Miniature Treasures: Big Earnings from Small Living Spaces

[@rosemaryhubis8039]

I just bought a vintage printers tray complete with miniatures at an estate sale on Saturday. Including baskets carved out of peach pits. Lots of dogs, chickens, bird nests and many other items all for $32. Tons of people passed it by.

[@TheNurseFlipper]

NICE sounds like a great buy!

[@debrawilder9551]

Wow peach pits you scored big time

[@leahg.4646]

Gold!!!!! 🎉

[@leecl2244]

Thank you for spotlighting miniatures! With the dollhouse miniatures, it helps to be familiar with the makers. Handcrafted and high quality count towards value. Condition and scarcity also count. The little chairs were upholstered in high count per inch petitpoint, hand done by an artisan. The silk rug was made with high density hand-done knots in the same technique as an expensive persian rug. The antique miniature portrait was skillfully hand-painted on ivory. Johannes Landsman is a very well known artist in miniature painting whose work sells for high prices. I dont know if he made the wooden mounting for the firescreen, but it is also hand made by an artist. The Stokesay Ware is not hand-painted, it's transfer ware. The sets were more expensive than I was willing to pay when they were first made. As far as I know, the teasets are not rare. I think a complete set would always command a healthy price, but I'm surprised it sold for that much. So apply the same criteria you would use for any art object because that's what these are, not toys. Look for hand-crafted , finely finished pieces, hopefully signed by the artisan if you are looking to sell at these prices. There are vintage/antique commercial pieces that can also do well. The dollhouse miniature hobby is expensive even with new commercial items.

[@gretchen0331]

Those ducks are beautiful 😍 I’m Cuban - American so I gravitate towards ducks, flamingo’s birds tropical art is gorgeous ❤😊

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Yes I love flamingo stuff too!

[@tbaby5884]

Wow, that is incredible. I actually think I had one of those rugs in my hand once I really do and I even laughed. Look at this little rug and I put it back very insightful. You are. It was funny. I put your video on pause to see this quick video on jewelry and it was youfor your what not great stuff thank you for your knowledge and your time of course have a great holiday season

[@TheNurseFlipper]

That is awesome! Thank you so much greatly appreciated :D

[@EclecticInTexas]

I’m actually feeling proud I’ve found 2 of the items you showed! None of mine sold at those prices but they were worth a pickup. I found a Just the Right Shoe at a consignment store that I bought for $7 and sold for $40. And at my local thrift I found 4 baggies with 4 Jett Burnett mini ducks in each. Sold them ranging from $25 - $75 each. Something else to look for are some of the Historical Potbelly figures. They are tiny resin roly poly figures that don’t look like much but can sell high. I bought 1 of Anne Boleyn for $20 and sold for $225. I know that doesn’t reach the prices you showcased but they should definitely be a miniature bolo! I would love another research video with the lower priced miniatures!

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Yes definetly great sales and i agree something to look out for! Thanks for the tip

[@skyeblu817]

I recall in the past wooden drawers??? That once held small printing stamps ..had many little little compartments...Could be mounted on the wall and used for miniature display. Thank you for your insights

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Ohhh yes printing trays they are great for display, storage and they sell welL!

[@soheilasiadate2478]

Thank you so much this is mind blowing, I have so many of the tiny stuff, because I am weird, now you made me think. Seriously thank you for spending so much time to do this.

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You are so welcome!

[@amberdoll410]

Omg I just left a collection of these just the right shoes at the thrift in baggies 😮 thanks for your knowledge

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Happy to help! Go get em LOL!

[@rama6590]

The tiny magnifying glass and Almanac were adorable! Thanks!

[@TheNurseFlipper]

YES! So much money too it's crazy!

[@momto4boz]

Oooh, I have a “Saint Christopher” similar to that one. It’s super tiny & marked 14kt. Cool

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Oh nice!

[@catgodfrey6451]

WOW thank you for sharing 😊❤😊

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You're so welcome!

[@claudialaforgia1422]

On the kitty compact: 80C means 800 / 1000 Continental Silver 😊

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Thank you

[@gvantassel]

Great video and definitely will be on the hunt for the smalls. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You are so welcome!

[@maggiecousineau1877]

I have never heard of any ot these minatures, what a great informative video.

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@katherinepoulson3457]

Thanks, Kat!😎👏💖

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You are so welcome!

[@jewelrygrace9438]

Bless your heart for helping us make some money or selling stuff way to cheap

[@amy-betharnette9754]

Thank you! This Was So interesting.

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kattymatty413]

WOW this is amazing. Would definitely love a lower dollar range miniature video too. Thank you!!!

[@maurad5378]

Loved this topic!

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@JamieBeeReseller]

Hi Kat! Can’t wait to learn! ❤

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Hope you like it!

[@desertfairychickres4021]

For heavens sake, Kat! Amazing. Thank you and many blessings, K.T.

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Thank you so much!

[@lindacurl6337]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You're welcome!

[@rosivanwinkle5532]

I love your research videos.

[@TheNurseFlipper]

I'm so glad!

[@ArlenePMCM]

Crazy values!! On the lookout 🙂

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Hope you find some!

[@charlenewolford2887]

Love these researched videos, Kat!

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Glad you like them!

[@dottyjyoung]

I have a printers/letterpress cabinet in the basement. 😮 Im abt to use it all up, lol.

[@TheNurseFlipper]

They're great for that!

[@jpickett6257]

Great video - very enlightening on miniatures! thank you

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You're welcome

[@laurabishop7651]

I love your research videos! This one about high selling miniatures was particularly interesting! Keep them coming! ❤

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Will do!

[@robinwatson5970]

Very interesting, thank you Kate for a great video

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You're welcome!

[@CarolanRoss]

that tiny Louis Vuitton chair for a GRAND? So many tiny treasures here, what FUN!

[@TheNurseFlipper]

I just picked up a miniature chair this week that should sell for $750!

[@TerrieHamblin-un5gy]

Wow! Thanks.

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You're welcome!

[@erinjohnson5831]

WOW! Thats insane! Thank you so much for the video! You are amazing!!

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You're so welcome!

[@SueBrading]

Love these videos!!!

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Glad you like them!

[@beckyhuey9744]

Thank you so much Kat! Wow never thought miniatures would be so expensive

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You're so welcome!

[@whitesabre9974]

Thanks again. Tiny things I already own that I had no idea of their potential worth.😊

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You are so welcome!

[@SandraHay-kp3sc]

I’m a tiny things collector just can’t get enough

[@TheNurseFlipper]

That's awesome!

[@sharisimonehampton5434]

So tiny😅=BIG$!! Wow! Absolutely amazing! This was a very enlightening video. Thanks so much. I learned something new. Lol...😉👍♥️

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jenniferjuneau7329]

Thank you! You are so helpful 🙏🏼

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You're so welcome!

[@gaylejudkins2244]

You can size these by the bear pin. That is a standard size pin. So at the most largest 3 inches and that is pushing it.

[@carolynneely388]

Thank you

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You're welcome

[@autumsharvest]

I believe ours is a Chinook. Rescue labeled him as a husky mix. He's got the traits of the above mentioned. He's quite demanding but alas we're hoping he gets better. He doesn't understand no, maybe selectively. We want to get him trained but he's afraid of rides.

[@gillyphipps4457]

Wonderful video❤

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Thank you 🤗

[@leahthorpe9379]

😊

[@michaelread539]

More to look for! Thanks. I was hoping there would be some miniature porcelain... but this was excellent as always!

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Glad you liked it! I honestly expected more to be in the top myself, but they just were not there

[@sandypearson8636]

Thank you love all your videos

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You are so welcome

[@retiweisberg7906]

Thank you so much for your amazing videos.

[@TheNurseFlipper]

My pleasure! I appreciate you watching :-)

[@BrendaKitchens-x3n]

Thanks for another amazing video

[@TheNurseFlipper]

So nice of you appreciate you watching

[@susanboyer4136]

OMG My Grandpa used to make me peach pit baskets when I was a little girl!

[@TheNurseFlipper]

That's awesome

[@MaycieBroussard]

Anything related to Sarah J Maas, author of Throne of Glass, will sell. Look up Crescent City and A Court of Thorns and Roses by her as well

[@heidiesterholm2938]

❤❤❤❤

[@theresamcgallicher]

Thanks! Mme is an abbreviation for Madame in French (like Mrs. for Missus in English).

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Thank you for the info!

[@nobleenchantpbkc8082]

thank you!

[@TheNurseFlipper]

You're welcome!

[@nobleenchantpbkc8082]

@@TheNurseFlipper Hey i have to talk with you about an item I have and an item you have.Can I get your email so I can send you a message,please?

[@kimnied7023]

❤

[@vickiehanan5686]

Who would have known the tiny tinies would be so valuable ? I've only sold 2 or 3 miniatures. And definitely not at that price lol thanks for another great video !

[@TheNurseFlipper]

My thoughts exactly it's crazy some things that sell high

[@AVOCADO.plus.ORANGE.Vintage]

English penny is a lot larger than US penny Silver cat compact says 900, which is the grade of silver.

[@WildCardTraders]

White gold gets missed too. Looks very unassuming . I'll be honest . Most of this stuff I would pass over thinking it was junk especially if it was mixed in with other little junk.

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Oh yes very true good point!

[@momto4boz]

Omg! I had those chicks when I was little.. I don’t remember the others, but the chicks I do…

[@TheNurseFlipper]

That's awesome

[@charlene-allgood]

😳😳😳😳!!!

[@KimMiltonaz]

The Dominos made of Cow bone, I'm surprised it wasn't pulled by eBay. I had an item pulled they told me it was pulled because it was made of bone.

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Yeah if you put bone they tend to pull stuff

[@bubbaebert]

Great video, but that miniature portrait is watercolor on ivory, not a photograph. Very different thing.

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Thanks for the info!

[@BebeSatos]

🙏🏼🤍🙏🏼🤍🙏🏼

[@TcTess]

I’m getting SO frustrated. I keep setting aside the items I think would sell best at auction but I want to be established on EBay first. I buy on EBay & have no issues. Now that I want to sell they can’t verify me. I get delivery at a PO Box but I put my street address in the first line of everything. Now even when I use my street address it gives the error “can’t use P.O. Box”. I’ve spent HOURS trying to get this settled. I have 2 miniature dollhouse hooked rugs in that tub waiting and they’re both occupied Japan. Sorry, I needed to vent…

[@TheNurseFlipper]

If you have po box on it at all it will reject i would try just putting box with no po

[@LisaStacy-i8v]

With mine I have to put my street address and right after put # and P.O. Box number

[@TcTess]

I’m actually a retired postal employee so this shouldn’t even be a problem. I’ve tried every iteration of my address possible but the correct “should be” street address and then the P.O. Box in the “optional” line. I’m having multiple issues. Somewhere along the line my actual 911 address is only listed as a P.O. Box. That would be worrying but my husband is an EMT so he knows how to get here. 😆 Second problem is my town is divided into two counties. We’re right on the line so while most things go to the main county some of the towns issues are dealt with from the other. So far I’ve spent hours going back & forth with eBay, my towns postmaster, the supervisor of the Barnes Co PO, the Barnes Co sheriff, now I’m supposed to move over to Cass County Sheriff dept and go from there. I haven’t done that yet because my brain is about to burst. I’m just going to have to keep selling on Etsy until it gets straightened out. I’m still saving a few of my best finds for when (if) I get established on EBay.

[@andreabradley5837]

@@TcTess My town is split into 3 counties, the name on my street sign does not match the address for my property taxes, I have a rural box, My zip code is for a town 30 miles away. I used to tell people when they asked where I live, "half a mile from the twilight zone". Trust me, I feel your pain.

[@TcTess]

Are you sure we’re not from the same town? 😂 The numbers here have no rhyme or reason and some people have the same number. Even the street names are messy. We live on Maine St but any time I put that down it gets autocorrected to Main.

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

💋 hey girlfriend, you look beautiful love that lipstick on you and your eyebrows look great. Don’t usually make comments like that but thought I’d tell you.

[@TheNurseFlipper]

Thank you so much!!