Why You’ll Love It
A tiny coastal world brought to life with the turn of a crank! Handcrafted by Almudena Gonzalez, this wonderfully imaginative mechanical automata toy features a miniature seaside village perched across sculpted green cliffs and rocky terrain. Petite houses and a striped lighthouse overlook two little boats resting on an aquatic-colored circular platform. Turn the attached hand crank and the disc rotates, sending the boats sailing around their miniature harbor. The wooden box base is finished in patterned purple and tan paper.
Perfect for
A child’s room or nursery, seaside cottage, nautical display, toy shop, curiosity cabinet, or a collection of unusual artisan-made mechanical miniatures.
Details
Materials: Metal, clay, wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 2 ½” tall x 2” wide (2 ⅜” wide with crank)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Almudena Gonzalez
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: Includes the mechanical automata with attached hand crank. Doll, furnishings and table shown in staged photography 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
