You are here:

Collectibles-General (Antiques)/Antique Baby Stroller

Advertisement

Expert: - 5/23/2010


Question

Antique Baby Carriage
I inherited this stroller from my father. I believe it has been in my family approximately 100 years.  My parents and I participated with the stroller in the 1953 centennial celebration in Smethport, PA.  The carriage is made of all wood, including wheels. It did have a padded seat which has been removed.  Original paint job was bright red with gold trim work.  The original horse is missing.  

Can you please help me find a horse similar to this one?
I am looking for the following information on the carriage:  
(date of manufacturing, manufacture, proper name)

Thank you for your help with this matter.

Answer
I have a picture of a wicker cart similar to yours made @1930. As far as the rest of the information you asked for, I can't find anything in what O have to find a name or maker. There are some carriages like this on the market that are reproductions, you might be able to find one and use the horse off it.
  Rob

Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson

Expertise

We can answer questions about wicker repair and restoration, chair seating[caning-rush-splint-danish cord] furniture refinishing and repair, brass and copper polishing, veneering and veneer repair. WE WILL NOT GIVE APPRAISALS or answer "WHATS IT WORTH" questions. If you want a value, contact us for our current costs for this service.

Experience

Just entered our 40th year doing this work. We started in Fl and have been in NC for the last 15 years. We have a web site www.andersonsrestorations.com where we have alot of information about us and a blog at www.andersons-restorations.blogspot.com where we have many before and after photos of our work.We also are experienced in Fiat Jolly Seats and other automobile seating and work on Horse Drawn Carriage pieces.

Organizations
Past president of a historical museum

Publications
Antique Shoppe Newspaper, Yadkin Valley Living Magazine, Antique Lynks Newspaper

Education/Credentials
Seminole HS in Seminole FL class of 1965 and some college before entering service. US Army

Awards and Honors
Asked to demonstrate seat weaving at the NC Musuem of History, Paleigh, for 3 days. Demonstrated at the Mountain Heritage Festival, Sparta,NC.

Past/Present Clients
Restoring 35 pieces of wicker for the Governors Mansion, Raleigh,NC paid through private funding.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.