Studio B Miniatures

Early American 1" scale tinware, furniture and decor

Special Projects

These beautiful Studio B Miniature pieces never made it into the catalog. They were taken on as fun challenges, for Christmas gifts or to fill a place in a miniature room. Inspiration often came from The Scale Cabinetmaker and they’re a great resource, even today.

Bob’s working oak Rolltop Desk (1880), based on plans in The Scale Cabinetmaker (Vol 3:4)
Handcrafted Birkemeier nutcrackers. Bob did the 3 tall ones out of wood. Bill did the short one out of brass. 1984.
Bob’s turned bone chess set and game board based on plans in The Scale Cabinet Maker (Vols 5:2, 6:4).
Bob’s Steamer Trunk and stand, circa 1672. Based on plans from The Scale Cabinetmaker (Vol. 4:1, 10-14)
Peggy’s handmade carrying basket using thin wicker material, based on her full-size baskets. Filled with collected North Carolina shells.
Bill’s Noah’s Ark pull-toy, with Peggy’s Fimo animals. Based on a full size toy built by Bob and Millie for their granddaughters.
Bob’s Pedal Car (circa 1914), built from plans published in The Scale Cabinet Maker (Vol 3:1).
Blanket Chest made for Sara by Bob and Wendy in 2000.
Handcrafted blanket chest for Bill and Peggy by Wendy and Bob, 1999 with an Outer Banks nautical theme
Peggy’s miniature Christmas Shell Wreath
Gimbal candlesticks – turned brass. Can also be hung on a wall (H 0.56″).