Marching Through Time

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Marching Through Time: A Practical Guide to the Collection, Display & Conservation of Lead Miniatures

*** Limited Time Bundle Discount! Purchase both Marching Through Time and Buckshot & Beehive, and we will automatically apply an $11 discount at checkout.

*** This is a PRE-ORDER item. Printed books are not expected to arrive at our fulfillment center until approximately January 2026; however, this date is only an estimate and is likely to change to some extent. We will strive to post updates on the Updates Page of our website, so please check that page if you have status update questions. All images shown as part of this product launch are digital renderings of the current form of the book; however, some changes may be made to the appearance, content, and page count as we work through the print production process. Credit cards and payment methods will be charged at the time the order is placed. ***

Features:

  • Page count: 104 pages

  • Each volume is 6" wide by 9" tall (approx.)

  • Commercial quality, section sewn binding which allows the book to lay flat

  • Full color prints on premium quality paper stock

  • Foil stamped hardcover

  • Ribbon page marker

Authors: N.R. Jenzen-Jones, Rhian Ward, Matt Thomas, Ian Maine, James Opie, Philippa Beesley-Jones & Dana Wegner

Editor: N.R. Jenzen-Jones

Marching Through Time: A Practical Guide to the Collection, Display & Conservation of Lead Miniatures

*** Limited Time Bundle Discount! Purchase both Marching Through Time and Buckshot & Beehive, and we will automatically apply an $11 discount at checkout.

*** This is a PRE-ORDER item. Printed books are not expected to arrive at our fulfillment center until approximately January 2026; however, this date is only an estimate and is likely to change to some extent. We will strive to post updates on the Updates Page of our website, so please check that page if you have status update questions. All images shown as part of this product launch are digital renderings of the current form of the book; however, some changes may be made to the appearance, content, and page count as we work through the print production process. Credit cards and payment methods will be charged at the time the order is placed. ***

Features:

  • Page count: 104 pages

  • Each volume is 6" wide by 9" tall (approx.)

  • Commercial quality, section sewn binding which allows the book to lay flat

  • Full color prints on premium quality paper stock

  • Foil stamped hardcover

  • Ribbon page marker

Authors: N.R. Jenzen-Jones, Rhian Ward, Matt Thomas, Ian Maine, James Opie, Philippa Beesley-Jones & Dana Wegner

Editor: N.R. Jenzen-Jones

Lead miniatures—from the classic British toy soldier to the fantasy and science-fiction models of the 20th century—are more than charming curiosities. They can be historical artefacts, treasured collector’s items, and works of art. In Marching Through Time: A Practical Guide to the Collection, Display & Conservation of Lead Miniatures, a team of expert contributors shares essential knowledge for anyone interested in collecting, preserving, and displaying these fascinating objects.

Written for a wide audience, the book provides practical advice in tackling the challenges of lead corrosion, safe storage, handling, interpretation, and exhibition of lead miniatures. It features expert advice from curators and conservators at the UK’s National Army Museum and the Naval Surface Warfare Center in the United States, as well as practical guidance from historians and collectors with years of experience. This comprehensive and richly illustrated guide will be well received by collectors, museum professionals, and enthusiasts alike.

In addition to key chapters on conservation and storage, the book includes a brief history of lead miniatures by Dr. N. R. Jenzen-Jones, and a dedicated section on collecting by renowned toy soldier authority Mr. James Opie. Mr. Opie explores what motivates people to collect lead miniatures and outlines some strategies by which newcomers can build meaningful, manageable collections. Whether driven by nostalgia, artistic appreciation, or historical interest, readers will find insight and encouragement—along with plenty of resources for further study.

Topics covered include:

• The historical evolution of lead miniatures
• Real-world case studies in conservation
• Handling and environmental risks
• Why people collect, and how to start
• Displaying and interpreting collections
• Preventing lead corrosion in storage and display

Clear, practical, and generously illustrated in full colour, Marching Through Time is both a practical reference guide and a tangible celebration of these small, yet significant, objects. It offers readers the tools they need to better understand and protect their miniatures—now, and for the next generations.