WonderCottage

02/09/2026

Just finished going through a other lot of antique German porcelain doll parts and small figurines. Mostly Hertwig and similar makers from the late 1800s into the 1930s. Plenty of the usual soft crazing and original paint still holding on. These are the pieces i find when the surface and age feel right, the ones that work well for restoration, mixed media, or jewellery. If you’re looking for something specific at the moment (size, style, or just a particular character), drop a note. I’m happy to check what’s still available. Everything is listed here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Shabbywonder

22/08/2026

🚨 UK SMEs & MICRO-ENTERPRISES: The New EU Compliance Nightmare

The EU's PPWR rules are live (12 Aug 2026), but a real disaster for small UK businesses? The Representative Trap. 🇬🇧🛑

You now need a local authorized representative in EVERY single EU country you ship to.

🔴 The Struggle: • No central EU portal = 27 separate registrations
• Must hire/appoint a local rep in each market (e.g., one for Germany, one for France, for Italy) • Admin burden is crushing: separate reporting, separate fees, separate legal contact for each • Costs can spiral from €350 to €15,000+ per country depending on rep requirements
💥 The Impact: • For Us: Many small sellers will be forced to stop selling to the EU entirely. The math simply doesn't work for micro-businesses. • For Customers: Fewer UK products available on EU shelves. Prices will rise to cover compliance costs. Choice shrinks.
This isn't just a "red tape" issue; it's an existential threat to cross-border trade for small businesses. 📉

Sources: Strong & Herd, WorldFirs, UK Govt Business Tonia Antoniazzi

18/08/2026

🌿 Sun's out, and the treasures just keep coming! ☀️✨

We’ve been busy in the workshop sorting through the latest dig site arrivals, and this batch is exceptional! We have fresh stock of antique porcelain doll limbs, salvaged torsos, and some truly magnificent larger turned China heads that have survived decades underground. 🏚️🪞

Every mark, speck of earth, and hand-painted feature carries a hundred years of history. They are perfect for altered art, assemblage jewelry, or bringing an antique doll back to life.

While we sort and list these beauties, we're also crunching through the new EU EPR & PPWR regulations to ensure shipping across Europe remains smooth and compliant! 📦🪄

Explore the whole collection here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Shabbywonder

05/08/2026

A true piece of unburied history! 🌿 buried for decades near the famous Hertwig porcelain factory in Thuringia, Germany, this tiny 1920s porcelain cat nodder head is back out in the light! 🐱✨

Standing at just 23mm (0.9"), it features a wonderfully quirky googly-eyed expression and molded hat. Perfect as a standalone curiosity, a dollhouse display, or a unique component for assemblage jewelry and altered art.

We offer combined shipping across all items in the store! 📦

Shop this piece directly on Etsy: https://shabbywonder.etsy.com/listing/1340252509
Explore our full shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Shabbywonder

29/07/2026

Unearthed history for your workbench 🌿✨

Produced by Hertwig & Co. in Thuringia, Germany, around the 1920s, these miniature glazed porcelain figures were originally drip catchers before being excavated decades later near the old factory site.

With authentic age marks, delicate wear, and unmatched vintage character, they are ideal for assemblage, altered art, junk journaling, or crafting one-of-a-kind jewelry pendants.

Each piece is sold individually so you can choose the exact bird or butterfly for your next creation!

🛍️ Shop now on Etsy: https://shabbywonder.etsy.com/listing/4483648755

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28/07/2026

There is something deeply enchanting about holding a piece of history that was buried underground for over a hundred years 🕯️✨

We’ve just listed a fresh lot of 5 antique German soft porcelain mini doll bodies, dating back to circa 1880–1910. Excavated with their natural earth and water weathering still intact, these 1.8" to 2.7" porcelain figures are ideal for assemblage artists, jewelry makers, dollhouse collectors, and lover of oddities.

Give these forgotten porcelain relics a new story:
https://shabbywonder.etsy.com/listing/1275192968


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17/06/2026

11/06/2026

History you can hold in the palm of your hand. 🕯️

These tiny 1.29" (32mm) antique German bisque porcelain doll bodies were buried for over a century in a dump near the historic factory sites of Limbach and Hertwig. Manufactured circa 1860-1880, they have been excavated and brought back into the light, ready for their next chapter.

Each piece arrives with its own unique battle scars from its time underground—expect random selection featuring beautiful rust markings, dirt patina, and weathered details that hold immense character for:
✨ Altered Art & Mixed Media Assemblage
✨ Unique Jewelry Design & Wire Wrapping
✨ Curiosities, Oddities, & Shadow Boxes
✨ Antique Doll Restoration & Collecting

Take a closer look at their tiny hand-painted features in the images attached (IMG_20260605_145646.jpg, IMG_20260605_145558.jpg, and IMG_20260605_145549.jpg).

👉 Secure yours today: https://shabbywonder.etsy.com/listing/4517489155
🛍️ Browse the full cabinet of curiosities: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Shabbywonder

I’d love to see how you style this piece or hear about the art you create with it! 💌

06/06/2026

Hello my lovely creative souls and collectors,
There’s something deeply magical about holding a piece of history in your hands. Our new Antique German Porcelain Salvage Craft Boxes are filled with genuine excavated bisque and porcelain doll parts from the legendary Thuringia region (Limbach & Hertwig factory areas).
Each kit is carefully hand-curated with authentic fragments dating 1860–1930 - tiny legs, delicate arms, partial torsos, Frozen Charlotte pieces and more - all carrying that beautiful earth-worn patina, rust staining and honest chips that only time can create.
Choose from three generous sizes:
• Starter Studio Pack (20 pieces)
• Artisan Creator Lot (40 pieces)
• Master Assemblage Vault (90 pieces)
Ideal for mixed media artists, jewelry makers, junk journal lovers, doll restorers and anyone who adores dark-romantic shabby chic treasures.
These are sold as adult craft supplies - not toys - and each one is a unique portal into the past.
Ready to unearth your next creation? Come choose your pack before they’re gone!
Direct link → https://shabbywonder.etsy.com/listing/4516968231
With warmest wishes from the studio,
Chris x

31/05/2026

Discover a charming collection of vintage and antique German doll parts and figures—from delicate porcelain pin cushions to expressive doll heads perfect for craft projects and collectors alike. 🕰️🧸