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Lot 173
Vintage American Dollhouse, Circa 1900
This circa 1900 American made dollhouse measures 42 inches high, 36 inches wide and 26 inches deep. The architectural style of the dollhouse, defined by its two prominent turrets, imposing chimneys and wrap-around porch is appropriately termed Queen Anne. Although the configuration of the windows suggests a third floor, the dollhouse has only two levels. The interior is unfinished; each level is a large open space. Access to the inside is gained through the back. A panel is removed from the side of the porch and the back wall of each level slides out completely giving full and easy access to the interior. The dollhouse has 36 windows, two front doors and two rear doors. The uppermost windows have interesting patterned glass. When purchased, the dollhouse was painted entirely green and white-the predominant colors for American houses in the 1930s and 40s. However, remnants of the original wine, gold and gray colors were visible and the dollhouse was repainted in these colors. Except for paint, the rough textured exterior walls of the dollhouse were left in their original condition. A missing metal turret and the outer most portion of the circular porch roof were replaced. The lower portion of houses of this style and vintage would have been enclosed; lattice of some kind was often used. For this reason, skirting was added around the base of the dollhouse to give the impression of wood lattice. The photo of the dollhouse shows figures on the porch. In fact, there is a blushing bride, nervous groom and the minister in his robes. Netting and orange blossoms adorn the porch. These figures and accessories are not included.
CONDITION: Good
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 |
