DJD Designs Miniature Magic
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I've set up this lens to showcase the items of eBay seller jamnatmat, *DJD* Designs, and her work in one of a kind miniatures for dollhouses and displays.
These handmade, unique items are truly special and this seller has built up quite a following already for her beautiful, tiny works of art. They are highly collectable and I am lucky enough to own a very few.
Debra creates for all scales of dollhouse miniature and all periods in history, fitting in perfectly with any vintage display or in any vintage dollhouse. These also look fantastic in shadow-box room displays.
Debra welcomes commissions for special items.
Debra has her own website. She's a wife and mother to 3 children so how she finds the time for this beats me but I'm very glad she does :-)
I hope you enjoy seeing and reading about Debra's work.
The vast majority of the text in these modules is from Debra's own descriptions of the items.
DJD at Kensington
Debs shows a customer some of her miniatures.
12th scale weaving loom.
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 and is not the same as the loom this lens but similar.
If you see an item Deb has made and would like something similar for your own miniature setting please contact her through her website www.debjacksondesigns.com
Doll's house boxed compass...very tiny.
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..
Gent's vanity tray, cut throat razor etc
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.
Doll's house brass fountain pens, removable tops.
Doll's house 12th scale miniature, handcrafted in the British Isles.
Two tiny brass "fountain" pens for a 12th scale scene. They have "nibs" and the jewelled lids can be removed.
Elegant pedestal ashtray ....OOAK...
Doll's house 12th scale miniature, handcrafted in the British Isles.
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.
12th scale church censor on plinth ... OOAK
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".
12th scale mouse in a box of lace
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.
Exquisite 12th scale, Victorian artists' box OOAK
Unique handcrafted miniatures.
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.
Exquisite mourning brooch, with lock of hair +case
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.
Flower pressing Miss Amelia Worth's love token.
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 Faberge style eggs x 3
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.
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".
Lady's earring bracelet box.
Handmade in The British Isles by Deb.
Another item for the lady of the house, as always an entirely handcrafted, hinged, wooden box containing a very pretty jewellery selection-gold and pink toned bracelet and earring set. W-3/8", depth 1/2".
12th scale lady's travelling vanity, cloisonné box.
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.
Lady's travelling cloisonné box.
Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.
Incredibly pretty item for the collector who insists on just that little bit more detail. The genuine cloisonné box is just under 1 1/4" wide contains all the essential items for the fashionable period lady.
In the lid are a selection of manicure items and a shoe horn. The base contains 2 decorative boxes, with removable lids-one hair receiver (used to collect hair from brushes and combs, for later use in the making of hair pieces) and a trinket box-both have removable lids.
Each side of the boxes is a delightful brass topped bottle, perhaps with lady's cologne?
12th Scale Lady's Travelling Cloisonné Perfume Case
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 tiny, exquisite decorative box
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.
Dollhouse tray of estate style brooches
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.
Exquisite cloisonné box of ornate hair combs.
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".
Dollhouse jewelry -bracelets,high detail-OOAK.
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".
Silver perfume bottle with thumb ring +box.OOAK.
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.
12th scale palaeontologist's work tray....OOAK...
1/12 the scale miniature, handcrafted in the British Isles.
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.
12th scale fishing rod + tied feather flies!OOAK
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".
12th scale Pike taxidermy + gift box .OOAK..
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".
Teeny, tiny taxidermy! Wren. Feathered, glass front!
12th scale miniature.
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".
Tudor longbow +quiver of arrows. OOAK.
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 Tudor umbilical cord and box-factual.
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 Tudor small childs' shoes.
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 Tudor lady's shoes...OOAK...
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 Tudor dandy's shoes...OOAK...
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".
Doll's house Tudor wrting slope + effects
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"
24th or 1/12" 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.
12th scale writing set,Tudor,very detailed.
12th scale miniature
Handmade in The British Isles by Debra.
The Tudors 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 writing blotter,part complete letter.
***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".
Desk set,stamps,quills,envelopes -high detail
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.
Dolls' house writing set. Incredible detail. OOAK.
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).
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gemjane Jan 29, 2012 @ 12:20 pm | delete
- What a lot of precious and cleverly made little miniatures!
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StacyBirch May 4, 2011 @ 3:29 am | delete
- this is a really neat lens.
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Dec 31, 2010 @ 11:14 am | delete
- It is so great to see someone who loves to this stuff and sharring usefull info
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alteredkat
Nov 11, 2010 @ 7:40 am | delete
- soooooo tiny...just makes me want to play house! ...thanks for sharing and hey, thanks for visiting my "Steampunk Style Jewelry" book review lens...I appreciate your visit and comments.
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CinivaKat
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