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Dolls house dilemma

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Willow500 Sat 13-Jan-18 19:44:48

In years gone by I was spent many happy hours making and furnishing dolls houses - my dad made me the first one as well as making my mum a shop. I subsequently made 2 more. Fast forward probably 15 years and I now have the shop and two more houses. I no longer do anything with these and we really need the room - one is stuffed on top of a wardrobe and the others are taking up room in the conservatory. I just don't know what to do with them. They're not toys and wouldn't be suitable for young children to play so I couldn't donate them to a hospital or nursery - equally I can't just throw them out as so many hours (and £'s) were spent on them. There is also the sentimental element given my parent's involvement. My granddaughters are grown up and anyway already have another one I made which resides in their garage and I have no one else to pass them on to. Does anyone have any suggestions what I can do with them? Part of me doesn't want to part with them but I'm pretty sure I'll never go back to the hobby and they should be put to better use than just gathering dust.

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maddy629 Tue 16-Jan-18 07:35:36

Willow500 these are truly beautiful, I am sure a childhood museum would be delighted to have them, or perhaps an enquiry to National Trust or English Heritage would bring a solution.

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Nelliemoser Tue 16-Jan-18 09:13:40

Willow500 they are lovely. Have a look at what is on offer on Ebay and other such markets and get some ideas about their value and sell them in a proper specialists sale.
Don't just let them go in any ordinary sale.

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annodomini Tue 16-Jan-18 10:01:56

Some good recommendations here! And what a lot of ideas. Your head must be buzzing. I have been to the Museum of Childhood at Sudbury Hall and would love to be able to see your dolls' houses there.

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HannahLoisLuke Tue 16-Jan-18 18:08:23

I'm sure there's a big market for your dolls houses. Please don't just get rid of them to just anyone. Do your research and sell them to somebody who will appreciate them. As others have said, the specialist magazines will surely have small ads pages that you could advertise on, and if course eBay.

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mande Wed 17-Jan-18 14:44:08

Fabulous doll’s houses. What a talent!

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Tooyoungytobeagrandma Wed 17-Jan-18 20:01:52

I also think that is a good idea. Take a look first to get an idea of prices. I have sold lots of stuff on there and these are beautiful. Or try local auction house they may be interested or give you idea of where together best deal. There are collectors that would love these smile

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