Lot #88: 1:12 Vintage House of Miniatures Hepplewhite Pier Mirror Kit #42402 X-Acto Pewter

vintage, unbuilt 1:12 scale dollhouse miniature kit from the highly collectible The House of Miniatures series by X-Acto. This specific kit builds a stunning, highly detailed reproduction of a classic Hepplewhite Pier Mirror from the early American Colonial era (circa 1770). Unlike the standard wooden kits from this line, this specialty kit features fine pewter metal cast parts rather than wood, allowing for an incredibly crisp and elegant decorative frame. The House of Miniatures kits were originally produced between the mid-1970s and 1980s and remain the gold standard for vintage dollhouse enthusiasts. While their wooden furniture kits are widely found, the solid pewter mirror series was manufactured in much smaller batches over a very limited time frame. This makes Kit #42402 highly prized by collectors for its rarity. The pewter contains no lead and serves as an exceptional base for advanced hobbyists to apply a realistic gold-leaf or gilded finish for an authentic, premium historical look Pickup category timeslot {A}