Here is my charming "Ivy Cottage" that was made by the German Wagner firm. With the "Ivy Cottage" over the front porch it was most likely made for the English trade. It is a small house but it has alot visual rewards with its stenciled timbering and variety of windows. Come on in.......

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Here is the interior of my "Ivy Cottage"- a little house by the German firm of Wagner. The interior papers are all original. This house was the perfect "home" for the very lovely and rare German Bing tin lithographed furniture that I've had waiting for years until I could find the house it needed to move in to. I hope you enjoy it! The furniture was found in South America and I'm thinking that it made its way there when some of the Germans flew out of the country at the end of WWII. (Click on photo to enlarge it.) (Note: looks like the soft metal standard lamp needs to move out as it sticks out like a sore thumb!)

A Canadian Baby House - a rare treasure - Oak Bay Manor

This house is from the late 1800's and was most likely made by a grandfather, father or manor carpenter. It was purchased in western Canada and shipped to California.

The contents have all been "gathered" and are appropriate for the age of the house with a few items being up-dated like the deco bedroom set, tin stove, etc.

The larger scale make it extra fun to play with and although large, Oak Bay Manor is one of my treasures.

The right of the kitchen shows off the lith'd tin container set, cast pots and griddle, state-of-the-art cook stove and the cheery Christmas mottos on the back walls that were lovingly applied by the house's original owner.

The floor tile also came with the house but is perhaps a more "modern" touch.

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Here is the left side of the kitchen and it looks like Cook is preparing a large fresh fish for dinner.

Notice the lovely blue and cream spice set of litho'd tin that includes an egg cabinet and oil can for the stove.

Cook was hired by the lady of the house after her ladyship tasted Cook's delicious gumbo and southern cooking while she was visiting a friend in Alabama. Cook was all too happy to come north with her to Canada.

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The small dining room boasts an antique figural table with four upholstered-seat chairs and a Royal Doulton granny who has stopped in to sell Cook some of her freshest wares.

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Another view of the front parlor or lounge.

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The lady of the house is getting ready to entertain. Her long-haired companion helps her get ready for guests.

Lovely old pieces grace this room along with some photos of royalty on the mantle.

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The children's bedroom is complete with nanny and a tin bath tub.

The fireplace is an old litho'd tin bank and the room still displays its original "stickers" or pictures on the walls that the little girl who first owned this house decorated with--kitties, a floral moon and a tuxedo'd cat with chop sticks steal center stage.

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The master bedroom has wonderful old papers and a lovely place for the lady of the house to sit and sew with her folding sewing basket at the ready and her pedal sewing machine to make the work go faster. It looks like she is a dressmaker by the dress form (with measuring tape in the base) in the back of the room!

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This is the last shot of the interior of the Canadian baby house. The art deco bedroom set, colored wax picture over the fireplace fit well with the period of the room. Click to enlarge.

The following few entries are in response to a question by fellow blogger Rebecca about Australia's version of Little Homemaker.
The firm that made the USA version was Plasco (Plastic Art Toy Corp. of America). Dollhouse funiture was first manufactured around 1944 and in 1948 you could purchase a whole room box for $1 !!
Some versions came with a box of furniture and a 45 rpm record (see below).
I never knew they made similar pieces in Australia so I thank Rebecca for sharing that info and the lovely photos as well!
I have a bathroom for sale--scroll all the way down-- if anyone is interested.
Enjoy the professional pictures that come from the pages of American Dollhouses and Furniture from the 20th Century by Dian Zillner.

These are the adult bedroom and small kitchen set by Plasco for Little Homemaker. Notice that the box forms two walls for the bedroom!

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Here is the Plasco Little Homemaker garden set, kitchen and children's bedroom

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Here is the Plasco Little Homemaker dining room set with record. Also the Plasco house with lift-off roof. The made a second Plasco house that is very rare....round house with two levels, similar to the Eagle round house. I have one of these houses and will try to get some good photos of it for you.

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Here is the Plasco Little Homemaker pink and gray bathroom with deco style dressing table mirror!

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Here is the Little Homemaker by Plasco USA pink and gray bathroom with record that is for sale. If you're interested, just email me....teaqueen123@gmail.com. It is currently in my space at the local antique mall but I can retrieve it. I have to check the price.....sorry I forgot!

Hello everyone! Just a note to say that both the houses listed below have sold and have moved on to wonderful collector's homes! My latest miniature and dollhouse sale on July 31st was a smashing success! I still have alot left but I actually can see some floorspace in my storage shed now! Yea!!

FOR SALE: A lovely Deauville Gottschalk style house with lots of charm. Please go to my other blog site listed on the left of this blog for my "For Sale" items! Lots of nice pices are for sale.

Email me if you are interested or have questions.... teaqueen123@gmail.com

Go to www.toysandtreasuresforsale.blogspot.com

FOR SALE......see my other blog site at the address on the left for all the houses, kitchens etc. that I currently have for sale! Lots of pretty pieces!