IrishMist Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Has anyone ever seen the Westbury Hall house? Any idea who makes the kit? I saw it in a book, but it did not tell the maker or where to find it. I've also tried ebay with no luck. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 I've not heard the name. Is it a book you own? Maybe you could scan the picture so we can see what it looks like. That might ring bells for someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Miniature Collector June 2004 $US5.99 When I did a search this is all I found. A reference in this magazine. Peggi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Carol, can you scan the picture? That would help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless1 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Was this a book by Jean Nesbitt, by any chance? The name of the house sounds British. There aren't any on eBay UK, either, though... I have two thoughts on why it might be hard to find. One is age -- if a kit went out of production before the Web caught on, there aren't usually many appearances on people's Web sites. The other is that it may be an expensive house (it's not a current Lawbre, though). Really, really expensive houses rarely appear on Web sites other than the manufacturer's. The houses that show up on personal Web sites a lot tend to be complicated enough to need to be shown off, but not so pricey that an ordinary person can't afford one (so there are lots and lots of Beacon Hill photos out there!). Added: The person in the magazine article with one is Kaye Browning, who started her collection in 1974. It turns out to have both old and British pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishMist Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 Thanks! for everyone's ideas. I have scanned the pic, but can't get it to upload.... arrggghhh!!!!! The house was in a book called Dollhouse Minatures, and it is very British ...Tudor....The photo reference was a store in Illinois that has gone out of business, but it did mention that they sold that brand (Lawbre) so it may be a discontinued model. Oh well. Thanks again for the help. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless1 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 GOT IT! It was a Lawbre made in the 1980s, and there were only ever 25 of them. Voila! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 OMG! :lol: It's huge! And very pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Goodness! That is some house! BEAUTIFUL TOO!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 wowsers!! love that house! looks wonderful! nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishMist Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 THANKS!!!!! Only 25? At least I have good taste! Thanks so much...was driving me batty trying to find it... Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Unbelievable! I'd love that building, but at almost $4K, I don't think hubby would go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I forgot about Liz's website!! I Love how she did the Greenleaf haunted house too LOL. It's not haunted LOL dollhouses by Liz That Westbury is HUGE and it looks wonderful!! Thanks for finding the link Sweetheart! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 ohhhh wow I absolutly love that little house! it is perfect in everyway! someone is going to love that house. wow wow wow :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 All of the houses are amazing! What inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmypoodle Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 It says page not available for me, I have tried several times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Man Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Hi Anne! You can contact Marie through her website if you would like to further discus this house with her. Thanks! Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Thank you, Dean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.