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
Expert: Bruce W. Zubee Date: 4/11/2007 Subject: Carousel Horse
Question Hello
I have an antique wooden Carousel Horse for which I have no clue as to what type it may be, its origin, value,etc~So I am emailing to ask if you may assist me.
Here is a url address that you can copy and paste to view some photos of it
I thank you so much for your time and assistance http://picasaweb.google.com/prettycollection/CarouselHorse
Chris
Answer Thanks for sharing photos of your horse. This carving was produced by the Armitage/Herschell Company of North Tonawanda, New York in the 1890's. These are fairly common as lots of them are still around today. Average retail price of this model is around $2,200.00
Regards,
Bruce Zubee
Webmaster
Carousels.com
bruce@carousels.com
