29th Oct, 2025 10:00
The Cricket Auction | The Childhood Auction
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Queen Mary's Dolls' House
Queen Mary's Dolls' House: a pair of Royal Worcester miniature vases and covers, circa 1921-23, of hexagonal form, painted in 18th Century style with panels of 'Fancy Birds ' by George Johnson, reserves on blue-scale grounds, 3.5cm high, factory marks in gold (both vases with some crazing) (4)
Footnote:Commissioned in 1921, Queen Mary's Dolls' House was first shown at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924. Royal Warrant holders were approached to make miniature objects for the house and were permitted to manufacture duplicates for publicity purposes. Two pairs of similar vases are displayed in the drawing room and King's bedroom of the dolls' house.
Sold for £5,000
Queen Mary's Dolls' House: a pair of Royal Worcester miniature vases and covers, circa 1921-23, of hexagonal form, painted in 18th Century style with panels of 'Fancy Birds ' by George Johnson, reserves on blue-scale grounds, 3.5cm high, factory marks in gold (both vases with some crazing) (4)
Commissioned in 1921, Queen Mary's Dolls' House was first shown at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924. Royal Warrant holders were approached to make miniature objects for the house and were permitted to manufacture duplicates for publicity purposes. Two pairs of similar vases are displayed in the drawing room and King's bedroom of the dolls' house.
One cover with a tiny chip to one corner.
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Auction: The Cricket Auction | The Childhood Auction, 29th Oct, 2025
