{"product_id":"the-passing-time-from-the-enchanted-series-by-marcelle-d-shears-in-collab-with-the-miniature-world-of-peter-bates","title":"Peter Bates Passing Time Miniature Wall Decoration, Marcelle D. Shears, Enchanted Series, Fairy Silhouette, Round Gold-Tone Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere time is passed in fairy company, even the smallest frame can hold another world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis miniature wall decoration gathers dark fairy silhouettes against a pale ground. A winged figure reaches towards a drifting cluster of tiny shapes, while smaller figures and curling botanical details fill the scene below. The fine linework and bold silhouettes give it the atmosphere of an illustrated story glimpsed between the pages of an old book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surviving reverse label identifies the design as “PASSING TIME” from “THE ENCHANTED SERIES”, a silhouette by Marcelle D. Shears, from the miniature world of Peter Bates Ltd., Titchfield, Hants. This is a framed decorative rendition of the credited design; no claim is made that it is an original hand-cut silhouette or an original drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Particulars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Miniature framed wall decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Passing Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: The Enchanted Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist credit: Marcelle D. Shears, as printed on the reverse label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabelled company: Peter Bates Ltd., Titchfield, Hants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Fairy silhouettes with delicate botanical surroundings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: Round, gold-tone; metal composition unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront: Reflective cover; composition unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Brown backing with printed identification label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging fitting: Small ring visible at the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate and precise production technique: Unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photographs show light marks and scattered specks across the pale scene and reflective front, with rubbing and uneven colour to the gold-tone frame. The brown backing has surface wear, while the paper label shows age-related discolouration. Reflections partly obscure the front in the wider photograph, so please study the close-ups for the visible finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small enchanted scene for a collected wall, a reading corner, or a room that leaves a little space for folklore. Photographic books and props are not included. Carefully nestled in its treasure coffin, a vault relic from Vaen’kai Vault.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaen’kai Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55258911539539,"sku":"VKVD-002","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2771\/4643\/files\/DSC_8901.jpg?v=1791452207","url":"https:\/\/vaenkaivault.com\/products\/the-passing-time-from-the-enchanted-series-by-marcelle-d-shears-in-collab-with-the-miniature-world-of-peter-bates","provider":"Vaen’kai Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}