Opulent German Dollhouse Rooms with Well-Laden Rooms

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39" (99 cm.) w. x 15"h. x 19"d. A wooden two-room dollhouse has rich dark exterior finish that extends to the simple front facade,with three window frames at the back,each with three panes,the two lower panes hinging open inwardly. The windows are richly framed with wide sills and have original cornices and wooden drapery rods with brass clips. A richly-paneled double door opens between the two rooms and is finished in contrasting dark and light finish. The floors have a dark paper-lithograph to simulate parquet and there is old wall paper with contrasting borders. A gas lamp hangs in the bedroom,and a stunning crystal and amethyst chandelier centers the parlor. The parlor is furnished with a metallic-thread embroidered woolen carpet,maroon velvet upholstered chairs,grand-sized floor mirror,early wooden chest,center table,easel,dessert buffet,sewing table,Austrian glazed-ceramic stove,and accessories including large pressed tin mirror,ormolu bird cage,candlesticks and goblets,potted plants,brass hanging plates,and framed engravings. The bedroom is furnished with an armoire,bed,chair,table,brass easel,a number of framed prints,two "toy" dolls in chair,sewing basket,and a copper bed warmer along with a woolen carpet. There are four bisque dollhouse dolls. Very good/excellent overall condition. Germany,circa 1890,the home presents a scene of an abundant and affluent family in comfortable surroundings.