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Every so often in life, one sees something that is so amazing, the memory of it will never really go away.
The 2013 Dollhouse Miniatures Festival in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, that I attended at the beginning of June featured more than 75 miniatures dealers, many of whom were talented artists themselves.
Two of these were Bill and Barbara Studebaker of Rockland, Maine.
They were a dynamite duo, creating miniature items that would stop you in your tracks.
One of the items they carried that took my breath away was a tiny music box for a dollhouse.
Turn the handle and guess what? It really worked.
That's Bill, shown above, holding one of his exquisite music boxes!
Their booth at the Sturbridge Festival was amazing.
Their website is:
(www.StudebakerMiniatures.com)
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He played a music box for me at the festival and I just stood there, transfixed. Talk about enchanting!
Bill told me it takes about a week to make one tiny box. It has working antique Swiss movement.
He's a master at his art and so is his wife.
He does restorations and commissions, too.
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If you are interested, check out the Studebakers' website and get ready to sigh in pure delight.
DID YOU KNOW THERE COULD ACTUALLY BE A WORKING MUSIC BOX FOR A DOLLHOUSE?
These are adorable! We have two.. although they are not from this company. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteleslie
Wow! How amazing! Such a work of art and to have it play music as well is awesome!
ReplyDeleteHello from Spain: I really like music boxes. They remind me of my childhood. I keep a box - jewelry box with music. Keep in touch
ReplyDeleteSusan,
ReplyDeleteYou have given me exposure to miniature homes and such. I would have never imagined all of these intriguing furnishings and talent.
So, so very interesting.
Jemma
I did not know they were available - talk about clever and incredibly cute! :) Will you be getting one any time soon? Keep us posted if you do!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week,
Karen
Those are just amazing. I am always so impressed when I see something like this. Would love to see one in person. xo Laura
ReplyDeleteSuch teeny tiny things to create! I don't know how they have the patience. I would be all thumbs.
ReplyDeleteNow that blows we me out the water. How in the world can he do that? Amazing Susan. sandie
ReplyDeleteSome people have unbelievable talent. That is amazing.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet are they?? Thanks for sharing this with us. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWanda
Have been wanting a nice music box but found none.
ReplyDeleteI dont know which country makes the wonderful music box, maybe Austria?
Hard to imagine! I remember a tiny working TV at Knotts Berry Farm in CA when I was about 6. I have never forgotten it. This is fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteA talented artisan....wow
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