered" pebbles, miniscule, real shells and a small amount of foliage. There is also the tiniest rowing boat, with oars standing at the front.

The back is open to allow access and there is accommodation on 2 levels. On the ground floor is a chair, table and inglenook fireplace and "trunk". Upstairs there is a bed, wardrobe and group of "boxes". All the furniture is toning.

Height of house 2 1/4" to the top of the chimney, width 2". Height of table 3/16"