Though I don't generally collect modern miniatures, what dolls' house enthusiast could fail to appreciate the amazing talent of modern dolls' house miniature artisans altogether?
I guess that explains why I seem to have accumulated a small collection of the lovely items made by Colin and Yvonne Roberson of Roberson Miniatures.
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| Roberson sewing box and plant stand with Triang Knole Sofa |
The Roberson faux-bamboo pieces in particular seem to blend in well amongst my vintage furnishings, as seen here in the bay window of a 1930s Triang Stockbroker.
According to their website, Colin and Yvonne have been producing their handcrafted 1:12 scale miniatures since 1977. I understand that in more recent years, their son Tim has become involved in the business too.
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| Roberson Miniatures Maker's Mark - CYR |
Roberson pieces are easy to identify because they have a distinctive style, are made from metal rather than wood and also because they are signed with the initials 'CYR'.
I thought it might be nice to gather together the Roberson pieces I've bought over the years (all second-hand) and show them all together in a post, so here they are:
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| Faux-bamboo plant stands and pot plants by Roberson Miniatures |
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| Roberson Miniature pot plants without their stands. |
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| Faux-bamboo plant stand by Roberson Miniatures |
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| Faux-bamboo plant trough by Roberson Miniatures |
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| Faux-bamboo plant stand by Roberson Miniatures |
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| Faux-bamboo umbrella stand and umbrellas by Roberson Miniatures |
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| Faux-bamboo sewing box by Roberson Miniatures |
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| Padded silk lining inside Roberson sewing box |
This little sewing box is my favourite piece - I love the surprise of the rich golden silk lining when it's opened.
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| Period baby carriage by Roberson Miniatures |
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| Three-wheel period pushchair/baby carriage by Roberson Miniatures |
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| Padded leather upholstery. |
The two baby vehicles (I'm not sure what the correct term for each of them is!) are my latest acquisitions and the black three-wheeler is a particular favourite.
Until next time,Zoe
[All photos copyright Zoe Handy.]
I remember these pieces, they were sold in a shop in Bath called The China Doll where I worked in the late 1980s. I used to have some of them, but I think I probably sold them to buy older pieces...
ReplyDeleteI don’t think I’d have taken home much pay if i’d worked in a shop like that!
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