Former policeman makes miniture furniture . Examples in museam gift . The gift to a London museum of miniature furniture by Mrs James W Thorne of Chicago , has brought to light the work of a former Metropolitan policeman , Mr A Reeves . The miniture furniture was made by Mr Reeves , who carries on his highly skilled craft in Francis Street , Westminster , London .All his models are exquisitely made , but despite the nature of his work he has no need to wear glasses . Mrs Thorne saw samples of his work during a visit to London and since then he has made many ' period ' pieces for the miniture rooms she made a hobby of constructing . Photo shows , Mr A Reeves at work on some of his furniture in his Francis Street workshop . 8 March 1937