Why You'll Love It
From the atelier of Le Coffre D’Emilie (France) comes this magnificent one-of-a-kind Victorian Christmas toy cabinet, an opulent miniature tribute to old-world holiday splendor. Every inch of this piece tells a story — from the hand-painted red wooden form trimmed in embossed gold detailing to the cascading layers of antique-style paper toys, cherubs, and angels that adorn its shelves.
The vignette bursts with charming vintage ephemera, featuring Victorian children, Saint Nicholas, rocking horses, and holiday cards, all carefully cut and layered for dimensionality. Two flocked bottlebrush trees flank the sides, while tiny mohair teddy bears with clay faces and red silk bows bring a touch of warmth and life to a nostalgic scene, perhaps in a toy shop scene!
Details
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MATERIALS: Hand-painted wood, clay, mixed media
- DIMENSIONS: 1:12, 7" tall x 5¼" wide
- CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition
- HISTORY/PROVENANCE: Le Coffre D’Emilie, France
- COLLECTION: This piece is part of "The Magpie's Nest", my personal stockpile of special miniatures from past collections.
*PLEASE NOTE: You are purchasing the Fully dressed toy cabinet only. Think of our photos as a whimsical stage set, where your amazing new miniature takes center stage. The other props may not join you, but the star of the show is ready to shine!
