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LITERATURE IN MINIATURE

 

Museum quality miniatures for connoisseur collectors

 

 

 

Finely hand painted metal or cold porcelain ornaments.  These have been carefully hand painted to a high standard to look like glazed porcelain.  Many of these items are replicas of actual pieces.

 

Please feel free to contact us at litinmin@aol.com if you have any questions.

HM Queen Elizabeth II

Meticulously handpainted metal ornament of HM Queen Elizabeth II mounted on "Imperial" trooping the colour in 1957.  The detail on this tiny ornament is amazing.  HM Queen has a blue sash, gold coloured empaulets and gold and black detailing on the sleeves of her tunic.

Size: 0.7" high x 0.7" long.

£8.00
Wellington

Figurine of the Duke of Wellington.  This finely hand painted model of the Duke is typical of the type of figures produced by the Staffordshire potteries in the early 1800's.

Size: 1" high x 0.25" deep.

£5.50
Side Saddle Lady

Hand painted metal figure of a lady riding side saddle to the hunt perhaps.  The horse is in the traditional galloping pose of horses seen in 18th century paintings.

Size:1" high x 1" long x 0.25" deep

£6.50
Dragon

Beautifully painted metal Oriental dragon with gold coloured tongue and claws.  Perfect for the chinoisserie room.

Size: 0.75" high x 1.25" long.

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£5.00

Meissen Duck

Lovely Mallard duck rising from the water.  This hand painted metal ornament is realistically painted for a lovely piece.  Typical of the type of ornament produced by the Meissen factory from the middle of the 1700's.

Size: 1.25" high x 0.75" wide x 0.3" deep.

£9.50
Tabby Cat Walking

Hand painted metal ornament of a silver tabby cat walking.

Size: 0.7" long x 0.6" high x 0.2" wide.

£4.00
Sitting Ginger Cat

Vintage looking ginger cat in sitting position.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 0.6" high x 0.2" wide.

£3.50
Flat Back of a Knight

Flat back ornament of a knight on his horse.  Very fine detail on this piece.

Size: 1" high to the top of the lance x 0.75" wide x 0.25" deep.

£5.50
Victorian Piggy Bank

Painted metal Victorian style piggy bank.

Size: 0.4" high x 0.8" long.

£3.50

Nativity

This is possibly the world's smallest nativity at only half an inch.

Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus complete with a stable into which they all fit.  They can be displayed either inside the stable or outside.  Meticulously hand painted metal.  The stable has been painted with a grey stone effect and tiled roof.  You can even see baby Jesus in the manger!  This will look stunning in the church, child's room or on the mantelpiece.  A wonderful decoration for your dolls house at Christmas.  So tiny it would be suitable for 1/24th scale

Size: 0.5" long x less than 0.25" wide x 0.4" high.

£12.50
Mary

Iconic statue of Mary mother of Jesus.  Ideal for a church or shrine in the dolls house.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 0.8" high x 0.25" wide.

£4.50
Shepherd

A popular theme in the Victorian house.  Many of the potteries created images of shepherds.   Note the detail on this model.  The shepherd is dressed in a traditional smock, has a crook and is carrying a little lamb under one arm.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 1.1" high x 0.7" wide x 0.25" deep.

£7.50
Venus

This goddess would enhance any gentleman's study.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 1.2" high x 0.7" wide x 0.25" deep.

 

£6.00
Discus Thrower

Victorian "bronze" replica of the famous Greek statue.  This is typical of the type of figurine that would have been purchased when Victorians went on the "Grand Tour" of Europe.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 1" high x 0.4" wide x 0.3" deep.

£6.00
Hercules

Replica of a pearlware figure of Hercules which was produced in the early 1800's.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 1" high x 0.4" wide x 0.2" deep.

 

£6.00
Michelangelo's David

"Parian" replica of Michelangelo's famous statue of David.  This would have been bought as a souvenir when Victorians did the Grand Tour.  Hand painted metal. 

Size: 1" high x 0.25" wide.

 

£4.50
Donateilos' David

Replica of the famous statue of David by Donateilos showing the young David standing over the head of Goliath.  Meticulously hand painted metal.

Size: 1" high x 0.2" wide.

£4.50
Oriental Statue

Bronze oriental figure of Buddha.  Incredibly detailed figure.  This would look superb in a gentleman's study or on a mantelpiece in a Victorian dolls house. Made of metal with a natural bronze patina.

Size: 1.25" high x 0.6" wide x 0.5" deep

£4.50
Kwan Yin

Hand painted metal figure of the Chinese goddess Kwan Yin.  Ideal for a chinoiserie room.  

Size: 1.3" high x 0.5" wide.

 

£7.50

Japanese Lady

Typical of the export ceramics produced in the late 1700's specifically for the European market.  Ideal for a chinoiserie room.  Hand painted metal. 

Size: 1.3" high x 0.4" wide.

 

£8.50
The Thinker

Replica "bronze" of Rhodin's famous statue "The Thinker".  Ideal for a gentleman's study or library.  Hand painted metal. 

Size: 0.8" high x 0.4" wide x 0.4" deep.

 

£6.00
Country Lady

A lovely figurine of a lady in typical peasant dress.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 1.1" high x 0.5" wide x 0.25" deep.

£7.50
Spanish Lady

A flavour of the flamenco is seen in this colourful exquisite figurine.  This is typical of a Coalport or Doulton ornament in miniature.  Hand painted metal. 

Size: 1" high x 0.62 wide.

 

£7.50
Victorian Lady

Finely hand painted metal figurine of a Victorian lady.  A miniature reproduction of the type of figures produced by Coalport or Doulton factories.

Size: 0.8" high x 0.3" wide.

£6.00
Flower Lady

Beautiful crinoline lady with flowers.  This is a replica of the type of figurine produced by Coalport or Doulton.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 0.8" high x 0.6" wide.

£6.00
Lady with scarf

Lady in a red dress with black scarf and dark blue bonnet and blue sash around her waist.  This is in the style of the type of ceramic figures produced by Doulton and Coalport.  This is in hand painted metal.

Size: 0.8" high x 0.3" wide.

£6.00
Country Girl

Hand painted metal figurine of a country girl.

Size: 0.75" high x 0.2" wide.

£5.50
Art Deco Nude Bather

Ivory coloured figurine of a nude bather on a black "basalt" rock.  This is typical of pieces produced in the 1930's and would look superb in a gentleman's study.  Hand painted metal. 

Size: 0.8" high x 0.5" wide x 0.4" deep.

 

£6.00
Master of the Hunt

This is a fantastically detailed piece depicting the master of the hunt in his top hat riding a bay horse with three hounds at his feet.  This is only 3/4" high overall.  Displayed on its own or as a pair with the Huntsman shown below, this will create a wow factor in the dolls house.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 0.75" high x 0.8" long.

£18.00

The Huntsman

This highly detailed figure has been meticulously hand painted.  The huntsman even has a black collar on his jacket.  This is only 3/4" high overall.  Displayed on its own or as a pair with the Master of the Hunt shown above, this will create a wow factor in the dolls house.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 0.75" high x 0.8" long.

£18.00

Dapple Grey Horse

This beautiful horse looks stunning with a very realistic dapple grey.  Hand painted metal.   

Size: 1.2" high x 1.2" long including base.

 

£7.50
Donkey

Lovely shaded grey gloss donkey.  Hand painted metal. 

Size: 0.8" high x 1.1" long.

 

£6.50
Sheepdog

Old fashioned shaggy sheepdog.  Hand painted metal.

Size: Size: 0.5" high x 0.6" long.

£5.00
Meissen Cow

Replica of a Meissen recumbent cow with floral base.  The original was produced around 1745.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 0.5" high x 0.8" long x 0.4" deep

 

£7.00
Staffordshire Dalmatian

The Staffordshire potteries produced this type of ceramic from the late 1700's.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 0.9" x 0.6" x 0.4"

 

£6.00
Sheep

Tiny ornament of a running sheep.  Beautifully modelled in metal, this has been hand painted.  Sheep were very popular subject and were produced by many potteries from the 1700's onwards.  This one is in a particularly charming pose.

Size: 0.5" high x 0.6" long.

£4.50
Hedgehog Doorstop

Handpainted metal hedgehog doorstop.  The hedgehog is fairly flat so that it can be placed against a door.  An ornamental doorstop ideal for a country residence.

Size: 0.4" high x 0.6" long.

£3.00
Cottage

Very tiny cottage with floral garden, green hedge and gate.  This is typical of the type of item produced by the Staffordshire potteries in the 1800's.  The detail on this piece is amazing.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 0.5" high x 0.5" wide x 0.25" deep.

 

£7.50
Cavalier on Horseback

Impressive ornament of a cavalier on a horse.  This hand painted miniature has amazing detail.  Even the stirrups are painted!

Size: 1.1" high on a 1"  x 0.4" base.

£9.50
George and the Dragon

An eye-catching patriotic piece often used as a table decoration.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 1.2" high on 0.9" x 0.5" oval base.

 

£9.50
Knight on a horse

Stunning ornament which would look magnificent on a Tudor or Georgian mantelpiece.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 1.4" high on a 1" x 0.4" ovate base.

 

£9.50
Mare and Foal

At only 0.5" high this is an exquisite item.  It is similar to the type of ceramic produced by the Beswick factory in the middle of the twentieth century.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 0.5" high x 0.75" long.

 

£9.50
Elephant

A popular subject with Victorians, this elephant has been painted to resemble ebony with ivory effect tusks.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 0.5" high x 0.8" wide x 0.25" deep.

 

£5.00
Rearing Horse

Stunning ornament of a rearing horse.  This displays beautifully as it is on a small rectangular base.  Hand painted metal.

Size: 0.8" high x 0.6" wide x 0.2" deep.

 

£5.00
Bluebird Wall Plaque

Very finely hand painted metal blue bird wall plaque.  This has been painted to emulate the ceramic and plaster wall plaques of the 1940's. 

Size: 0.6" from wing tip to wing tip and 0.5" from beak to tail.

£2.50
Wall Plate - Woodland

Replica of a 1940's three dimensional plaster wall plate.  Each one is individually handmade from cold porcelain and hand painted and therefore unique.

Size: 1.2" diameter x 0.1" depth.

 

£8.50
Wall Plate - Waterside

Waterside view with mountain and trees.  The plates are very fine quality and hand sculptured from cold porcelain.  Each one is meticulously hand painted and every one is unique.

Size: 1.2" diameter x 0.1" depth.

 

£8.50
Wall Plate - Cottage

Typical of a 1940's plaster wall plate depicting a cottage in a garden setting.  Handmade from cold porcelain and hand painted for a unique creation. No two are ever the same.

Size: 1.2" diameter x 0.1" depth.

 

£8.50
Horse Staffordshire Flat Back

Frolicking horse with bocage detail behind.  This is typical of the type of ceramics produced from the early 1800's.

Size: 0.75" high x 0.8" wide x 0.4" deep.

 

£12.00

Peasant Staffordshire Flat Back

Very popular type of ceramic produced from the early 1800's by the Staffordshire potteries.

Size: 0.8" high x 0.5" wide x 0.4" deep.

 

£12.00
Sheep Staffordshire Flat Back

A pair of sheep under a bocage tree surrounded by flowers.  Typical of the type of ceramic produced in the 1700's.

Size: 0.8" high x 0.7" wide x 0.5" deep.

 

£12.00
Stag Staffordshire Flat Back

Stag set against a bocage and decorated with flowers.  The Staffordshire potteries were producing this type of ceramic from the mid 1700's onwards.

Size: 1" high x 0.75" wide x 0.4" deep.

 

£12.00
Donkey Spill Vase

Spill vase, painted in natural colours, of a donkey standing against a tree.  This is typical of the spill vases produced by the Staffordshire potteries in the mid 1700's.

Size: 0.9" high x 0.6" wide x 0.5" deep.

 

£12.00

 

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