AboutBruce W. Zubee Expertise I can answer any questions regarding antique carousel horses, menagerie figures and any type of carousel component. I can also answer questions regarding other antique wooden horses.
Experience Over thirty years experience in the restoration, sale and appraisal of antique carousel figures other carousel components and related items
Organizations National Carousel Assn.
Publications www.carousels.com, Carousel Times Magazine
Currently Editor/Publisher of Carousels.com and CarouselStores.com Consultant to the New England Carousel Museum
I own a wooden statue of Minerva carved from a white pine tree. She is 8 feet tall and not a figurehead from a ship. She has a flat head and I was told she may be off a carousel or circus wagon. I have also been informed her style is late 19th or early 20th century. Can you give me any information or direction? Sincerely, Bill Cottonaro
Answer This piece doesn't look like it would have been part of any amusement ride. I have no idea what it could have been from. You may want to contact the good folks at Americana Antiques in Maryland since they handle many wood carvings. I believe the email address is:
emmy@intercom.net
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