R.Bliss Doll House! 1890 - 1914

This is a once in a lifetime find for us.
in the 50 years of being exposed to and working in the antique business I have never run across one of these doll houses, other than in books.
My friends, let me introduce you to this incredible,
R. Bliss "Keyhole" house!
It dates to 1890s up until 1914 when R. Bliss sold his toy company.
These style of doll houses were produced up until 1935.
This example IS NOT newer than 1914 and it is not a kit built house.
The graphics on this were ahead of the game when it came to the lithography used on toys. making R. Bliss toy houses very popular and very affordable.

[@alanatolstad4824]

Wow, an amazing history. I've never heard of another one in my 71 years.

[@bearflagmercantile8113]

This was an unbelievable find. My wife struck Gold on this one. There are some condition issues. But for its age I would be suspicious of actual age if it were completely pristine.

[@janerobinson5944]

What an amazing doll house treasure❤

[@lisakillz1853]

👍🏻❤️ that's awesome! I have a dollhouse book with that doll house on the cover, and my family vacation that bass lake every summer my entire childhood. Thank you for sharing

[@bearflagmercantile8113]

It's such a beautiful area, it's not far from where I live in Shaver. That doll house was a once in a lifetime find for us. Thanks for watching and your comment.

[@craftynita6633]

thanks for the tour and history! i love that old wallpaper!

[@sarahhoyt9556]

Thank you for this lovely video. Thank you gentlemen

[@judyderieux8484]

It's adorable.....✨

[@releasingendorphins232]

Just Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@helenbailey8419]

Its beautiful.Thank-you for showing us.Nice to see American vintage/antique items.Many thanks from Manchester,England.

[@bearflagmercantile8113]

Thank you for watching. The Sierra Nevada Mountains have not disappointed with the types of antiques and Collectibles we find up here.

[@tinynina76]

So beautiful! It's in wonderful condition. Great find.

[@bearflagmercantile8113]

Thank you, it was truly a great find. It sold within an hour of listing it.

[@suzannewilliams3673]

What a beautiful piece of history!

[@DirtyPlumbus]

I'm not into dollhouses at all but that is a beautiful piece. It just has a great style.

[@bearflagmercantile8113]

Same here, I usually pass on them. But when my wife showed me this one I knew we had to get it.
I'm kind of debating about selling it.

[@artanddebearickson9729]

It's beautiful, wish I had found it. I would love to adore it and keep it for my family.

[@bearflagmercantile8113]

I was tempted to keep it. It was a once-in-a-lifetime find for us. Thank you for watching.

[@christinacaravoulias5582]

Love this piece… how cool it is that even how it looks today, it tells such a great a story!

[@bearflagmercantile8113]

That's true, the lady that bought it is totally in love with it. It's great that it's going to a good home. Hopefully it lasts another 100 years.

[@miniaturescookingandmore6583]

Beautiful!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Did you sell it? You could check with Old Curiosity Shop although he favors the 20's and 30's. Or perhaps D Miniatures might know the origin. Well you found R Bliss. But I mean maybe the family who had it. Great little piece, I wonder if it's supposed to be a Victorian

[@bearflagmercantile8113]

Yes, I did sell the doll house, it sold in about an hour of listing it for a good price. The new owner absolutely loves it. It was a once in a lifetime find for me. Thanks for watching.