Why You’ll Love It
Hand carved by Ken Manning of the UK, this exquisite miniature bell cittern is a beautifully detailed interpretation of an early stringed instrument. Its distinctive bell-shaped body, warm wood tones, multiple strings, individual tuning pegs, and finely worked fingerboard give it the look of a true period instrument scaled down for a miniature setting. The contrasting light soundboard is accented with decorative circular inlays and a patterned rosette around the sound hole, while the darker figured wood on the back adds another layer of craftsmanship.
Perfect for
Tudor and Renaissance interiors, castle music rooms, court musicians, early music displays, great halls, period studies, or collectors of finely crafted miniature instruments.
Details
Materials: Wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 3” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Ken Manning, UK
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The Ken Manning bell cittern is included. The bench and surrounding room setting shown in the styled photographs are not included.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
