Two late 19th century scratch-built dioramas

Two late 19th century scratch-built dioramas, the first modelled as a double-fronted villa with 'pebble dashed' walls, the two front bays flanking a set of steps and each with a 'scrap' figure of a child seated in front, 34cm wide x 21.5cm high; the second composed of shells and composite materials depicting a hen and cockerel with chicks before a tree with other birds, a nest and a squirrel in the branches, 18.5cm wide x 16cm high. (2)

Condition Report
Glass good. Case exterior lining paper degraded. Interior scenes showing age but broadly good.

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