Wednesday, 1 October 2025

The 1940s Pre-fab

                                                                              


This amazing 1940s pre-fabricated house at the Avoncroft Museum is the inspiration for my next blog listing.

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.

 Just scroll down the page to see more sale items.   Many thanks, Lizzie


The Kitchen


2631 - A glass jug, jar and smaller jug. Three items £9.50 (UK only please as too delicate to safely ship overseas)


2802 - Little painted vintage metal dolls house tray £3



4273 - A little vintage blue metal dolls house pan. ?Dol-toi -  £6.50 



4210 - Modern miniature vintage style metal jug - £10.50


2906 - Three little cakes on a pretty card plate - £4.50



3929 - Little modern glass jug/pitcher - £4.50



705 - An old painted metal playworn jug/pitcher - £8.50



1670 - A small scale vintage painted wooden sink with draining board attached - £16.50




2613 - A super copy of an old style blue and white enamel bucket - £14.50


1785 - A modern reproduction "HP sauce" - £4



1725 - A nicely detailed reproduction miniature of an old style enamel cream and green pan distressed to look old - £12.50



4822 - Old fashioned wooden wash board - £6.50


747 - Four pale green painted metal Dol-toi plates £10.50



1952 - Handmade honey pot with fabric cover -  £4



1629 -  A pretty pale yellow vintage painted metal Dol toi tea set, but missing the teapot lid -  £16.50



341 - A vintage, circa 1970s/80s artisan made card container of mushrooms - £10.50



4266 - A nicely detailed modern copy of an old fashioned traditional style china mixing bowl - £9.50


601 - A modern reproduction "Camp coffee" - £4.50


2195 - A modern reproduction "Golden Shred" marmalade - £4.50


4105 - Vintage Edam cheese, probably made by Wren - £4


1152 - A vintage painted metal grill pan - £6.50


3723 - A nicely made modern miniature apple pie on a paper plate - £4.50



3056 - A small scale old metal stove/cooker. See below for details and imperfections as this is an OLD item. £26



3383 - A small metal vintage pan - £4.50



5847 - A tiny non-opening paper covered tin - £7.50


2644 - A modern miniature joint of beef ready for the oven on a card plate - £4.50



1080 - Old chipped blue metal pan, length approx 4.5 cm - £10.50



5040 - A vintage painted metal bowl -  £8.50


The Cleaning Cupboard


1746 - Vintage T and B painted metal vacuum cleaner with fabric dust bag - Height approx 10 cm
£25.00



4922 - A vintage painted metal iron with some paint loss on the handle - £4


The Bathroom


2469 - An old circa 1930s/1940s painted cast metal sink (probably made by Fairylite) £16.50



5326 - A smaller scale Dol Toi toilet with metal lifting seat - £10.50


The Sitting Room


748 - An unusual old pink and gold jug/vase - £9.50



5598 - A piece of old woven fabric suitable for a rug or carpet, approx 23 cm by 18 cm - £4.50


2185 -  A 1920s/30s  metal fruit bowl - £8.50   



609 - A reproduction old style painted metal coal bucket - £4.50



4980 - A vintage Barton 1950s/1960s TV - £12.50


The Dining Room


3094 - A pretty painted metal fruit bowl - £10.50


2920 - A well made modern metal platter with a robin decoration - £4.50


5559 - Sweet little vintage wooden fruit bowl. £4



3338 -  A nice old vintage image within card frame - £10.50 


The Sewing Room


2494 - An old painted cast metal sewing machine and cover


Made in England by DCA (see above)


Please look at all the images for detail and condition - this is a heavy item and would be expensive to ship overseas from the UK - £48



3505 - The sweetest little scrap of old quilt suitable for a small bed - £8.50


2655 - length of very fine old cotton - suitable for dollshouse beds. Length just over 30 cm x 7 cm - £2



4472 - A piece of pretty vintage floral fabric, hemmed on 3 sides. Approx 22 cm by 16 cm - £4.50


The Bedroom


5317 - A sweet little vintage painted wooden dressing table.


Possibly missing the central surface ? (see below) £12.50



5581 - A well-detailed moulded modern miniature Deco style heater - £6.50


Bits and Bobs


1233 - An old small scale nicely detailed painted metal trunk - £12.50



The Garden and Yard



3531 -  Quirky little painted metal vintage white bench - rather grubby looking (despite having a good wash!) £9.50 - reserved



4299 - Old small painted metal dog, with some paint loss (see below) - £4.50



2824 - Old painted metal chicken £6.50



5542 - A pair of tiny old painted metal chicks £10.50



5548 - A nicely detailed small old tarnished brass metal dog, £22



4794  - The tiniest old painted metal chick - £8.50



5823 - An old painted heavy metal dog , marked England underneath - £16.50


8 - A pair of old sandbags, the perfect extra touch of realism to a 1940s dolls house - £6.50 the pair