Silversmith Shop

This Silversmith Shop dollhouse was curated by Carol Browning Dumke. The shop cat watches over her collection of sterling silver and porcelain. Reproductions of finely crafted miniature antiques are on display throughout the shop.

📍On view at The Community Library, next to the Midway Room.

Dollhouse Street — Stroll down our Dollhouse Diagon Alley!
A street of filled storefront dollhouses displayed next to the Midway Room.

Silversmith Storefront Dollhouse — A store of silver and porcelain!
This shop contains Carol Browning Dumke’s collection of miniature silver and porcelain objects.

Inside Silversmith Shop — Overall view inside the shop.

Silver étagère — This furniture was designed to display precious objects.
Victorian étagère features silver objects on display with mirror back.

Silver Dresser — Dresser in Silversmith Storefront Dollhouse
Porcelain and Silver serving pieces on display inside the Shop.

Silver Singhasan Set — A silver Singhasan (throne) in miniature, typically used in Hindu religious practices.
The set includes a central throne structure, likely designed to resemble a temple or a decorated swing, and accompanying small vessels or accessories.

Silver Birdcage — A miniature standing birdcage.
This Dutch silver birdcage has a tiny bird inside.

Objects on the top of the Display Table — Objects on the display table inside the shop.
The center display table features a decorated box, a silver and glass pitcher, and a porcelain figure of a dancing woman.

Silversmith Dollhouse Closeup — Close-up of the window display.
Miniature reproductions of antique silver and collectibles on display in the shop window.

A pair of Swan Candlelabra in the window.
Miniature reproduction of Meissen porcelain Swans set on gilt-bronze mounts.

Cabinet Open Door — The back wall cabinet inside the shop.
The door opens for a better view.

Silver Teddy Bear — Two tiny teddy bears in silver!

Two Bears — Sterling Silver Teddy Bear Bank by Artisan Pete Acquisto.

Did the kitty knock some things off the table?
The Shop Cat watches over the precious ornaments.

Étagère — Display stand with silver pitchers, cups and goblets.
A Victorian Eastlake carved étagère with silver objects on display.

Silver Monteith Bowl — A silver bowl for punch or chilling wine.
This Monteith Bowl features an ornate scalloped rim, lion handle, and the letter “D” (for Dumke).

Silver Bowl — A miniature bowl inside the shop.
A silver bowl featuring a scalloped rim and fluted decoration.

Egg Sculpture closed — A miniature Fabergé-style egg, shown closed.
Miniature sculpture, featuring an opening mechanism and a small floral element inside.

Egg Sculpture — A miniature Fabergé-style egg, shown open.
This tiny sculpture opens to show off a floral bouquet inside.

Teapot and tray — We are ready for a proper English Tea.
Obediah Fisher miniature sterling teapot and tray.

Teapot — Obediah Fisher miniature silver teapot.

Decanter set — Glass decanters, ready for your favorite beverage.
A miniature sterling stand and glass decanter set by John Parfitt.

Candlestick and Box — Candlestick and Casket on display in the Shop window.
This casket features colorful enamel work with miniature portraits on the side panels and a painted scene on the lid.

Overview

Title: Silversmith Dollhouse, est. 1772
Subject: Dollhouses, Miniature objects, Silverwork, Tableware, Collectibles
Description: Storefront containing miniature reproductions of antique sterling silver objects, display furniture and collectibles. Stained wood case with integral acrylic, wallpapered interior, illuminated with concealed electric light. Sign above building is “Silversmith Est. 1772”.
Creator: Carol Browning Dumke
Source: Dollhouse Collection
Publisher: Collections Department, The Community Library
Date: early 1970s
Contributor: Eugene Kupjack (1912-91), Park Ridge, Illinois
Rights: Creative Commons
Relation: Contains collection of miniature silver and porcelain objects, display furniture, rug and cat.
Format: 13″ width x 10″ depth x 12″ height, 1/4″ scale
Language: English
Type: Physical Object
Identifier: 2019.DU.D11
Coverage: American Colonial, Victorian

Provenance

Carol Browning Dumke (in 2019)

Dollhouse Deep Dive

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Miniature Silver: the Helen Goodman Luria Collection

Miniature Teapot (part of a set)

Obediah Fisher miniature silversmith

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