David Winter (born 1958 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England[1]) is an English sculptor known for collectible miniature buildings.[2]
David Winter | |
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| Born | David Frederick Spencer Winter December 18, 1958 Catterick, North Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
| Years active | 1979–2010 |
| Parent(s) | Freddie Winter Faith Winter |
Winter made his first cottage in 1979 with John Hine, and soon expanded.[3] David Winter Cottages, which became popular for its small, collectible detailed cottages, some of which were rare. Originally sold for around £10, many became much more valuable as their popularity grew. They were popular in the late 1980s[4] and in 1991, one was sold for $42,000 and a collection of 146 was sold for $200,000.[2] The cottages were popular in the United States, where a David Winter Cottages Collectors Guild had 200,000 members in the early 1990s.[2]
Production ceased in 2002 or 2003.[3]
In 2007, one newspaper reported that while collectibles were not as valuable as in the past, David Winter Cottages were still valuable.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Woolvey - Articles - Manufacturers & Brands - David Winter Cottages History".
- ^ a b c Tycoon tales in a tiny cottage industry, The Independent, 1992
- ^ a b British Collectibles
- ^ "Import Stores Add a Royal Touch to the UK/LA Festival", Los Angeles Times, 1988
- ^ "The Smart Collector: David Winter cottages still sell", Arizona Daily Star, 2007