A rare and large Moritz Gottschalk model 2248 Blue roof Dolls House with original contents, German circa 1893-94, with paper red/ochre brick effect exterior, standing on a green base with front garden and fencing, steps leading to double French style front doors painted in orange and with glazing, decorative balcony above with similar doors and fanlight, four glazed bow windows to façade with ornate decorative mouldings and two further balconies and a central attic style window, pitched roof with two large chimney stacks. Front opens to six room on three levels all with good original papers to floors and walls, two hinged interior doors and original drapes and paper blinds to bay windows. Sitting room includes a Rock and Graner tinplate oval table, Waltershausen settee, chest of drawers, sideboard, four chairs and footrest, Mantle clock and desk, fireplace with mantle, tinplate coal scuttle, gilt wall clock with pendulum and various ornaments and pictures, bead and metalwork chandelier, and two dolls. Kitchen with wooden table, dresser, selection of pewter and kitchen ware, gilt soft metal bird cage with wax parrot and another, various ornaments and two dolls. Lounge with Waltershausen tapestry stretcher (one lid to base missing), chaise lounge, chest of drawers, bureau, mirror on stand, various chairs, rosewood chess table, soft metal sewing stand, pair of corner hanging shelves, bead and metal work chandelier, various ornaments, pictures and two dolls. Dining Room with Waltershausen chest of drawer and mirror, soft metal fireplace, chest of drawers, three matching chairs, soft metal magazine rack and stand, wall mounted clock, bead and metal chandelier, various ornaments, pictures and a doll. Attic room with a cherry wood marble top table, wardrobe, various chairs, tin bed, screen and more, (condition: some staining and minor tears to exterior papers, interior in good original condition), 39” (99cm) tall, 37 ¾” (96cm) wide and 23 ½” (60cm) deep. This dolls houses is illustrated in The Encyclopedia of Toys by Constance Eileen King pg.21.
