Monday, 18 August 2025

Foundry Cottage

                                                                            


This wonderful brick house at the Blists Hill Museum is the inspiration for my blog listing today.

This is my sales blog, all items are for collectors (not toys) Every day I will be listing a different set of items.

 Please feel free to email me at jltg40@btinternet.com if you have any questions. Priced are quoted without postage/shipping, and I am happy to combine shipping for multiple purchases when possible. 

If an item is marked as sold, please email as I may have a similar/same item for sale. Many thanks, Lizzie

Pets



3005 - An old painted cast metal dog


please see all images for detail/condition - £28



4709 - Small scale old painted metal dog kennel - £14.50



4287 - Old small painted metal dog, with some paint loss (see below) £4.50



The Workshop

2506 - Old rough and rustic wood and metal lathe/work bench, height approx 9 cm including blade £18



632 - A charming vintage miniature metal sign for the workshop - it was probably for a model railway station.  I have seen these used in old dolls houses and toy shops. £14.50  



1093 - A miniature metal screw driver, just over 3 cm long - £6.50


653 - An old metal and wood saw with some rust spots to the metal (see below) £10.50



2980 - A small vintage miniature metal sign for the workshop - it was probably for a model railway station.  I have seen these used in old dolls houses and toy shops. £10.50



46 - A quirky old heavy metal knife grinder with grinding stone - perfect in the workshop. This is a heavy item so would be expensive to send overseas. £24



807 - A charming vintage miniature metal sign for a 1940s project - it was probably for a model railway station.  I have seen these used in old dolls houses and toy shops. £16.50



The Sitting Room


521 -   Little blue soft printed patterned old dolls house rug, approx 9 x 5 cm. 8.50 


5689 - Two little bunches of vintage flowers -  £4



2076 - A small vintage brass candle stick - £4.50



3441 - A small vintage metal charm/ornament - £8.50



5569 - Old metal framed wall mirror. £12.50



1676 - A vintage white metal wishing well charm/ornament - £9.50



971 - A 1930s smaller scale sofa and chairs,


with realistic wear and imperfections (see above and below) £16.50



1466 - A dainty cast metal ornamental basket with pivot handle - detail below - £10.50



3333 - An old wooden fire screen with sunrise motif - £12.50



5555 - An old metal charm of a bird and cage - £4


5936 - A modern miniature block of resin coals with a hole in one end for a small bulb - £4.50



4291 - A vintage white metal souvenir charm/ornament


 Please see all images for detail/condition - £8.50



1833 - An old image of a small boy within an oval frame - £16.50



4737 - Small vintage metal novelty charm/small ornament - £4.50


1143 - Old small scale dolls house painted metal plant in a red pot, height approx 2 cm. £14.50 



1000 - An attractive small wooden bowl - £4.50



5065 - Old small metal Crucifix £10.50


3512 - Little paper motto suitable for framing in an old dolls house - £3



4741 - A tiny hollow metal old style shop till vintage charm/ornament - £8.50


3827 - Little paper motto suitable for framing in an old dolls house - £3



3426 -  A small metal vintage souvenir charm/ornament of Marble Arch - £8.50



1784 - Miniature copy of Daily Telegraph front cover, perfect for the vintage dolls house - £2



3408 - A small metal vintage souvenir charm/ornament of Westminster Abbey


Marked underneath (see image below) £10.50


The Dining Room


2464 - A stylish and relatively modern wooden chair with soft velvet upholstery - £14.50



825 ee - A lovely old "pewter" style cast metal jug  - £8.50



4725 - Old wooden basic dining table. Height is just over 6 cm. Dimensions are 11 by 6 cm - the top is scuffed and would benefit from some wood stain and polish!  £10.50



4984 - A pair of small "pewter" plates - £8.50



2910 - A little vintage hand-made picture - £3



5194 - Sweet little vintage wooden fruit bowl. £4.50



4245 - A pair of elegant 1930s wooden dining chairs with red rexine seats. £24 the pair



5807 - Very pretty little water-colour of flowers, perfect for a dolls house £4.50



225 - An old metal sugar bowl and small cream jug, probably made in Germany -  £8.50 the pair


3397 - A 1930s style plain wooden tea tray - £10.50


The Kitchen


262 - A lovely old miniature commemorative china jug, height approx 3 cm - £6.50



928 - A mixed lot of kitchen items - £4



4564 -  An early 20th Century soft metal hotplate, probably made in Germany. £28 




1828 - A quirky novelty item hollow china brush - £4.50



4248 - Old metal scoop £4.50



395 - Three mis-matched old metal plates - £4



4550 - A 1960s painted wood kitchen dresser


some imperfections on the back (see below) £9.50



4375 - Old metal flask with possibly a replacement lining as these are often broken/worn -  £10.50



5113 - A modern miniature metal pan - £4



5337 - A nice old rustic wooden pot - £10.50



1656 - An old metal chocolate mould - suitable for use in the older dolls house kitchen - £6.50


4550 - Old flat metal iron rest £4.50



4733 - A tiny old metal cup with damaged mica lining - £6.50


4414 ee - An old metal iron - £5.50


4309 - A metal sign and other bits and bobs - £4 the lot



1556 - An old painted plaster cheese - £10.50


516 - An old basic design carpet sweeper - £6.50



4058 - An old painted metal washing machine with plastic lid to cover the wash tub part. Sadly missing the rollers and mangle handle - £10.50



4643 - A realistic looking insert for a fireplace, probably modern and made from resin (but very hard to tell!) £4.50



1354 - A small metal pan -  £3.50


Textiles for Projects


2670 - Four scraps of pretty vintage fabric - £4


1744 - A nice little pillow - £4


The Bedroom


3301 - A pretty jug and bowl set, possibly Artisan made? £14.50 the pair



4280 - A tiny floral framed image, dated 1988 (see below) - £7.50



5569 - A small old metal fire with paint loss /as seen condition-  £10.50



3040 - Old style electric heater, circa 1940s/1950s, missing the lead, so reduced to  -  £6.50


The Bathroom


2355 - Old blue/green painted metal bathroom sink and toilet - £16.50 the pair



3265 - An old metal bath - missing the taps - £10.50


Projects and Bits and Bobs


5461 - An interesting decorative pressed copper item for projects - £9.50



1157 - Old wooden barrel, height approx 6.5 cm -  £4.50



4827 - The tiniest vintage metal lamp £4.50



3621 - An old Barbola brooch which could be used as an ornament - £9.50



741 - A vintage metal birdcage charm (with a bird on a swing inside) - £12.50



3595 - A quirky piece of curved metal suitable for a garden or balcony?


Please see all images for condition - £16.50


5560 - A tiny vintage pixie charm - £8.50



1998 - Tiny old metal item could be used for a dolls house project - £3



5572 - A pair of little painted metal flags - £4.50



47 - A collection of little vintage bits for projects - £4


The Back Bedroom


4774 - A basic plain wooden book rack which could be painted - £3



4400 - Old wooden wardrobe, would have been stained black so probably Barton Tudor, see below for detail - £12.50




524 - An FGT and sons gas fire, height just over 6 cm Super item for the 1930s or 1940s dolls house -  £16.50 


5270 - Old small religious paper motto for a dolls house -  £4



1281 - A vintage metal Crucifix, these look great on a wall in a dolls house - £10.50



3818 - Little vintage quilt for a small bed - £6.50


5204 - A small scale old painted metal trunk - £8.50


866 - Yellow silk cushion, edged with lace - £4.50



2118 - An old tiny metal basket charm - £4



5519 - A pair of pressed metal (non-functioning) scissors - £4.50



4571 - An old small scale nicely detailed painted metal trunk (with some paint loss - see below) -  £10.50


Toys


2117 - Tiny old metal ship, perfect for the vintage dolls house nursery or playroom -  £3



4976 - An old painted metal monkey - missing its tail -  £2


Wallpaper Borders

1119 - A length of old wallpaper edging which could be cut/adapted for use in a dolls house - length 78 cm, width 6cm - £8.50


1196 - A length of old wallpaper edging from France which can be trimmed/cut as required. 150 cm long so plenty to work with. Detail of design below. £14.50































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