Melancholy Tavern Appraisal

The Melancholy Tavern from Dickens Village

This item is a ceramic miniature building, specifically 'The Melancholy Tavern' from the Dickens Village Series, produced by Studio 55 in 1996. It depicts a charming, multi-storied tavern, consistent with a historical European architectural style, likely inspired by the Victorian era. The primary colors include a beige or cream base for the walls, accented with dark brown 'timber' framing, typical of Tudor-style construction. The roof features a rich, dark red-brown for the main gable and a contrasting deep green for a side roof section, both textured to simulate tiles or shingles. A prominent chimney, detailed with brick-like scoring and a reddish-brown cap, rises from the roofline. Windows are intricately designed with small panes, and some feature dark reddish-brown shutters. The front entrance boasts a green door with a small window. Festive holiday decorations are visible, including a green garland with red berries above the main entrance, suggesting its use as a Christmas village collectible. The signage reads 'Melancholy Tavern' above the main entrance and 'Open' on a smaller sign hanging to the right. The base of the building is sculpted to resemble snow-covered ground, featuring white accents. The craftsmanship appears to be of good quality, with fine attention to detail in the architectural elements, such as the textured walls, roof tiles, and window frames. There are no readily apparent condition issues like chips, cracks, or significant wear visible from the provided image. The piece exhibits a consistent finish and color application, indicating careful manufacturing typical of collectible village pieces.