16th July 2026 at 11:00
We are delighted to be offering part 1 of this amazing collection, 500 lots of beautiful, delicate and rare pieces expertly curated by two very knowledgeable collectors. Having known Rita and Nigel for many years, I did not realise their taste ranged through all aspects of childhood from the early English wooden dolls, Grodnertal dolls, early wood toys, dolls' houses, tin toys, teddy bears and much more. It is sure to excite a lot of collectors, as the 19th century is a very much sort after period for all types of toy collecting and it has been a great pleasure to catalogue. More exciting items in part 2 on the 22nd October 2026.
We are currently consigning for future 2026 & 2027 'Dolls, Teddy Bears and Traditional Toys' Auctions. For further information, please email DollsandTeds@specialauctionservices.com, daniel@specialauctionservices.com or call 01635 580595.
Lot 97
Two rare mid 19th century poured wax dolls’ house size ballet dancing dolls
Sold for £650
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 98
A rare 18th century shadowbox with shell and wax scene of a lying in chamber
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 99
A late 18th century wax marriage token in straw-work box
Sold for £600
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 100
A fine and large mid to late 18th century English wooden doll
Unsold
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000
Lot 101
A rare German regency lacquered card Chinoiserie dolls’ house set
Unsold
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 103
An 19th century Evans & Cartwright tinplate dolls’ house cricket table
Sold for £260
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 104
A fine and large 19th century Grodnertal carved wooden doll with comb tuck
Sold for £8,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 105
An early 19th or possibly 18th century dolls’ house steel fireplace and fender
Sold for £120
Estimated at £150 - £200
Lot 106
An early 19th or possibly 18th century dolls’ house brass fireplace
Sold for £240
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 107
An 19th century bone Prisoner of War dolls’ house fireplace and irons
Sold for £190
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 108
A fine German papier-mâché shoulder-head doll with Apollo-knot hairstyle, 1830s
Sold for £550
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 110
A rare 19th century dolls’ house or doll’s treen spice tower
Sold for £650
Estimated at £150 - £200
Lot 111
An 19th century small German painted tinplate toy kitchen
Sold for £100
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 112
A mid 19th century small English wooden toy 'blue' kitchen
Sold for £850
Estimated at £350 - £450
Lot 113
A rare 19th century Grodnertal wooden doll ‘Old Lady who Lived in a Shoe’
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 114
An 19th century German bisque shoulder head doll with rare ‘sampler’ aprons
Sold for £250
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 115
Victoria House, a large second half of the 19th century English wooden dolls’ house
Sold for £400
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 116
A fine 19th century soft metal dolls’ house half-tester bed
Sold for £460
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 117
A rare early 19th century Evans & Cartwright green painted tinplate dolls’ house washstand
Sold for £900
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 119
A rare 19th century Lauscha clear glass dolls’ house chandelier.
Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 120
A late 19th century shell and card dolls’ house display cabinet
Sold for £100
Estimated at £150 - £200
Lot 121
A late 19th century German gilt metal dolls’ house parrot cage
Sold for £300
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 123
A pair of 19th century Waltershausen ebonised dolls’ house open display shelves
Sold for £280
Estimated at £150 - £200
Lot 124
A fine German bisque shoulder-head dolls’ house soldier doll
Sold for £200
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 125
A rare early 19th century John Bubb oak dolls’ house drop leaf dining table
Sold for £550
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 127
An 19th century doll’s or dolls’ house violin and case sweet box (candy container)
Sold for £70
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 128
An 19th century German large scale dolls’ house china shoulder head doll
Sold for £100
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 129
An early 20th century German painted tinplate dolls’ house plant stand
Sold for £130
Estimated at £40 - £60
Lot 130
A rare large Erhard & Sohne gilt metal dolls’ house chandelier
Sold for £320
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 131
A late 19th century Waltershausen ebonised dolls’ house set
Sold for £550
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 132
A late 19th century Waltershausen ebonised gothic dolls’ house table and chairs
Sold for £300
Estimated at £150 - £200
Lot 133
Two 19th century hand painted dolls’ house flower pictures
Sold for £120
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 134
An 19th century gilt card dolls’ house mantel clock sweet box (candy container)
Sold for £110
Estimated at £40 - £60
Lot 135
A late 19th century Waltershausen ebonised dolls’ house drop front bureau
Sold for £190
Estimated at £50 - £80
Lot 136
A pair of 19th century gilt wooden dolls’ house pelmets and curtains
Sold for £120
Estimated at £150 - £200
Lot 137
An 19th century Grodnertal larger scale dolls’ house wooden doll
Sold for £700
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 138
An 19th century bone dolls’ house open display shelves
Sold for £360
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 139
An Avery of Redditch brass dolls’ house sewing/games table needle case
Sold for £290
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 140
19th century Lausche glass dolls’ house decanter and glasses
Sold for £80
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 141
A large early 20th century German pewter dolls’ house chandelier
Sold for £130
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 144
An 19th century Waltershausen dolls’ house ebony music cabinet
Sold for £90
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 145
An 19th century Rock & Graner painted tinplate dolls’ house arm chair
Sold for £190
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 149
An 19th century German soft metal doll’s or large dolls’ house cheval mirror
Sold for £45
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 150
Three 19th century miniature prints or dolls’ house pictures
Sold for £70
Estimated at £70 - £100
Lot 157
A late 19th century Grodnertal wooden large scale dolls’ house doll
Sold for £110
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 159
An 19th century bisque shoulder head dolls’ house doll with moulded headdress
Sold for £60
Estimated at £50 - £80
Lot 167
A pair of late 19th century German gilt metal dolls’ house pictures
Sold for £60
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 168
Five late 19th century German gilt metal dolls’ house picture frames
Sold for £120
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 170
An 19th century Waltershausen larger scale dolls’ house drop front bureau
Sold for £60
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 171
Two 19th century German soft metal dolls’ house hanging shelves
Sold for £200
Estimated at £70 - £100
Lot 172
An 19th century Erhard & Sohne gilt metal dolls’ house electric chandelier
Sold for £290
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 175
A late 19th century German gilt metal dolls’ house toilet mirror
Sold for £120
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 179
Large scale late 19th or early 20th century dolls’ house vases
Sold for £60
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 180
Two 19th century German china shoulder-head dolls’ house dolls
Sold for £70
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 181
Two 19th century German china shoulder-head dolls’ house dolls
Sold for £130
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 182
Two 19th century German bisque shoulder-head dolls’ house dolls
Sold for £50
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 184
An 19th century Grodnertal wooden dolls’ house mother and baby doll
Sold for £320
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 188
Two pieces of 19th century Waltershausen ebony dolls’ house furniture
Sold for £80
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 189
An early 20th century Greman tinplate dolls’ house hall stand
Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 190
Two card dolls’ house items, probably sweet (candy) containers
Sold for £120
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 191
Two 19th century German chromolithographic paper covered dolls’ house chairs
Sold for £80
Estimated at £60 - £80
