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
Question I was just given a whole carousel with horses a rabbit, pig rooster and a dog the main part of the caousel says theel mrg leavenworth kans on it. I am looking to find information on restoring it. Even thought it is in working order I would like to restore it to the original colors, becuase of the many years of it being painted and used. I also would like to know about how much you think it may be worth. Im not interested in selling just wondering. I you have any hints to were I could find some information on the history of these carousels that would be a great help thank you for your time
Answer For restoration tips, get the book "Paint the Ponies" by Bette Largent. Contact Bette directly at: prez@nca-usa.org. As far as placing a value on your carousel, I would prefer not to do that. In this depressed market it's really not possible. I'd just say that it's worth whatever someone is willing to pay.
