Dealer Debbie Heard, D. Sierck Ltd: Collectibles, Accessories & Furniture

Debbie Heard of D. Sierck Ltd. offers an exceptional array of miniatures from private collections and estates. Many of the fine artisan pieces and items she carries are no longer being produced. Everything on her table is of the highest quality. Email: fjdebbie@aol.com

Loom by Oldham Studios.

Plantation Miss by Alice Smith.

Porch Scene.

Lace Maker with doll by Sylvia Lyons and stand by Carol Hardy. 

To see prior Debbie Heard offerings, go >here<.

Easter Egg Hunt at Shellie's Miniature Mania & Gift Shop, March 28

Shellie's Miniature Mania is holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 12 noon to 3 p.m. Free prizes and Easter Treats. Book Signing with Camille Minichino at 1 p.m. for her newly published 8th book in the "Murder in Miniature" series. Shown here are Easter & Springtime offerings in full-size and miniature. Email: shelliesminis@msn.com. Web: http://www.shelliesminis.com

Full-size Easter/Springtime gifts and decorations from the Gift Shop side:

1:12 scale Easter/Springtime items from the Dollhouse Miniatures side:

To see prior Shellie's Miniature Mania offerings, go >here<. 

Shellie's eBay miniature offerings: http://www.ebay.com/usr/shelliesminiatures 

Shellie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellie.kazan/

Dealer Natasha Fine Miniatures: Fine Art, Figures & Accessories

Natasha Beshenkovsky's work includes shadow boxes, sculpture, screens, furniture, cats and dogs, small boxes, paintings and trays. In addition to 1:12 scale--or smaller "no scale"--she makes small oil paintings on canvas, showing objects actual size. Natasha accepts commissions. She will be at the Bishop Chicago International Show in April 2015 and the Good Sam Show in October 2015. Email: natmin@aol.com. Web: http://www.natashaminiatures.com

Go-go dancer. Painted wood, glitter paint, bead. About 8-inches high.

"Girl with a Cat." Painted wood, about 4-inches high.

"Carmen." Painted wood, about 14-inches high, including rotating base. Part of an "Opera" series, which includes shadow boxes and smaller sculptures

Shadow box: Exact replica of Jean-Simeon Chardin's painting: "Boy, building a house of cards." Painted wood. 8-inches x 8-inches including frame, 3-inches deep. Under non-reflective museum glass.

Shadow box inspired by 17th century Still Lifes. Painted wood, findings and dried plant material. The Turkish carpet is actually Trompe L'Oeil painting. The shadow box is 8-inches x 8-inches and 3.5-inches deep.

"Chinoiserie" shadow box inspired by Chinese porcelain in the Blue Willow style. Painted wood, with old metal findings for flowers, tiny twigs and vines.

Painting of two Corgi dogs. Oil on wood, 3-inches x 2-inches.

Painted metal large red tray, 1.5-inches x 1-inch (1:12 scale). Small red tray, .75-inch x .75-inch (1:24 scale).

Harpsichord, with French pastoral scene on the lid. The harpsichord is 8-inches long and 3-inches high (with the lid closed).

From the Art Gallery:

"Cut Pomegranate." Oil on canvas, 7-inches x 5-inches.

"Pears." Oil on canvas. 6.5-inches x 15-inches.

"Peppers." Oil on canvas. Four paintings are separate and may be displayed in different configuration. Each is 4-inches x 5.5-inches. 

To see previous posts, go >here<.

Dealer Janet Uyetake, Tiny Towne, Hawaii: Food

An IGMA Fellow in Food, Janet Uyetake creates 1:12 scale fimo replicas of modern, tropical, Tudor foods, and much more. All of her displays are exceptional. Janet makes her own porcelain dishes. Email: juyetake@clearwire.net. Web: http://tinytownehawaii.com

Shrimp cocktail on ice, crab claws and sauce on English glass pedestal. Carved turkey carcass and carved watermelon with fresh fruit on porcelain platters. Hand-painted holly platter with Santa punch bowl and Christmas pastry.

Tudor roasted boar's head with grapes and figs on porcelain stand.

Poached whole fish.

"Grape Escape"

Tray of cheeses and wine.

Prime Rib and Yorkshire Pudding with carrots. Bowl of grapes, figs and apples. Yellow bowl with cut and whole figs. Platter with cut watermelon filled with fruit, and surrounded by fruit.

Tray of Mimosa cocktails.

Glass tiered pedestals with assorted fancy chocolate desserts.

To see more of Janet's work, go >here<.

Exhibit: "Eliza's Tea Shoppe"

Betty Herman, Walnut Creek, CA exhibited "Eliza's Tea Shoppe" at the 2014 Good Sam Show. "My tea shoppe is named for my grandmother whose name was Eliza. The three English dolls are by Jill Nix, Woodside Dolls, England." In 1:12 scale, the shop is 24" wide, 18" deep, and 18" tall.

The stained glass window is by Barbara Sabia and the chandeliers are by J. Getzan. The English tea food is by Lesley Burgess Kimsal (The English Kitchen). Pete Acquisto (Acquisto Silver Co.) made the silver tea service. The chairs are by William Clinger, and the porcelain teapots and plates are by Valerie Casson, France and Beate from Australia.

Dealer Ken Byers, Shaker Works West: Fine Shaker/Country Furniture & More

Long-time dealer Dr. Ken Byers handcrafts historically accurate 1:12 scale Shaker/Country furniture and collectibles. Here are a few of his museum quality pieces. You will find a folding bath tub, antique icebox, factory hand cart, radios, typewriter, and many more fabulous artisan collectibles on his website. Email: artisan@pacbell.net.  Web: http://www.shakerworkswest.com

Captain's Sea Chest with inlayed leather panels, a removable interior tray, and a locking hasp with brass joint pins at every corner.

Captain's Sea Chest in an all-wood finish, without inlays. Otherwise the same as above.

Spiral (circular) staircase will work in any 18th, 19th, or 20th century interior.

An exact duplicate of the Downton Abbey Servants Bell Board.

Classic antique children's horse-cycle. Wheels turn, pedals rotate. Very limited edition. 

Rolling Kitchen Island with well-aged butcher block top. Displayed with food by IGMA Fellow Jan Patrie, http://www.autumnleafstudio.com

Victorian era Majestic Stove in a soft flat black with steel and brass metal components.

Replica of a classic High Tank Toilet. Available with Victorian motif or uncluttered base.

Unique Shorty Workbench, 5-1/4" x 2-1/4" x 2-1/2".

Antique Shop Grinder, 1830-1900.

"A Collection of Fine Museum Miniatures" by artisan Ken Byers. A delightful review of many of the primary pieces in the Shaker Works West collection. 6" x 8", 32 pages. Only $39. Can be ordered from website. 

To see previous posts for Shaker Works West, go >here<.