rodentraiser Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 The easy way to remember the SF dollhouses is: 1st version has an upper porch roof and no side windows on the double bay under the right gable. 2nd version (my favorite) has no upper porch roof and windows all around on all the bays. Both of these are made by sliding the siding into grooved channels. 3rd version has no upper porch roof and windows all around the bays, but although it has the same porch trim as the 2nd version, it lacks the tower trim of the 2nd version. It's also made of 3/8" MDF. The one shown in Amanda's post if the first version and no, I have no idea which number that is. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Check out this RGT - it didn't scream RGT to me when I first looked at it so I am impressed: https://www.etsy.com/listing/173664653/dollhouse-112-scale?ref=unav_listing-other Not sure about the front roof shingling...but I think this has a lovely old look. I think it is nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy C Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 15 minutes ago, Elsbeth said: Check out this RGT - it didn't scream RGT to me when I first looked at it so I am impressed: https://www.etsy.com/listing/173664653/dollhouse-112-scale?ref=unav_listing-other Not sure about the front roof shingling...but I think this has a lovely old look. I think it is nicely done. It is the Real Good Toys "Tamarack" Not that I need another dollhouse kit, but I'd sure like to build this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 33 minutes ago, Cathy :) said: It is the Real Good Toys "Tamarack" Not that I need another dollhouse kit, but I'd sure like to build this one I love that dormer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 2 hours ago, rodentraiser said: The easy way to remember the SF dollhouses is: 1st version has an upper porch roof and no side windows on the double bay under the right gable. 2nd version (my favorite) has no upper porch roof and windows all around on all the bays. Both of these are made by sliding the siding into grooved channels. 3rd version has no upper porch roof and windows all around the bays, but although it has the same porch trim as the 2nd version, it lacks the tower trim of the 2nd version. It's also made of 3/8" MDF. The one shown in Amanda's post if the first version and no, I have no idea which number that is. LOL 1st version is the SF500 2nd version is the SF555 (the first kit I ever built) 3rd version is the SF558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Courtesy of Mesp2k (Mike) via a 2013 post: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I love the teardrop room of SF555. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 18 hours ago, asherah said: Holy crap..$192,000.00 http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Doll-House-House-of-Broel-By-Artist-Bonnie-Broel-House-of-all-Seasons-/172203229600?hash=item28181cc1a0:m:mZCxdeuQKtwGEhtE3sgJrDg Apparently this is the reduced price. This house 's price has been discussed in the past as can be seen by searching for the House of Broel. I won't comment on the price but is the work of an artist. http://www.houseofbroel.com/dollhouse-museum.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 2 hours ago, jrchob said: This house 's price has been discussed in the past as can be seen by searching for the House of Broel. I won't comment on the price but is the work of an artist. http://www.houseofbroel.com/dollhouse-museum.html I'm thankful that Ms. Broel is a miniaturist as she has a lot of fun things and maintains a museum for them -- which is becoming more and more rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asherah Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 5 hours ago, Elsbeth said: I love the teardrop room of SF555. so cute. I'm going to add this to my wishlist =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilover62 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Finished Bostonian (needs some TLC) for $175. This house was first posted for $100. I wanted to buy it to finish it and re-sale it but I couldn't. so I think anybody interested could get it lower that the current asking price. https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/tag/5743363493.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asherah Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 New Nobhill Large Big Victorian Dollhouse Kit http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-Nobhill-Large-Big-Victorian-Dollhouse-Kit-/162154751475?hash=item25c12d25f3:g:BZcAAOSwQupXXA~N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asherah Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I found a dura craft Newburg for sale for $25 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dura-Craft-Miniature-Dollhouse-Kit-NB180-Newberg/351817260060?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38618%26meid%3Dea4db87a3f6148a8a49fd5bdda8427bc%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D18%26sd%3D142090039404 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 4 hours ago, asherah said: New Nobhill Large Big Victorian Dollhouse Kit http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-Nobhill-Large-Big-Victorian-Dollhouse-Kit-/162154751475?hash=item25c12d25f3:g:BZcAAOSwQupXXA~N Ah, a repetitious redundancy that repeats itself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Half scale Queen Anne Rowhouse by American Craft: http://www.ebay.com/itm/furnished-victorian-dollhouse-Mattel-littles-/162179687559?hash=item25c2a9a487:g:Wi0AAOSwawpXvgaB It has the original Carlson windows and door, but is missing the front steps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenannediva Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 18 hours ago, fov said: Half scale Queen Anne Rowhouse by American Craft: http://www.ebay.com/itm/furnished-victorian-dollhouse-Mattel-littles-/162179687559?hash=item25c2a9a487:g:Wi0AAOSwawpXvgaB It has the original Carlson windows and door, but is missing the front steps... Listed on craigslist for $50.00 less http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/clt/5748729493.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Is this a Hofco? Really good price. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/clt/5753973921.html McKinley kit for $25: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bab/5732256483.html Both are in the San Francisco area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy C Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 1 hour ago, fov said: Is this a Hofco? Really good price. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/clt/5753973921.html Yes, it is a Hofco "Southern Dynasty" with two side additions. I agree, really good price for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atodonnell Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Here is a really great deal on the Willowcrest kit in PA: http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Greenleaf-Willowcrest-Dollhouse-Kit-Sealed-PU-32629321.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I am so tempted to go get that Hofco house. There's just no way I can though, and I really don't need another house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Regarding the Hofco, a few years ago that same house was in a local charity store for $1,000. I don't think it was the same exact house, but the same model with the two side extensions. I went and saw it in person, it was so grand and impressive. I hope someone who knows what it is ends up with this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy C Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 1 hour ago, rodentraiser said: I am so tempted to go get that Hofco house. There's just no way I can though, and I really don't need another house. It is a relief that this Hofco is not in my area. I'd love to have a Hofco and the price is really good. I don't have anywhere for a dollhouse that is five feet wide, but I'm afraid I couldn't pass it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 It looks like it would be some work with that house, though. If you look under the wallpaper, you can tell it hasn't been primed. That means all that wall paper would have to come off and so would all the tape wiring as well. Then it would have to be primed, rewired, and redecorated on the inside. But look at those wings, Can you imagine putting a kitchen into one of those wings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy C Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 45 minutes ago, rodentraiser said: It looks like it would be some work with that house, though. If you look under the wallpaper, you can tell it hasn't been primed. That means all that wall paper would have to come off and so would all the tape wiring as well. Then it would have to be primed, rewired, and redecorated on the inside. But look at those wings, Can you imagine putting a kitchen into one of those wings? That Hofco house looks like it would be worth the work. And yes, oh yes, I can imagine putting a kitchen in one of those wings! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I would buy that Hofco house if it were closer...that is totally my kind of finished house. To be honest, I would even leave it as is. I like it. Well, I might do a mural wallpaper in the diningroom. But I love everything else. What a steal!! I hope someone gets it. Calling AGGIEMAE! GO get that house, woman! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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