Lot #18: 1:12 Vintage Solid Brass Miniature Dollhouse Mid-Century Curio (Holland, Germany)

• Household Items: Teapot/kettle, milk churn/can, miniature oil lantern (with clear acrylic insert), mortar and pestle, three-arm candelabra, and ice/sugar tongs. • Novelty & Decor: functional and rotating miniature compass, fireplace bellows, standing gingerbread man figure, spinning wheel/candelabra combo, handbell, and a tray. • Mid-Century Origin: Miniature lots of this caliber were widely crafted during the 1960s and 1970s, predominantly imported from Holland, Germany, and Taiwan. They are highly collectible among nostalgic dollhouse decorators and brass enthusiasts. • Solid Cast Quality: Unlike modern plastic reproductions, most of these these feature a heavy, solid cast brass composition that will last generations. Premium Maker Piece: Includes a highly collectible miniature cup fully hallmarked "CB B.W. USA" from the renowned Clare-Bell Brass Works. Known for precision 1:12 scale machining, pieces from this American maker are highly prized by serious dollhouse collectors. Clare-Bell Brass Works (CBBW): Established in the 1970s in the USA, Clare-Bell became one of the gold standards for precision-engineered, high-end dollhouse miniatures. Unlike mass-produced cast trinkets, Clare-Bell items were specifically machined with incredible fidelity to simulate real, full-sized antique tableware (often colonial styles). Pickup category timeslot {A}