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 was wondering if you can give me any information on the Mechanical Horse in the attached pic. The tag has Exhibit Supply Co., Chicago, IL, Model #1 on it. It also has Frame E58. I would like to know about how old it is and what it might be worth in the present condition. Any ideas on the best place to sell it? Thanks!
Answer I believe these were produced in the 1950's. I've seen them at auction and if I remember correctly, there isn't a very strong market for these. I'd suggest consigning the horse to an auction company as a means to sell it. I would guess that high bids will be somewhere around $500 to $900.
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