All my handmade items are highlighted with "Made and signed by Val Harper ." Most items are One of a Kind (OOAK) and are handmade by me (Val Harper) and each is signed on the bottom where space allows. These are unique and I only make a couple per month. I consider all commissions, so please feel free to contact me with any special requests. Go to the Purchase and Contact page for details of how to pay / postage costs etc. UNIQUE MINIATURESAS SEEN IN DOLLS HOUSE WORLDWell, here I am.... my 15 minutes of fame at long last!This is Issue 209 January 2010 The items mentioned in the article can be seen below or on my Archive Page. THE MARIE ANTOINETTE BEDThis bed has been painted, distressed, and dressed and signed by me Val Harper. I consider this one of my best creations to date and I am really happy with it. It is a double bed measuring W14 x D17. H15.5cm. All the bedding is made from silk and lace and silk crepe. All the bedding is fixed in place except for the blue gold throw which although starched to shape, it is removable so you can view the bed end. This is one of a kind. No two of these beds will be alike. This is is my own design and therefore cannot be copied.£135.00 REF OOAK FILLED LADIES WRITING TABLE Stunning item by me Val Harper This is an “antique white” Ladies Writing Desk made to look tired and worn. Filled with allsorts of items all fixed in place: book, flower, bottles and jars, love letters, cuppa with lemon, quills, jewellery, old envelopes, leather open diary, string of pearls, fabulously stunning watch on chain coat, etc etc etc. Genuine antique lace is used for the shawl on the chair. I loved making this item. It is the only one of it’s kind. I might make some more but no two will be alike. £92.00 REF OOAK FILLED HALL STANDStunning item by me Val HarperThis is an antique white hall stand made to look tired and worn. Filled with allsorts of items all fixed in place. Old books, flowers, bottles, parcels, basket of chocolates, coat, ballet slippers, shawl, ornate wooden box, gents watch etc etc etc. I loved making this item. It is the only one of it’s kind. I might make some more but no two will be alike. £92.00Althought this item has been sold, I do make them to commission. Each is slightly different but the overlall feel and effect are the same.SOLD DOLLHOUSE MINIATURETiny box of french biscuits made by the incredible American Artisan Susan Harmon. Designed especially to look old, this is a one of a kind item. Susan is renowned the world over for her clever and highly detailed miniatures. Each piece is signed by the artist or has a teent tiny sticker on the base. £34.95 Fabulous shop display in pinks with lots of little boxes and bottles all handmade by me (Val Harper). All items are fixed in place but I can make it with the items loose on request. This is a white 3 tier metal display handfinished in dark dusky pink to give a slightly distrsses look. It measures: H14cm x W9.5cm x D4cmI have several types of toiletries cabinets /tables and displays available in both the "Wedding" and also the "shop accessories" pagesREF: PINK TALL 3 TIER METAL£22.50 DOMED TRUNK FILLED WITH LOTS OF BOOKS, SCROLLS, MANUSCRIPTS, PAPERS ETC. PERFECT FOR AN ATTIC OR BOX ROOM, ANTIQUE OR CURIO SHOP. THE TRUNK IS WRAPPED IN A MAP DESIGN FABRIC MADE BY ME, AS ARE ALL THE BOOKS AND SCROLLS. ALL THE ITEMS ARE FIXED IN PLACE AND THE LID IS FIXED OPEN.THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND ITEM. NO TWO WILL BE ALIKE AS THEY ARE ALL HANDMADE.MEASURES:w7.5cm x 7.8cm x d5.4cm £28.00 CREAM & GOLD BED WITH IVORY & GOLD BEDDINGThe bed is hand finished in Cream and gold mottle. The bedding with silk jacquard bedding and lace over silk coverlets, this is a stunningly elegant double bed. Bedding is fixed in place.SOLD GARDEN STORAGE SHED.All the little items are fixed in place. One of a kind.Measures: h15.5cm x d5cm x w7.5cm£27.95 DOLLS HOUSE ARTIST LARGE ARTISTS SINKFabulous for your artist's setting. All items are fixed in place and the sink is blocked!£25.00 Dollhouse artist Small Artist's sink. All items are fixed in place and the sink is blocked!£16.00 Dolls House Miniature SurgeonMicroscope and ManualVictorian Scientific InstrumentAntique Effect1/12 scale.............ooakThis wonderful scientific Victorian instrument in 1/12 th scale is a handmade one of a kind piece .It has a wooden base with removable drawer and has a Manual plus 3 “slides”. The book is just for display and is not readable and says: "The Use of the Microscope Manual " and on the back : "BAUSCH Optical Co." The item is signed by the maker Cami of Greece.The detail is outstanding in every way.Size :(aprox) base w: 2 cm x d 2 cmall h 5.5 cm book h 1.3 cmMaterials: wood,metal,paper£55.00 Dolls House Medical Medical Urodynamic AparatusEntirely Handmade by Cami in Greece1:12 scaleThis fabulous item is a wonderful copy of a real Victorian medical implement. This was used to study pressure and flow through the urinary tract and bladder. It was designed around a real piece of apparatus on display in the museum of medical history, Florida as part of the Goldbeyer Collection. Size: Box h35mm x w 50mm x d30mm and is made from a misture of materials: fimo, metal, real glass. The item is signed by the maker Cami of Greece.£55.00 Dolls House Pink Silk ChairFabulous silk upholstered bedroom chair. This also has a little matching cushion.By Pan Miniatures.£16.95 CREAM & GOLD BED WITH WHITE & PEACH BEDDINGThe bed is hand finished in Cream with gold pink mottle. The bedding is white silk with lace over silk coverlets, this is a stunningly elegant double bed. Bedding is fixed in place.£ 27.95 Dolls House SofaFabulous silk sofa with cupids and birds. This also has a little blue throw and bouquet of flowers.By Pan Miniatures.£24.95 Dollhouse Artists Sketch PadThis is an artisan handcrafted dollhouse (miniature) item. You are bidding on an artist's sketch pad handcrafted in dollhouse (1/12) scale by miniature artisan Stephen La Rocco. This 1 1/2" x 2" pad is a perfectly scaled (18" x 24") pad. The cream cover indicates that this is sketch paper, and the graphics on the front are very lovely. The dainty writing is crystal clear, and identifies the 20-sheet pad as "medium weight". Best of all, the sheets inside the pad really are white sketch paper! The front cover is bound to a cardboard backing with a black strip across the top. This is a great accessory for the artist's studio and is appropriate for adult collectors of fine dollhouse miniatures. (Little stand is available separately.)£4.95 Hunting Knife.This is an artisan handcrafted dollhouse (miniature) item. This is a nice quality knife with leather sheath handcrafted in dollhouse (1/12) scale by Shirley Peterson of "Prestige Leather" miniatures. The knife measures approximately 1" in length and the sheath 1 1/4" in length. It features (painted) "rivets" and a belt loop, making it wearable on the belt of a dollhouse doll.£4.95 Toiletries TinThis is one of a kind by me, Val Harper. Two little bottles and three pearly hand soaps. This tin measurea a teensy 20mm x 10mm. The items are fixed.£22.95 Overflowing Pirate Treasure Chest. It is One of a kind, handmade and signed by me and is full of treasures: jewels; glass brandy bottle; pieces of eight; sword, jeweled dagger; skull; jeweled mirror; real sea shells; tiny pearls and diamontes etc. Entirely handmade by me and not available anywhere else. All items are fixed in place. Price £19.95. 1:12 Doctor Medical e.n.t - Conversation Tube in Etui. Entirely Handmade by Cami in Greece This is a wonderful victorian medical tool One of a Kind handmade item. The original dates to the mid 19th century. The trumpet section is engraved with a minimal design of a silvery colour. The outer case is called an Etui and is made of leather with the original makers name of :JOHN WEISS & SON. The detail in this item is outstanding in very way. The item is signed by the maker Cami of Greece. £55.00 Dollhouse Surgical Binaural StethoscopeVictorian Medical InstrumentEntirely Handmade by Cami in Greece This is a wonderful victorian medical tool One of a Kind handmade item. 1:12th scale. This wonderful medical Victorian tool in 1/12 th scale is handmade one of a kind piece. An early (circa 1870) copy of a Cammann binaural stethoscope with the chest and ear pieces and joints made from metal. Like the original, it has an elasticted tension band for retaining the tubes in position. This was the first tension mechanism used by Cammann and was later replaced with various spring loaded devices. The stethoscope id complete with a black leather etui. Inside the black leather etui is the wording: "Dr Cammann Tiemann & Co". The detail is outstanding in every way.Approx. Size: etui w3cmMaterial: metal , polymer clay.elastic,leather £55.00 Fabulous real marble End table on gold french ormolou style pedestal. Measuring Wcm x Hcm x Dcm £15.95 Fabulous real marble coffee table on gold french ormolou style pedestal. Measuring W9.2cm x H3.2cm x D4.3cm £15.95 VAL HARPER SIGNATURE BEDThis bed has been designed by me. Only I make these original unmade beds. This is an old fashioned brass style bed. The quilt is by an American Artisan. The sheets and pillows are cotton. All crumpled and rumpled, the bedding is fixed in place.I can make this bed to order on commission. I can do different colours and styles to your request.£27.95 Dolls House FurnitureCHAIR & MATCHING TABLE This is a fabulous black and white set: a chair and matching tabl with a vase of flowers by the superior miniaturist "My-Newt". Fabulous items for a bedroom or day room or shop.£27.95 Dolls House Miniature.Saddle Stand: Wood and Leather. This is an artisan handcrafted item.This is a precious wood saddle stand with leather accents handcrafted in dollhouse (1/12) scale by Shirley Peterson of "Prestige Leather" miniatures. The saddle stand measures 2 3/4" tall, 1 3/4" deep and 1 1/4" wide. It features leather ends which are "branded" with horse head insignia. This is an ideal accessory for the miniature stable or tack shop, and appropriate for adult collectors of artisan quality dollhouse miniature accessories. The saddle fits perfectly on this saddle stand.£16.95 Dollhouse Miniature SaddleWestern Saddle This is an artisan handcrafted item This is an absolutely incredible brown leather western saddle handcrafted in dollhouse (1/12) scale to perfection by Shirley Peterson of "Prestige Leather" miniatures. This outstanding quality saddle measures 2" from front to back and 3 1/4" from horn to stirrup. It features lots of neat working loops and buckles, swinging stirrups and decorative things (is my limited knowledge of saddles showing?) all over, and it's appropriate for adult collectors of artisan quality miniatures. This saddle fits perfectly on the saddle stand below.£39.95 Dollhouse Christmas Table PINE CHRISTMAS TABLEThis fabulous table was designed by me. It has all those little things one needs to get ready for christmas. Pressies, gift wrap, scissors, Poinsettia, baubbles, bags and boxes. Really delightful item. All items are fixed in place except the plant which is loose.(REF: Christmas Table1)£22.95 Dolls House Christmas ANTIQUE PINE CHRISTMAS TABLE This fabulous table was designed by me. It has all those little things one needs to get ready for christmas. Pressies, gift wrap, scissors, Poinsettia, baubbles, bags and boxes. Really delightful item. All items are fixed in place except the plant which is loose.(REF: Christmas Table 2)£22.95 More Items added regularly, so check back soon or you might miss that perfect item. Don't forget, I consider all commissions too!
All my handmade items are highlighted with "Made and signed by Val Harper ." Most items are One of a Kind (OOAK) and are handmade by me (Val Harper) and each is signed on the bottom where space allows. These are unique and I only make a couple per month. I consider all commissions, so please feel free to contact me with any special requests.
Go to the Purchase and Contact page for details of how to pay / postage costs etc.
UNIQUE MINIATURES
AS SEEN IN DOLLS HOUSE WORLD
Well, here I am.... my 15 minutes of fame at long last!
This is Issue 209 January 2010
The items mentioned in the article can be seen below or on my Archive Page.
THE MARIE ANTOINETTE BED
This bed has been painted, distressed, and dressed and signed by me Val Harper. I consider this one of my best creations to date and I am really happy with it. It is a double bed measuring W14 x D17. H15.5cm. All the bedding is made from silk and lace and silk crepe. All the bedding is fixed in place except for the blue gold throw which although starched to shape, it is removable so you can view the bed end. This is one of a kind. No two of these beds will be alike.
This is is my own design and therefore cannot be copied.
£135.00
REF OOAK FILLED LADIES WRITING TABLE
Stunning item by me Val Harper
This is an “antique white” Ladies Writing Desk made to look tired and worn. Filled with allsorts of items all fixed in place: book,
flower, bottles and jars, love letters, cuppa with lemon, quills, jewellery, old envelopes, leather open diary, string of pearls, fabulously stunning watch on chain coat, etc etc etc. Genuine antique lace is used for the shawl on the chair. I loved making this item. It is the only one of it’s kind. I might make some more but no two will be alike.
£92.00
REF OOAK FILLED HALL STAND
This is an antique white hall stand made to look tired and worn. Filled with allsorts of items all fixed in place. Old books, flowers, bottles, parcels, basket of chocolates, coat, ballet slippers, shawl, ornate wooden box, gents watch etc etc etc. I loved making this item. It is the only one of it’s kind. I might make some more but no two will be alike.
Althought this item has been sold, I do make them to commission. Each is slightly different but the overlall feel and effect are the same.
SOLD
DOLLHOUSE MINIATURE
Tiny box of french biscuits made by the incredible American Artisan Susan Harmon. Designed especially to look old, this is a one of a kind item. Susan is renowned the world over for her clever and highly detailed miniatures. Each piece is signed by the artist or has a teent tiny sticker on the base.
£34.95
Fabulous shop display in pinks with lots of little boxes and bottles all handmade by me (Val Harper). All items are fixed in place but I can make it with the items loose on request. This is a white 3 tier metal display handfinished in dark dusky pink to give a slightly distrsses look. It measures: H14cm x W9.5cm x D4cm
I have several types of toiletries cabinets /tables and displays available in both the "Wedding" and also the "shop accessories" pages
REF: PINK TALL 3 TIER METAL
£22.50
DOMED TRUNK FILLED WITH LOTS OF BOOKS, SCROLLS, MANUSCRIPTS, PAPERS ETC. PERFECT FOR AN ATTIC OR BOX ROOM, ANTIQUE OR CURIO SHOP. THE TRUNK IS WRAPPED IN A MAP DESIGN FABRIC MADE BY ME, AS ARE ALL THE BOOKS AND SCROLLS. ALL THE ITEMS ARE FIXED IN PLACE AND THE LID IS FIXED OPEN.
THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND ITEM. NO TWO WILL BE ALIKE AS THEY ARE ALL HANDMADE.
MEASURES:w7.5cm x 7.8cm x d5.4cm
£28.00
CREAM & GOLD BED WITH IVORY & GOLD BEDDING
The bed is hand finished in Cream and gold mottle. The bedding with silk jacquard bedding and lace over silk coverlets, this is a stunningly elegant double bed. Bedding is fixed in place.
GARDEN STORAGE SHED.
All the little items are fixed in place. One of a kind.
Measures: h15.5cm x d5cm x w7.5cm
£27.95
DOLLS HOUSE ARTIST
LARGE ARTISTS SINK
Fabulous for your artist's setting. All items are fixed in place and the sink is blocked!
£25.00
Dollhouse artist
Small Artist's sink. All items are fixed in place and the sink is blocked!
£16.00
Dolls House Miniature Surgeon
Microscope and Manual
Victorian Scientific Instrument
Antique Effect
1/12 scale.............ooak
This wonderful scientific Victorian instrument in 1/12 th scale is a handmade one of a kind piece .It has a wooden base with removable drawer and has a Manual plus 3 “slides”. The book is just for display and is not readable and says: "The Use of the Microscope Manual " and on the back : "BAUSCH Optical Co." The item is signed by the maker Cami of Greece.
The detail is outstanding in every way.
Size :(aprox) base w: 2 cm x d 2 cm
all h 5.5 cm book h 1.3 cm
Materials: wood,metal,paper
£55.00
Dolls House Medical
Medical Urodynamic Aparatus
Entirely Handmade by Cami in Greece
1:12 scale
This fabulous item is a wonderful copy of a real Victorian medical implement. This was used to study pressure and flow through the urinary tract and bladder. It was designed around a real piece of apparatus on display in the museum of medical history, Florida as part of the Goldbeyer Collection. Size: Box h35mm x w 50mm x d30mm and is made from a misture of materials: fimo, metal, real glass. The item is signed by the maker Cami of Greece.
Dolls House Pink Silk Chair
Fabulous silk upholstered bedroom chair. This also has a little matching cushion.
By Pan Miniatures.
£16.95
CREAM & GOLD BED WITH WHITE & PEACH BEDDING
The bed is hand finished in Cream with gold pink mottle. The bedding is white silk with lace over silk coverlets, this is a stunningly elegant double bed. Bedding is fixed in place.
£ 27.95
Dolls House Sofa
Fabulous silk sofa with cupids and birds. This also has a little blue throw and bouquet of flowers.
£24.95
Dollhouse Artists Sketch Pad
This is an artisan handcrafted dollhouse (miniature) item.
You are bidding on an artist's sketch pad handcrafted in dollhouse (1/12) scale by miniature artisan Stephen La Rocco. This 1 1/2" x 2" pad is a perfectly scaled (18" x 24") pad. The cream cover indicates that this is sketch paper, and the graphics on the front are very lovely. The dainty writing is crystal clear, and identifies the 20-sheet pad as "medium weight". Best of all, the sheets inside the pad really are white sketch paper! The front cover is bound to a cardboard backing with a black strip across the top. This is a great accessory for the artist's studio and is appropriate for adult collectors of fine dollhouse miniatures. (Little stand is available separately.)
£4.95
Hunting Knife.
This is a nice quality knife with leather sheath handcrafted in dollhouse (1/12) scale by Shirley Peterson of "Prestige Leather" miniatures. The knife measures approximately 1" in length and the sheath 1 1/4" in length. It features (painted) "rivets" and a belt loop, making it wearable on the belt of a dollhouse doll.
Toiletries Tin
This is one of a kind by me, Val Harper. Two little bottles and three pearly hand soaps. This tin measurea a teensy 20mm x 10mm. The items are fixed.
£22.95
Overflowing Pirate Treasure Chest. It is One of a kind, handmade and signed by me and is full of treasures: jewels; glass brandy bottle; pieces of eight; sword, jeweled dagger; skull; jeweled mirror; real sea shells; tiny pearls and diamontes etc. Entirely handmade by me and not available anywhere else. All items are fixed in place. Price £19.95.
Overflowing Pirate Treasure Chest.
It is One of a kind, handmade and signed by me and is full of treasures: jewels; glass brandy bottle; pieces of eight; sword, jeweled dagger; skull; jeweled mirror; real sea shells; tiny pearls and diamontes etc. Entirely handmade by me and not available anywhere else. All items are fixed in place.
Price £19.95.
1:12 Doctor Medical
e.n.t - Conversation Tube in Etui.
Entirely Handmade by Cami in Greece This is a wonderful victorian medical tool One of a Kind handmade item. The original dates to the mid 19th century. The trumpet section is engraved with a minimal design of a silvery colour. The outer case is called an Etui and is made of leather with the original makers name of :JOHN WEISS & SON. The detail in this item is outstanding in very way. The item is signed by the maker Cami of Greece. £55.00
This is a wonderful victorian medical tool One of a Kind handmade item. The original dates to the mid 19th century. The trumpet section is engraved with a minimal design of a silvery colour. The outer case is called an Etui and is made of leather with the original makers name of :JOHN WEISS & SON. The detail in this item is outstanding in very way. The item is signed by the maker Cami of Greece.
Dollhouse Surgical
Binaural Stethoscope
Victorian Medical Instrument
Entirely Handmade by Cami in Greece This is a wonderful victorian medical tool One of a Kind handmade item. 1:12th scale. This wonderful medical Victorian tool in 1/12 th scale is handmade one of a kind piece. An early (circa 1870) copy of a Cammann binaural stethoscope with the chest and ear pieces and joints made from metal. Like the original, it has an elasticted tension band for retaining the tubes in position. This was the first tension mechanism used by Cammann and was later replaced with various spring loaded devices. The stethoscope id complete with a black leather etui. Inside the black leather etui is the wording: "Dr Cammann Tiemann & Co". The detail is outstanding in every way.Approx. Size: etui w3cmMaterial: metal , polymer clay.elastic,leather £55.00
This is a wonderful victorian medical tool One of a Kind handmade item. 1:12th scale. This wonderful medical Victorian tool in 1/12 th scale is handmade one of a kind piece. An early (circa 1870) copy of a Cammann binaural stethoscope with the chest and ear pieces and joints made from metal. Like the original, it has an elasticted tension band for retaining the tubes in position. This was the first tension mechanism used by Cammann and was later replaced with various spring loaded devices. The stethoscope id complete with a black leather etui. Inside the black leather etui is the wording: "Dr Cammann Tiemann & Co". The detail is outstanding in every way.
Approx. Size: etui w3cm
Material: metal , polymer clay.elastic,leather £55.00
Fabulous real marble End table on gold french ormolou style pedestal. Measuring Wcm x Hcm x Dcm
£15.95
Fabulous real marble coffee table on gold french ormolou style pedestal. Measuring W9.2cm x H3.2cm x D4.3cm
VAL HARPER SIGNATURE BED
This bed has been designed by me. Only I make these original unmade beds. This is an old fashioned brass style bed. The quilt is by an American Artisan. The sheets and pillows are cotton. All crumpled and rumpled, the bedding is fixed in place.
I can make this bed to order on commission. I can do different colours and styles to your request.
Dolls House Furniture
CHAIR & MATCHING TABLE
This is a fabulous black and white set: a chair and matching tabl with a vase of flowers by the superior miniaturist "My-Newt". Fabulous items for a bedroom or day room or shop.
Dolls House Miniature.
Saddle Stand: Wood and Leather.
This is an artisan handcrafted item.
This is a precious wood saddle stand with leather accents handcrafted in dollhouse (1/12) scale by Shirley Peterson of "Prestige Leather" miniatures. The saddle stand measures 2 3/4" tall, 1 3/4" deep and 1 1/4" wide. It features leather ends which are "branded" with horse head insignia. This is an ideal accessory for the miniature stable or tack shop, and appropriate for adult collectors of artisan quality dollhouse miniature accessories. The saddle fits perfectly on this saddle stand.
Dollhouse Miniature Saddle
Western Saddle
This is an artisan handcrafted item
This is an absolutely incredible brown leather western saddle handcrafted in dollhouse (1/12) scale to perfection by Shirley Peterson of "Prestige Leather" miniatures. This outstanding quality saddle measures 2" from front to back and 3 1/4" from horn to stirrup. It features lots of neat working loops and buckles, swinging stirrups and decorative things (is my limited knowledge of saddles showing?) all over, and it's appropriate for adult collectors of artisan quality miniatures. This saddle fits perfectly on the saddle stand below.
£39.95
Dollhouse Christmas Table
PINE CHRISTMAS TABLE
This fabulous table was designed by me. It has all those little things one needs to get ready for christmas. Pressies, gift wrap, scissors, Poinsettia, baubbles, bags and boxes. Really delightful item. All items are fixed in place except the plant which is loose.
(REF: Christmas Table1)
Dolls House Christmas
ANTIQUE PINE CHRISTMAS TABLE
(REF: Christmas Table 2)
More Items added regularly, so check back soon or you might miss that perfect item. Don't forget, I consider all commissions too!