22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

The Important Private Antique Doll Collection of Austin Smith and Margaret Harkin - Part 1

 
  Lot 145
 

145

A 19th century Silber & Fleming type box back dolls’ town house

Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

A 19th century Silber & Fleming type box back dolls’ town house, with red brick and grey stone facade, three stories, green front door with knocker and skylight, bay window with balcony across 1st floor, three windows to both upper floors, ornate pediment, front opening to reveal three rooms with original papers and oil-cloth flooring, furnishings including five Waltershausen type pieces, five shoulder-head dolls, an embroidered rug with a lying cat, a soft metal washstand and cot, and other items —34 1/2in. (88cm.) high x 15 1/2in. (39.5cm.) wide x 11 3/4in. (30cm.) deep (slight repair)