Why You’ll Love It
This wonderfully unusual miniature ether apparatus by Koni Coursien and Teresa Dudley brings convincing antique medical detail to a 1:12 scale setting. A clear glass vessel rests on a silver-toned base and bears an aged Ether label, while tiny metal fittings connect to a long, fabric-covered tube ending in a dark inhalation mask. Originally displayed in Maureen’s curiosity shop roombox, this handcrafted 2016 piece has the eerie realism of an early surgical instrument.
Perfect for: Victorian surgeries, antique doctors’ offices, apothecaries, medical museums, curiosity shops, gothic laboratories, Halloween dollhouses, and Coursien and Dudley collections.
Details
Materials: Glass, metal, and mixed media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 2 ½” tall (with height of tubing)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Koni Coursien and Teresa Dudley
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The ether apparatus, attached tubing, and inhalation mask are included. This is a miniature display piece and is not functional. Other scenery and accessories shown are for staging purposes only.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
