The Old Pretenders

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Springtime in the garden

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

A very special and beautiful wooden doll for a very special friend

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

The Rarest Type of late 17th Century English Wooden

There are only two antique examples of this ultra rare William and Mary Period English wooden dating from 1680 know to exist world wide. Compared to this, there are around 40 antique examples of the classic, more well known type of William and Mary period English wooden (like the one on our blog header) left in existence.

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Saturday, November 29, 2014

The Newest Old Pretender

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Our Newest Early 18th Century English Wooden

A very special doll for our friend Janice.

The Old Pretenders Studio

The Old Pretenders studio offers collectors the finest quality reproductions of English wooden dolls in the 17th and 18th century manner. Each one of a kind creation is handcrafted individually using traditional techniques and an eye for authenticity in every detail. Our dolls feature custom made enamel eyes, appropriately fashioned wigs and meticulously researched costumes. As often as possible: 17th and 18th century antique textiles, trim work and lace are used in order to recreate a doll that looks and feels every bit as authentic as an original example.

The Old Pretenders studio also offers a complete range of restoration services for antique English wooden dolls. Whether a doll needs subtle conservation, limb replacement or repair or a complete refinishing and re-costuming- it will be done with the utmost care. We take into consideration many factors when approaching any doll’s restoration ensuring that the end results are in keeping with it’s age and original design.

E-mail us at secretgarden@shaw.ca