Small Violet gets a second chance Small Violet is retained as the July Showroom Special (a change in the financial circumstances of our June Showroom Special buyer, means Violet is available once more) She was in an edition of just 6 dolls, specially made for the Ceislik Puppenmagazin.
British Toymakers Guild 'TOYTENT' at ExhibitreeWe will be showing in the Guild's Toytent at THE FESTIVAL OF THE TREE, Exhibitree Craft Event. At present it is not possible to say which of the 3 days, we will actualy attend. Information will be posted here as soon as we know.
Over 150 exhibitors, with demonstrations and lots of hand crafted artizan products. Exciting things for children including wand making and the William Woodworm Trail.
Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury Glos GL8 8QS (3 miles south of Tetbury on the A433). August Bank Holiday - Open 10am - 5pm daily
On Sunday June 15th we had a summer open morning, showing our new early American Children series III, our Club Doll for 2008
Stuart Holbrook, President of Theriaults, the world renowned American auction house for antique dolls and related items, kindly accepted our invitation to speak.
Stuart gave a very witty, entertaining and knowledgeable talk, includuing his seven golden rules for collecting antique dolls. His rules had some very unlikely titles such as 'no more piddle' ... there were battle plans, even building a war chest, it was all great fun. Underlying this was his deep knowledge and American perspective on the world doll markets, we felt very lucky to hear his talk.
The day was rounded off by Stuart's quiz, some lucky winners going home with a doll book or a years free subscription to Theriault’s auction catalogue. www.theriaults.com/
