About Us.

I think that should read " about me "

Hello, I'm Peter or " Peter Lilliput " as I'm often referred to. 

Lilliput Miniatures was created by me in 1998 as a hobby to keep me busy when I retired. I really can't remember why I chose Dolls House Furniture as a Hobby. Being a Toolmaker by trade I probably needed a change from metal, without losing the challenge of precision.  

The decision was, however, a good one, as a year later, in 1999, I became a Grandfather to a beautiful Baby Girl. Her Large Dolls House is constantly being Upgraded and her " Treasure Box " is filled with examples of everything I have ever made, in every scale.

The first few pieces I made were a far cry from the pieces I Craft today. They were however,well received, and I was surprised to find that I was being paid for something I enjoyed doing. By asking questions I realised there were "official " scales to work to, and was constantly asked if I made 'Tudor'. 

Being raised in England I had a vague idea of what a 'Tudor House' looked like, but what about the interior ? That started a long journey of exploration starting with the local Gold Coast City Council Library, and extending to the State Library of Queensland. If any of the staff at these Libraries read this I will be forever grateful for your help and patience .

And then along came the Computer and the Internet, a great cause of alarm due to the fact that if I pressed the wrong key I would end up in Valhalla or a place even worse than that. Of course that didn't happen, thankfully. What it gave me was a view into everyday life of the Medieval / Tudor Period. The Buildings, Furniture, Food, Plates, Cutlery, Tools, Animals, and all the other items of the period, from the Carpenter and Blacksmith to the Lord of the Manor. 

Today my range of Houses, Furniture and all the Accessories has greatly increased. Just when I think that my range is complete I get a request for a certain item.  ( Please keep the ideas coming. ) 

Due to many requests for Pewterware long ago, and not being able to source it, I decided to make it myself. It took a long time, but I got there. Now Lead Free Pewter, made in Australia, by me, is now available. The range is limited but will increase, when I get the time.

Also due to demand, I can now supply Animals in 1/12th & 1/24th scale. Pigs and Cows, Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Hens, even a few Rats and Mice "Yuk",  are now available. They took a lot of searching for, but I eventually found a range of very High Quality, Hand Painted Animals that meet my very high standard. They are really good and the prices are very reasonable.

Also available, again due to requests, I have Crafted a range of items for the Forge. The Blacksmith helped to Forge ( sorry about that ) the future of the Medieval Period into the Tudor Period and beyond. His everyday tools, as well as his "Work in Progress " from a "Horse Shoe to a Nail ', a "Sword to a Spoon"  are all available, presently in 1/24th scale but in 1/12th scale to order.

Also new are my Farmyards and Barnyards. Complete with Animals, Water troughs, Feed Bins, Shelters, Fences, Gates and covered with the most realistic ground cover, these can be made to your measurements and add the finishing touch to your House. *  

Thank you for taking the time to look at my website, which is undergoing a much needed upgrade, by me.

Another challenge, please be patient.

Peter (Lilliput) Shaw. 

                                                     Ground Covering and Grasses supplied by Ian, at the Modeller's Warehouse.

                                                                                          www.modellers-warehouse.com.au

                                                                              For that finishing touch.