Saturday, 17 January 2026

The Makers Cottage, Bits and Bobs for projects....

                                                                                  


Welcome to my sales blog, just scroll down the page to see the latest listings. Every day I will change the listings to give a choice of different eras and items.

Please email me at jltg40@btinternet.com if you have any questions and interested in buying. Prices shown, plus postage, I am more than happy to combine postage where I can.

 Please note that these are collectors items, not toys. If an item is marked as sold, please email as I may have a similar/same item for sale. Many thanks, Lizzie

Odds and Ends for Projects/makeovers


1793 -  curious little item which came with a mixed lot of sewing items. It would make a very pretty door handle, light fitting (or something similar) - £4.50 



3665 - A collection of little bits and bobs for projects - £4



5979 - A pair of old metal window frames "as seen" condition - £4 the pair



2884 - Three small metal items.


Please see all images for detail - £8.50 for the 3



462 - Fine glass shade - £6.50



4432 - An old paper transfer/cut-out as seen on old dolls house furniture - £4 



3845 - A small metal vintage charm/ornament - £4



1341 - An oval brass shape, could be used as a template or part of a project? £3



4928 - A vintage brooch which could be repurposed as a picture - £4.50



7aaa - Old flat metal frame - £4



62 - A pair of old decorative pressed card items, each approx 16 cm long - £4 the pair


5809 - An abstract little water-colour, perfect for a dolls house - £3



2131 - An old bone or early plastic? Celluloid item, would be perfect as a door knob in a larger scale old house - £4.50


1077 - An old water colour of flowers, could be framed for dolls house use - £4.50



2942 -An old paper transfer/cut-out as seen on old dolls house furniture - £4 


2078 -  Two photos of an early 20th Century baby in photographic studio. These can be framed and look very effective in old dolls houses -  £1


1597 - A plastic window with panes - useful for a template? - £2


1620 - An eclectic collection of bits and bobs for small projects, including a red turned wood pot, a little china bowl, odd earrings etc - £4 the lot



637 - An old small, flat box - perfect for dolls house and similar projects - £4



4313 - A curious little item which came with a mixed lot of sewing items. It would make a very pretty door handle (or something similar) - £4.50 - reserved



3866 - A pair of lovely old metal "pillars" - would be lovely beside a door or fireplace. Rear view below - £14.50 the pair


2086 - A tiny photograph of a late 19th/early 20th Century image suitable for dolls house projects £1


2686 - A collection old metal items for re-makes/projects - £4.50 the lot



1343 - A nice old wooden stand with what looks like bone "feet" - £9.50


3785 - A tiny little old flower print - would look good framed - £3


23 - A pretty metal frame with backing and Perspex front - £4


2069 - A tiny photograph of a late 19th/early 20th Century image, perfect to frame in the older style dolls house.  £1


2907 -  An old cut-out scrap of babies from a damaged postcard ( I have used these for dolls house family photos over the years) - 50p


655 - A pair of tiny unframed photographic images of baby photos from the early to mid 20th Century, perfect for dolls house projects the pair - £1



596 - A modern miniature cast metal figure of a toy clown ready to be painted! £7.50



2059  - A small decorative metal frame for a project - £4.50


875 - Quirky little glass bottle with label which reads "Mimosa by GOYA" - missing the lid, could make a pretty lamp base? - £3



1635 - A curious little item which came with a mixed lot of sewing items. It would make a very pretty door handle (or something similar) - £4.50 


138 - Small metal loops/curtain rings - £3


3067 -  A tiny little old flower print - would look good framed - £3


2396 - A collection of small odd pieces of wood for restoration/repair projects - £4.50


172 - An old wooden box, perfect for a small project, hatbox? - £9.50


1310 - Tiny unpainted cast metal rabbit  - £2



5677 - Three lengths of old lace attached to original card label, each approx 21 cm long - £6.50



4324 - A pair of metal windows which appear to have been over-painted. Size approx 8 cm by 8 cm - £16.50  the pair


4760 - A tiny vintage metal pixie charm - £4.50


3877 -  A tiny little old flower print - would look good framed - £3



1692 -  A modern miniature metal curtain rail with loops - length approx 16.5 cm - £9.50



2425 - Tiny old enamel charm, rear view below - £4.50


2998 - Old paper decoupage scrap of the King and Queen in the mid 1930s which could be framed to make a super dolls house picture - £3



2433 - A modern miniature cast metal toby jug ready to be painted! £6.50



1729 - A couple of spare lids, a metal plate and a kettle without a lid - £4 the lot


702 - A vintage fire irons stand which could be repurposed? - £3



3292 - A nicely detailed pressed metal decorative basket with flowers - rear view below - £4.50


2191 - A collection of old wooden items for projects - £4



5231 - A tiny vintage metal anchor - £7.50



5749 - A small metal pin which would make a nice little brooch for a doll - £4



1688 - Two small bunches of  attractive flowers - £4.50



1013 - An old light-weight metal loop which would make a lovely frame - £8.50



4157 - A tiny vintage white metal charm with blue detail - £7.50



Projects


6873 -  Ten small sheets of French music £4 


111 - A modern miniature cast metal figure of a toy bear ready to be assembled and painted! As seen condition, looks like one of the spurs to attach a leg is missing -  £2



212 ee - A quirky old metal helmet, see detail below - £7.50




6891 -  Ten small sheets of French music £4 



5820 - A decorative lion made from pressed metal - £9.50



7039 - A small scrap of old soft velvet - £4



7067 -   Ten small sheets of French music £4 



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