Elsbeth Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 7 hours ago, fov said: I was lazily clicking through the photos of this estate sale and my heart stopped when I hit #10: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/gms/d/amazing-vintage-eclectic-san/6590402981.html My first thought was that it's a Jim Marcus, but it can't be with those Houseworks windows. Still, it looks like it could be something special. I don't have space for something that big but I'd like to see it in person, so I'll probably go down there and take a look at it tomorrow (and hope it's still there when I do!) The ad says the sale has been going since Thursday so it could be long gone. Wish I'd seen this sooner! Update us when you find out!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 32 minutes ago, Elsbeth said: Nice little tutorial - in russian, but photos are so good ya don't really need to read it - I especially like the button topped pots: https://www.livemaster.ru/topic/1349287-masterim-miniatyurnyj-kuhonnyj-stol-dlya-kukolnogo-doma My Chrome translated it, which makes it even more charming, but you're right that the pictures are enough to guide you through construction. One of the suggestions in the text is to use shoe box cardboard. Brilliant! Cheaper than buying bristol board, especially if the item is going in a shabby chic direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestPaces Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Elsbeth said: Nice little tutorial - in russian, but photos are so good ya don't really need to read it - I especially like the button topped pots: https://www.livemaster.ru/topic/1349287-masterim-miniatyurnyj-kuhonnyj-stol-dlya-kukolnogo-doma That's what I call crafting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I also liked the herbs de fine on the eggs. Or rosemary - whatever herbs they were. Cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilover62 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Hofco Southern Dynasty kit at a very low buy now price and fair shipping fee on Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hofco-House-Inc-Doll-House-Southern-Dynasty-Mansion-House-Kit-NRFB/202318864518?hash=item2f1b24e086:g:YK8AAOSwSEZbAtGK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I went to the estate sale and the dollhouse was still there! It's a unique house but frankly kind of boring. The facade doesn't have much to it and it's stained so it's all one color, and the interior rooms are painted white, just not very visually interesting. But it's definitely well made and substantial. It's open on both sides with plexiglass walls but I could only see one of the sides because it was pushed up against the wall. The furniture looks like assembled HoM and Realife kits. They were asking $3500 for it, and today was the last day and 50% off so it would have been $1750. If it were a few hundred dollars I might have been tempted (and would have been in a lot of trouble when I called and asked my sweetie to drive over and help me get it home!) I didn't think until after I'd left that I should have asked them what they would do with it if it didn't sell. I took these pictures. The top of the tower lifts off. Also there was a set of front steps sitting on the roof, that belong under the front door. The windows are opening Houseworks windows and the door is a Houseworks Victorian door. One interesting thing is the detail in the gable, those curlicues are the corner blocks that can be used at the corners of windows and doors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 That was some good dollhouse investigative reporting. Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 The good old McLoughlin house of 1894: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-Desirable-1894-McLoughlin-Brothers-4-Room-Fold-Up-Doll-House/382408909816 I want one of these, but I'm not willing to pay $400. And I wish someone would make one (hint hint Greenleaf) - as an homage to the the McLoughlin house. Plywood "pages" and cloth tape...a reproduction homage. Doorways cut and user can paper as they please. I mean I guess I could go do that, but I'd pay someone else to. Am I in a minority for loving this folding house? 12" square pages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestPaces Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, minilover62 said: Hofco Southern Dynasty kit at a very low buy now price and fair shipping fee on Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hofco-House-Inc-Doll-House-Southern-Dynasty-Mansion-House-Kit-NRFB/202318864518?hash=item2f1b24e086:g:YK8AAOSwSEZbAtGK Well that didn't last long :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestPaces Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Greenleaf Pierce https://www.ebay.com/itm/Greenleaf-The-Pierce-1-Scale-Dollhouse-Kit-8011-New-Sealed-1981/282973723644?epid=673146777&hash=item41e28c5bfc:g:JdUAAOSwwTlbAQSr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestPaces Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, fov said: I went to the estate sale and the dollhouse was still there! It's a unique house but frankly kind of boring. The facade doesn't have much to it and it's stained so it's all one color, and the interior rooms are painted white, just not very visually interesting. But it's definitely well made and substantial. It's open on both sides with plexiglass walls but I could only see one of the sides because it was pushed up against the wall. The furniture looks like assembled HoM and Realife kits. They were asking $3500 for it, and today was the last day and 50% off so it would have been $1750. If it were a few hundred dollars I might have been tempted (and would have been in a lot of trouble when I called and asked my sweetie to drive over and help me get it home!) I didn't think until after I'd left that I should have asked them what they would do with it if it didn't sell. I took these pictures. The top of the tower lifts off. Also there was a set of front steps sitting on the roof, that belong under the front door. The windows are opening Houseworks windows and the door is a Houseworks Victorian door. One interesting thing is the detail in the gable, those curlicues are the corner blocks that can be used at the corners of windows and doors. 3 Thanks for taking the time to let us know, Emily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestPaces Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Cheap fixer-upper in Michigan https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-wood-Dollhouse-DuraCraft-800-NEEDS-WORK-PICK-UP-ONLY-Grand-Blanc-MI/253638603436?hash=item3b0e09f2ac:g:uq4AAOSwJslbAzjW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestPaces Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Kaleidoscope kit start price $250 BIN $400shipping $80 https://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-KALEIDOSCOPE-HOUSE-BOZART-NEW-IN-BOX-WITH-BRAND-NEW-ACCESSORIES/292573095419?hash=item441eb725fb:g:ziIAAOSw88RbAvUp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 This seems like a good price for a Newport. I can't see a shipping price because it doesn't ship to Australia so make sure you check that before jumping. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-IN-BOX-NEWPORT-MANSION-DOLL-HOUSE-SPECIAL-ADDITION-WITH-ADD-ONS/173327808775?hash=item285b247907:g:6wsAAOSwUF9a0PYw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokomo Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 6 hours ago, fov said: I went to the estate sale and the dollhouse was still there! It's a unique house but frankly kind of boring. The facade doesn't have much to it and it's stained so it's all one color, and the interior rooms are painted white, just not very visually interesting. But it's definitely well made and substantial. It's open on both sides with plexiglass walls but I could only see one of the sides because it was pushed up against the wall. The furniture looks like assembled HoM and Realife kits. They were asking $3500 for it, and today was the last day and 50% off so it would have been $1750. If it were a few hundred dollars I might have been tempted (and would have been in a lot of trouble when I called and asked my sweetie to drive over and help me get it home!) I didn't think until after I'd left that I should have asked them what they would do with it if it didn't sell. I took these pictures. The top of the tower lifts off. Also there was a set of front steps sitting on the roof, that belong under the front door. The windows are opening Houseworks windows and the door is a Houseworks Victorian door. One interesting thing is the detail in the gable, those curlicues are the corner blocks that can be used at the corners of windows and doors. Thanks for sharing the details and the pics, Emily. I was curious about the house, too, but I see what you mean by it being a little boring. Why does the house have that sticker on it for "As Is $150", do you know? It's a cool house but they're asking too much for it. Well, in my opinion, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 17 minutes ago, kokomo said: Thanks for sharing the details and the pics, Emily. I was curious about the house, too, but I see what you mean by it being a little boring. Why does the house have that sticker on it for "As Is $150", do you know? It looks like the $150 sticker is on a table top. Maybe not on the house but the table under it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokomo Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 9 hours ago, KathieB said: It looks like the $150 sticker is on a table top. Maybe not on the house but the table under it? Ohhh, yes, that's it. I should have looked a little more carefully. lol. Thanks, Kathie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Here's one for the Dura-craft fans....Southern mansion still in the box, but opened? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dura-Craft-Southern-Mansion-Wood-Dollhouse-SM700/173327823927?_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D50999%26meid%3D4daed46770b446edb49e4b2746725c84%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D173327808775%26itm%3D173327823927&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokomo Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Two really good deals: Duracraft Cambridge: https://sacramento.craigslist.org/tag/d/dura-craft-cambridge-ca-750/6597344566.html Duracraft San Franciscan: https://sacramento.craigslist.org/tag/d/all-wood-new-unassembled-dura/6597300171.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Here is a Duracraft Bayberry up for auction https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dura-craft-Mansions-In-Minutes-Bayberry-Cottage-Dollhouse-kit-BY-197-Scale-1-1/282979142214?hash=item41e2df0a46:g:-g0AAOSwoKFbBeV0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapz Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I like the "Mansion in Minutes".................... muahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Made my morning! Thanks for that link, Samantha. I'll go now and clean that coffee off the monitor.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestPaces Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 13 minutes ago, Soapz said: I like the "Mansion in Minutes".................... muahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Made my morning! Thanks for that link, Samantha. I'll go now and clean that coffee off the monitor.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestPaces Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Beacon Hill. Looks well put together, no easy feat! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Almost-Completed-Beacon-Hill-Dollhouse/302746660513?hash=item467d1b6ea1:g:EMIAAOSw4Q5bBCpK Whole box of furniture + wiring + extras included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestPaces Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 ARTPLY RUTHERFORD https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Artply-The-Rutherford-Dollhouse-Kit-Model-112/282971895998?hash=item41e27078be:g:~L4AAOSwC6Ra67~l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestPaces Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Haunted house. Love how the tree is part of the house https://www.ebay.com/itm/Miniature-Dollhouse-Furniture-Lot/123140476998?hash=item1cabbe9046:g:FVMAAOSwAuZX1rpY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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