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Our Sid Cooke Dolls' Houses are high-quality
dolls' houses and shops that stand out from the rest. The
main difference is in the detail. Dolls houses have been
providing enjoyment and a degree of domestic education for
the young for many generations. 17th Century dolls houses,
or "baby houses" as they were also called, were
often replicas of wealthy family homes, built to provide
an historical record of the times. Early dolls houses were
also made by well-to-do women in Germany and Holland as
part of their study of contemporary fashion and design.
During the 18th Century cabinet houses made their first
appearance. These were dolls houses built into the interior
of an attractive cabinet. The doll cabinet of Sara Ploos
van Amstel, dating back to 1745, is a classic example. Dolls
houses became more popular in the late Victorian period,
finding their new home in the children's nurseries. The
most famous dolls house is probably the Queen Mary dolls
house which is on permanent display at Windsor Castle. Sir
Edward Lutyens, a successful architect of the time, received
a Royal Commission to build what he interpreted as "something
which will enable future generations to see how a King and
Queen lived in the twentieth century, and what authors,
artists and craftsmen of note there were". Constructed during
the years 1921 to 1924 on a scale of 1:12, the house had
everything imaginable, from electricity and running water
to a working lift. The library
contains a miniature 500-word book written specially by
Arthur Conan Doyle and many
famous establishments of the time also made contributions
(on 1:12 scale of course), such as Singer (sewing machines),
Veuve Clicquot and Mumm (champagne), Cartier (clocks), Doulton
(china) and even Rolls Royce and Daimler. Here we present
a range of high-quality dolls house kits, available in a
range of very attractive classic English designs. |
from only
£ 130.00
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The Sid Cooke dolls house kits we offer
on our website are of the same high quality standard of
ready-assembled doll houses often costing upwards of a
thousand pounds. What's more, because our kits allow you
to add your own personal finish, your dolls-house
will be unique - a one-off high-quality object that will
last a lifetime and be appreciated by your whole family.
The houses in our collection are all produced by an English
company, well established in the manufacture of collectable
dolls houses and miniatures. Their beautiful products
are sold worldwide to children and collectors alike. All
products are manufactured to 1/12th scale and are constructed
from top-quality materials giving your dolls house the
potential to last for generations. Our Sid Cooke dolls house kit packs are easily
assembled from ready cut parts. Each box contains instructions,
glue, hardware, sandpaper, and detailed moulded windows.
The houses and shops are in a bare wood state. This is
to allow you to apply the finish of your choice, i.e.
paint, paper, stain, tiles etc. For safety reasons we
are unable to provide glazing.
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- Built by yourself, our dolls houses make a perfect family gift
- Decorate your house in your own special way
- Easily assembled from ready cut parts
- Each box contains instructions, glue, hardware, sandpaper,
all ready-cut wooden components and detailed moulded
windows
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