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We have lovely old victorian buggy good condition but missing its wheels. Have searched many sites no luck any idea of where to go for this type of repair item. The size would be a 20 to 22 inch wheel, so would be rather large. Such a shame to pitch it just because the wheels are missing. Can you help or direct us to someone who could? We live in Nebraska and we have check antique dealers in our area, with no luck.
Thank you
Please don't pitch it!!You didn't say if the style was for wire wheels but I assume it is do to the size. You can look on ebay under "Antiques" -Baby Buggies and find wheels. I have seen some of this size listed so keep on checking back. If it is a wire wheel, if you could find a sample in a catalog or book, it would be possible to have someone make something that would fit. It does not need to be a reproduction, just something simple to get it on its feet till you can find some antique ones.
Good luck with the search,
Rob
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