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| Horse Tricycle | 11/19/2009 |
Q: If u have any questions feel free to call me at or email me back. Thank You Very Much
A: Your horse is one of the thousands of inexpensive imported knock offs produced in the Philippines. ...
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| Carousel Horses | 11/1/2009 |
Q: Bruce, Would you please provide information concerning the two carousel horses in the attached ...
A: The armored horse in the picture is a Marcus Illions style while the other is a Charles Carmel ...
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| Could this be authentic? | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I just bought this cute medium sized rocking horse. It looks really old. My questions are the ...
A: There are certain things we look for....like the way the the tail is carved and in the case of the ...
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| Antique Rocking Horse | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a question that I am hoping you can help me out with. I have this old rocking horse that I ...
A: This appears to have the style of an inexpensive Asian import. I would doubt that it has much ...
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| PTC Carousel Horse | 10/11/2009 |
Q: My Mother-in-law purchased a vintage PTC carousel horse several yrs ago from an antique dealer & we ...
A: Yes, based on the photo it does appear to be as you describe, but it would have to be personally ...
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| PTC Carousel Horse | 10/11/2009 |
Q: My Mother-in-law purchased a vintage PTC carousel horse several yrs ago from an antique dealer & we ...
A: Since this was described as a "display horse" it would have to be inspected in person. That phrase ...
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| wood horse tricycle | 10/6/2009 |
Q: we have a wooden horse tricycle. we found one online for 1000.00 but it appears to have been ...
A: I'd have to see a photo before I can comment but I will tell you that 99.9% of all horse tricycles ...
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| cocacola carousel horse | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have a full size carousel horse on a coca cola base. Total height 54 in. total length 58 in. The ...
A: These are very common items made at a foundry in Mexico. They were made for decorative purposes ...
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| american rose horse or ? | 9/17/2009 |
Q: could I send you a picture to help me identify him? my cousin thinks its a copy of the "Illions ...
A: You'll find a picture of the Illions rose horse reproduction here: ...
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| Wonder Horse from the 50's | 9/17/2009 |
Q: We've carried my dad's Wonder Horse from house to house over the past 50 years and we're now ready ...
A: Sorry to have to be the one to tell you but you'll be lucky to get $50 for this item. These are ...
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| Cigar Store Indian | 8/26/2009 |
Q: Have recently purchased cigar store indian. Want to know if I fill in some cracks and repaint it, ...
A: That would depend upon if you purchased an authentic antique or not. As a rule, antique, American ...
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| Wood rocking goat | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I recently bought an antique wooden rocking goat and wanted to know if it is a collectable and ...
A: This is a recent import but for $80 you got your money's worth. I remember a couple of years ago ...
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| carousel horses | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Mr. Zubbee. I have owned a l911 Parker Stargazer for about 30 years. What do you suppose current ...
A: I would have to caution you about selling carousel collectibles right now. I would guess that 30 ...
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| carousels.com | 7/9/2009 |
Q: Bruce Are you still associated with carousels.com..I have been unable to reach you from this ...
A: Yes. My emails remain the same. bruce@carousels.com or webmaster@carousels.com I tried to ...
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| rocking horse | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have just come across this charming rocking horse with a natural hair tail and leather saddle. I ...
A: This is one of the most common of imported knock-offs. These are produced by machine in the ...
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| carousel horse | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I can't find another example of one that looks like mine . I would be thankful for any info. ...
A: Actually, yours is not a carousel horse. It's an aluminum casting made for decorative purposes ...
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| wooden coney island steeplechase horse | 6/18/2009 |
Q: My sister has a glass-eyed, 2 seat, coney island horse for sale and would like to know how to sell ...
A: In this market it's hard to place a value on collectibles. I generally tell folks that they're ...
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| Allan Herschell aluminum pony | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have the opportunity to purchase a small carousel horse for the asking price of $1000. I need to ...
A: That price for a Herschell aluminum "kiddie" horse is very, very high. If you shop around, you can ...
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| Alan Hershell Aluminum Horses | 5/24/2009 |
Q: Do you have a photo of the fake Coca Cola horses done in this style of Alan Herschell?
A: The fake aluminum Herschells are easy to spot. The have a very large pipe attached to the underside ...
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| Whole working Carousel | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I was just given a whole carousel with horses a rabbit, pig rooster and a dog the main part of the ...
A: For restoration tips, get the book "Paint the Ponies" by Bette Largent. Contact Bette directly at: ...
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| New purchase | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Zubee, We just purchased this all wood horse at auction and would like you to tell us exactly what ...
A: This is a product of the Allen Herschell Company of North Tonawanda, New York. The tail was most ...
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| carousel horse | 4/22/2009 |
Q: My aunt left me her antique horse. It is an outside row jumper from an original carousel and dates ...
A: If it was purchased from MaryAnne Stevens in Roswell, I know that it would be an authentic piece. ...
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| 1860 syracuse ny wooden horse tricycyle | 4/19/2009 |
Q: ı would like to know originality of my wooden horse tricycyle also value of it.ı purchased ...
A: even though you only sent a photo of the business end of the horse, I'll tell you that it's one of ...
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| Carousel Cat | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have a beautiful menagerie cat, named Felicity Meowsenfish, and I am wondering about her value - ...
A: Yes, it's very possible that this is a Dentzel cat, but to be absolutely certain, you'd need to have ...
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| antique ostrich carousel | 4/3/2009 |
Q: Would like to know approx value and where we could sell it-do you have any contacts or websights
A: Hard to determine the authenticity without a personal inspection, but it appears to be an English ...
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| carousel horse | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have a carousel horse and would like to know its approximate value. It measures 65" long and ...
A: This horse was produced by the Allen Herschell Company of North Tonawanda, New York. They did make ...
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| Carousel horse | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My parents want me to sell their carosel horse. I'd like to know it's approximate value and the ...
A: I'm sure you're aware that this is not a good time to try to sell collectibles. I have no idea what ...
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| Carousel Horse ID | 3/7/2009 |
Q: It is from ebay from someone who said they were liberating an antiques store (spoke to the guy ...
A: Based on the photos supplied, I would say that it does look authentic. It's a product of the C.W. ...
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| Wood Carved Carousel Horse | 3/1/2009 |
Q: This carousel is approx.42"L x 33H" a real theme park horse.It is all wood carved original paint I ...
A: Price? Maybe $100.00. It's not an authentic carousel horse, but an imported knock-off. Note all ...
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| authentic ? restore? | 2/17/2009 |
Q: We purchased a carousel horse at an auction at Carousel Works in Mansfield,Oh about 15 years ago. We ...
A: I'm sure if you purchased the item from Carousel Works, that it is "as advertised". Carousel Works ...
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| Carousel horse | 2/9/2009 |
Q: What do I have? What is it worth?
A: This horse was made in Mexico. It could have been produced anytime between the 1930's and present ...
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| Lion Carousel | 2/6/2009 |
Q: In 1983, I bought a carousel lion made of some sort of fiberglass from an antique dealer in ...
A: I'm sure it's a very nice animal, but the fact remains that it's fiberglass. Fiberglass figures ...
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| Value of an antique carousel horse | 1/30/2009 |
Q: My wife and I moved from Germany to the U.S. in Sept. of 2007 our furniture followed 6 weeks later. ...
A: This is indeed what I thought it was. It's a mass-produced knock off from the Philippines. These ...
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| Value of an antique carousel horse | 1/29/2009 |
Q: My wife and I moved from Germany to the U.S. in Sept. of 2007 our furniture followed 6 weeks later. ...
A: Based on what I can see of the horse, it appears to be a knock off from the Philippines. If this is ...
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| Carousel horse | 1/14/2009 |
Q: About 5 years ago I bought a carousel horse with some wear and tear on it and a rather poor paint ...
A: Sure, they make copies of antique horse designs all the time. Please know that carousel art isn't ...
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| Theel Carousel Horses | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I now know that most of the Theel Horses found are replicas from Mexico - "Coca Cola" stand, etc. I ...
A: This is very interesting. The horse does appear to be one of the mexican castings, but I never saw ...
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| Allan Herschell carrousel horses | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Zubee: Might I ask the following questions: Does the coloring of the horse appear to be original, ...
A: I'm sure this figure doesn't wear its original paint. There was no "original color scheme. Horses ...
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| 1984 s&j woodcarvers | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I have a wooden carousel horse with those markings on the bottom. It has one ear that fell off and ...
A: I can't put a value on these contemporary pieces. S&S Woodcarvers is still in business. I know ...
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| Appraisal | 12/28/2008 |
Q: We have a restored horse about which we know little. I have posted photos here: ...
A: Your horse was produced in England around 1900-1910. I'd say it looks like a carving by Spooner. I ...
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| CAROUSEL HORSE | 12/28/2008 |
Q: Zubee, I have an wooden carved carousel horse. I think the horse is authentic because the body is ...
A: Your horse is authentic. It was produced in Mexico. I would say this one was probably produced ...
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| Charles Carmel Wooden Carved Carousel Horse | 11/22/2008 |
Q: Yes please. About how much would you say an average condition (probabaly re-painted) inside jumper ...
A: In today's market, I really don't like to quote values for collectibles. Since there is so little ...
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| identifying characteristics of F. Heyn | 11/14/2008 |
Q: what are the differences of original Heyn's and knockoffs? is it possible to tell the difference by ...
A: There are so many different makers of knockoffs that it's not possible to make statements that apply ...
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| Antique Rocking Horse | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I purchased this item at a auction. Up by the neck appears to be intials of someone. Can you tell me ...
A: This is a common knock-off from the Philippines. There are literally thousands floating around. ...
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| Carousel Horse | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I recently inherited this carousel horse. It seems to be wooden mostly. The paint is a thick, ...
A: Chris, This is one piece that would have to be inspected in person. At first glance I'll say that ...
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| small carousel horse | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I apologize if this is a duplicate as I am not sure my first question went through. We picked up a ...
A: Yes I did already answer this question. Your horse was produced in Mexico. The date could be ...
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| Horse | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I got this old horse from a relative but I have not idea of the value/age. Can you help?
A: Your horse was produced in Mexico. It could have been manufactured anything between the 1930's and ...
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| antique carved wood horse | 9/10/2008 |
Q: my granmdma has an antique hand carved wood horse which is about 40 or more years old.she want's to ...
A: This doesn't appear to be anything of value. From the photo, it appears to be a horse head only. ...
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| Wooden Children's Carousel | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have a wooden carousel that is approximately 6 feet in diameter and has 4 plastic horses. It is ...
A: I know the item you're referring to. I've heard from others recently who own this item as well. ...
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| carousel cat picture | 8/27/2008 |
Q: and thanks for the quick response. I have attached a picture of the cat. Again, thanks for helping ...
A: Study up on authentic carousel figures. Get books like "Painted Ponies" by William Manns, and Art ...
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| Rocking Horse | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have this horse and wanted to know how to find out if it is worth something. It has been in my ...
A: This is one of the "Wonder Horses" that so many speak of. I've seen them at garage sales for under ...
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| Wonder Hors, Wooden, 1950's | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Bruce, attached is a picture of a wooden horse that has been in the family since 1950's The horse ...
A: Yes, I do recognize the horse but never knew it was from the Wonder Horse factory. I've seen these ...
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| carousel horse | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have a solid wood Dentzel stander reproduction. It has an eagle carved into back of saddle. Carved ...
A: I won't be of much help here. I always say that repros are worth "whatever someone is willing to ...
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| Antique Carousel Horse | 7/5/2008 |
Q: This horse was removed from a carousel in Brookhaven, MS in the 1970's. I was told it was erected ...
A: I always hate to be the one to have to break the news, but this horse was never on a carousel. It's ...
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| Carousel Horse Information | 6/20/2008 |
Q: My wife has a carousel horse (picture attached) that she got in Pennsylvania 20 years ago. We have ...
A: Your horse is a synthetically aged knock-off. These have been around since the 1980's and there ...
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| Cass Toys Rocking Horse | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a Cass Toys rocking horse at a yard sale. It is intact and in good shape other ...
A: I haven't seen any of these on the market recently, and I'm not all that familiar with them, but if ...
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| Carved wooden horse | 6/17/2008 |
Q: My sister passed away a couple of years ago leaving me a wooden carved carousel horse. He is decked ...
A: No. there are no markings that identify authentic carousel horses other than their complete ...
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| Carved wooden horse | 6/16/2008 |
Q: My sister passed away a couple of years ago leaving me a wooden carved carousel horse. He is decked ...
A: Because the head and tail come off I'll have to say, even without seeing a photo that this is a ...
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| Allen Hershell carosel horses | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I am in posession of 12 Aluminum jumper horses, small and large, from an amusement park in Myrtle ...
A: I'll attempt to answer you questions in the order they were presented to me: 1. There is no ...
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| Wooden horse | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have a carved wooden horse that I'd like to have restored, he is missing his ears and tail. Is ...
A: You say the horse is 10" tall which would indicate that it's a miniature. I don't know of anyone, ...
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| Wood carved horse | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I was given this horse by a friend who has passed away. She use to raise miniture horses and her ...
A: This is a cute little horse. It was carved in Mexico. I'm guessing that it's not that old and ...
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| Horse | 5/25/2008 |
Q: do you know old this horse is? What is it worth? Who made it? where is it from?
A: This horse was carved in Mexico; probably within the past 10-20 years. I doubt that it was ever on ...
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| Armitage Herschell Horse | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I've owned this horse since 1977. I think it is an 1890's era Armitage Herschell inside jumper for ...
A: This is indeed an Armitage Herschell figure created in the 1890's at North Tonawanda, New York. The ...
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| Mechanical Horse | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you can give me any information on the Mechanical Horse in the attached pic. ...
A: I believe these were produced in the 1950's. I've seen them at auction and if I remember correctly, ...
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| Dentzel Prancer | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I am considering buying a dentzel prancer from Sandy and Gary at myCarousel.com. I believe that the ...
A: Barry, Gary and Sandy Franklin are very well-known, knowledgable carousel art dealers. You can ...
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| Coney Island horse | 5/14/2008 |
Q: My mother passed away in Jan. and left me a carved horse from Coney Island, however I have not been ...
A: Yes, the market is very soft, but it's questionable as to whether it will ever come back to where it ...
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| Wooden Rocking Horse | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I am wondering what (if anything) this rocking horse is worth. I have included links to pictures, ...
A: I don't know very much about these, but based on the fact that this is really just a few scroll-saw ...
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| Value of Antique Carousel Horse | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I own a fully/professionally restored 1921 wooden Spillman Engineering Carousel Horse jumper. I ...
A: As you can imagine, now is not the time to get a good price for your horse. As a rule, Spillman ...
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| Dentzel Prancer | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I am contemplating selling my carousel horse. I have not been involved in assn for years. Do you ...
A: I don't know of any dealers in your area. We have a free Carousel Tag Sale feature on the ...
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| antique horse | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My father gave this wooden horse to my daughter. and I was wondering if you can tell me anything ...
A: I didn't know reproductions were being imported 40 years ago but if your father had it that long ...
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| Dentzel Carousel Horse | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I know of an upcoming auction in my area that is advertising a Dentzel carousel horse, and I was ...
A: I'm glad you did! This is NOT a Dentzel. It's a contemporary carving produced by S&S Woodcarvers ...
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| Pig Merry go Around Animal | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have a solid wooden painted pink pig carousel animal that I have had over 40 years and I know ...
A: Without seeing at least a photo I really wouldn't know who carved the figure. If you can send a ...
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| Pig Merry go Around Animal | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have a solid wooden painted pink pig carousel animal that I have had over 40 years and I know ...
A: I would suggest that you attempt to find a collectibles dealer in your area. I have no idea what ...
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| 1950's Wonder Horse | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have my wife's original "Mustang" Wonder Horse that is number 3000, out of how many I don't know. ...
A: I suppose it's possible that if you have the box it could have some value to someone. Generally ...
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| Carousel horses | 4/8/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased a couple old carousel horses and will take pictures so we can send them to you ...
A: I'm not aware of a publication that offers values of carousel figures. There are so many variables ...
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| Is it really worth itl | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I am selling this rocking horse on ebay for a client. He insists that it is art and that he get no ...
A: This is one of those items that I'd say is "worth whatever someone is willing to pay". It's not a ...
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| carousel horse | 3/30/2008 |
Q: i would like to know is this a carousel horse it has a 2 inch hole a little bit touching the saddle ...
A: This could be a carousel horse or it could have been taken off one of the coin op horse rides that ...
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| wooden minerva statue | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I own a wooden statue of Minerva carved from a white pine tree. She is 8 feet tall and not a ...
A: This piece doesn't look like it would have been part of any amusement ride. I have no idea what it ...
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| Cast Menagerie Figures | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I was hoping you could answer a question for me. About 10 years ago, I happened to learn from a ...
A: I would guess that the menagerie figures are made from Fiberglass. They would be hollow castings ...
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| old plastic srping rocky horse | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I had my nephews old spring horse stored at a friends shed and his shed burnt. I was wondering if ...
A: These were called "Wonder Horse" rocking horses. They were made in Kansas I believe. There are ...
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| Wooden Horse Tricycle | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I am a bit unusual in that I want to get hold of one of the 'thousands' of cheap reproductions of ...
A: Off hand, I really don't know where you could turn here in the US. These are usually sold by ...
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| cast aluminum carousel horse | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I can't believe I stumbled upon a site with you on it. I have tried to find information about a ...
A: These horses were (and still are) made at a foundry in Mexico. There was no standard color scheme. ...
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| Carousel reproduction | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have came into handling a reproduction carousel horse and trying to find some more info on it. It ...
A: I don't think you got the correct information on this horse. This is a machine carving done in ...
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| Coca Cola Carousel Horse | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Bruce: I have found one of the coca cola carousel horses with the logo on the base. I was ...
A: Price would depend upon what model you have. There were small Parker-style horses, Medium and Large ...
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| Bouncing Horse | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have antique bouncing horse, it is made from solid wood with four 1 1/2"x 1 1/2" posts with metal ...
A: I think I'd put this in the category of being worth whatever someone is willing to pay. I say this ...
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| Value of Stein and Goldstein horse | 2/14/2008 |
Q: My husband and I were thinking of selling a Stein and Goldstein horse we have owned since 1978. The ...
A: Well, there really isn't any "good news" when it comes to the value of carousel art today. The ...
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| Carousel animals | 2/5/2008 |
Q: We are in the process of Selling off my Late Grandmother Mary Lawrence Youree's Carousel animal ...
A: There is no "best" way to sell this collection, especially during these economically depressed ...
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| Two carousel horses history | 2/4/2008 |
Q: Please see attached picture .Is it worth my while having these restored and do you know who or ...
A: The horse that's pictured was produced by Fredrick Savage in England sometime between the 1890's and ...
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| wooden horses | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I purchased these two horses at a flea market, one in TN and the other in KY. I was wanting to ...
A: both of these horses are cheap knock-offs made by machine in the Philippines. These have been mass ...
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| carousel lion | 1/26/2008 |
Q: about 16 years ago my husband bought me a large life size lion statue. it is painted like a ...
A: Considering this is a molded item and not a carved piece of art, I'd say that the item is probably ...
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| HOW CAN I TELL? | 1/22/2008 |
Q: how do you know if you have an old or real horse? is there something i can look for? i have a horse ...
A: It's not easy to explain to you how to tell what you have. you could read my Carousel Buyer's Guide ...
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| paint for horse | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I have two of the old spring hoses that i want to take apart and make carousel horses out of to put ...
A: First, fill the holes where the pegs for the springs are. Then prime the entire horse, sand lightly ...
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| Carousel horse and ostrich | 1/19/2008 |
Q: i inherited these two carousel animals - and wanted to know if they were worth having restored - and ...
A: Sarah, I can only see a picture of your horse. It's a very nice carving produced around 1912 by ...
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| rocking horse | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have a rocking horse that was given to me by my father. I don't know the history behind it, but ...
A: This is a common knock-off produced at a factory in the Philippines. These have been made since ...
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| carousel figure | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I am wondering more about this piece all I know is that it was once on the set of wheel of fortune ...
A: If it was on the set of wheel of fortune, chances are it was made for them. It looks like it's made ...
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| Antique Carousel Horse | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I am helping a friend try to find a buyer for her antique carousel horse. The horse is a Stein & ...
A: I could probably give you an estimate of the current market value if you could provide me with a ...
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| carousel horse | 11/16/2007 |
Q: We purchased this horse in 1988. It was part of a complete carousel from Germany. The antique shop ...
A: Sorry to have to inform you that your horse is not an authentic carousel figure, nor is it very old. ...
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| Whitney Reed Wooden Glider Horse #9 | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I was given a whitney Reed Wooden Glider Horse. It is not in very good shape. No hair and most of ...
A: I'm going to refer you to my friend Jane Hooker in the UK. She is better qualified to answer your ...
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| Norton? Horse | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Zubee: My great aunt Leona recently emptied her 3 large storage units in PA and moved into assisted ...
A: Jennifer, You or someone else with the exact same story contacted me already regarding this. What ...
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| antique fairground carousel horse | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I have an antique fairground carousel wooden horse. (circa late 1800's.) On the breastplate ...
A: Based on your description, I'd say that the horse is probably worth about the same as what you paid ...
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| wooden horse tricycle | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I purchased this wooden horse tricycle, I would like to know the history (if any)..I pd $100.00 / 10 ...
A: There are literally thousands of these fake horse trikes in the US. They're made in the ...
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| wooden rocking horse | 10/20/2007 |
Q: i have a full size wooden rocking horse and i am trying to determine the value of this item. the ...
A: S&S Woodcarvers is a company that operates in the San Francisco area. They've been around for a ...
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| carousel horse | 9/30/2007 |
Q: Can you tell us anything about this horse? We were told it was carved by a German carver, but we are ...
A: This is not an authentic horse. It's one of thousands of knock-offs produced by machine in the ...
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| Antique Carousel Horse | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased an antique carousel horse and was wondering if you can give me any information ...
A: the horse was manufactured by the Allen Herschell Company of North Tonawanda, New York. It's made ...
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| Carousel Horse | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I purchased a carousel horse (picture attached), which, according to the documentation I have, is ...
A: This horse appears to be an early Armitage/Herschell piece produced in North Tonawanda, New York in ...
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| Info Requested | 9/13/2007 |
Q: Zubee, I am wondering if you can give me some info on a carousel horse I bought off e-bay last week. ...
A: Well, I hate to be the one to tell you but 1. There's no such thing as an authentic carousel ...
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| knock-off Coca-Cola horse | 8/21/2007 |
Q: my name is J.R. Fogelsonger. I am a custom airbrush painter. The lastest project I have in the shop ...
A: Many of these horses were sold in primer from the factory. The ones that I've seen with factory ...
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| Help identify our horse please! | 8/5/2007 |
Q: we know this is a Parker because it had Parker shoes (Leavenworth Kansas). We would like date it & ...
A: A good restoration book is "Paint the Ponies" by National Carousel Association President, Bette ...
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| Help identify our horse please! | 8/5/2007 |
Q: we know this is a Parker because it had Parker shoes (Leavenworth Kansas). We would like date it & ...
A: I believe you contacted me directly with this question as I remember answering you twice. Obviously ...
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| Wooden horse velocipede | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I puchased two wooden horse velocipedes. I was told they are cr. 1850's. At the time of purchase, I ...
A: Wendy, Feel free to send me a photo, but I can almost tell you without seeing it that you probably ...
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| Allen Herschell photo reference. | 5/13/2007 |
Q: After years of looking for a horse to restore (in my price range) I've finally found an old Allen ...
A: It's difficult to find antique carousel figures still in original paint. Especially Allen Herschell ...
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| wanna know if it is real or a knock off or what... | 5/6/2007 |
Q: i bought this at a garage sale for like nothing but i don't know if it is real or a knock off or a ...
A: Yes, your horse is indeed a knock-off from Asia. One of the give-aways is the way the mane and ...
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| Carousal Horse | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I have a horse and its on a bass pole and has a dark painted wood stand with a yellow rose on it and ...
A: A Wonder Horse is a rocking horse made in the 1950's and up. Many people have taken these apart and ...
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| Carousel Horse | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I have an antique wooden Carousel Horse for which I have no clue as to what type it may be, its ...
A: This carving was produced by the Armitage/Herschell Company of North Tonawanda, New York in the ...
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| carousel with coca cola base | 4/6/2007 |
Q: A friend visited your site regarding my carousel horse. The horse stands 53 inches and is extremely ...
A: Your horse is no different from any of the other "Coke" horses. It was made in Mexico and has ...
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| Miniature Carousel Horse | 4/1/2007 |
Q: Zubee, I have a miniature horse carved by George W. Long. It is signed by him and dated 1974. ...
A: The information you have on George Long is basically correct. Not being an expert in, or collector ...
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| carousel horse | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I own a solid wood horse (I can tell it's solid because the side is split) which doesn't have a head ...
A: If it's solid wood, it's not an authentic carousel horse. Many imported reproductions are ...
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| S&S Woodcarvers carousel horse | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I purchased an S&S Woodcarvers horse in 1989. It is signed and dated. It is in good condition. I ...
A: Unfortunately, contemporary carvings are considered more as decorative items than collectibles so ...
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| carved carousel horse | 2/8/2007 |
Q: i have a very old carved carousel horse. it appears to be made of mahogany and is extremely heavy. ...
A: Feel free to send your photo to me at: bruce@carousels.com. I will tell you that if your horse is ...
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| horse tail and more | 1/19/2007 |
Q: we have a dentzel horse and one of my dogs took a liking to the tail--need a new one, but not sure ...
A: You can purchase a quality tail from Ken and Barb Weaver of Weaver's Antiques in Pennsylvania. ...
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| Stripping and refinishing | 1/7/2007 |
Q: For many years I have wanted a carousel horse just to admire. Last year while walking through an ...
A: Without knowing the exact material this horse is made of, I'd hesitate to suggest a stripping ...
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| Wooden Wonder Products Spring Horse | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Is there any chance that the red, wooden, spring horse I have from Wonder is worth more than $10.00? ...
A: These items really are not collectible. Most people will purchase these for the molded horse which ...
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| horse trike | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I just purchased a horse trike. The antique dealer said it looked vintage to her, and the seller ...
A: Even without seeing a photo, I'll tell you the trike is not authentic. Real antique horse trikes ...
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| WONDER ROCKING HORSE | 10/29/2006 |
Q: We have a spring horse as described in subject. The tag label on the neck says Wonder Rocking Horse ...
A: I've seen these for sale at tag sales for anywhere from $10 to $50.00. People buy them, remove the ...
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| Carousel horse figurine | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I have a old carousel horse that has been in my family for a while. It is a figurine. It is on a ...
A: Although I'm not an expert in figurines, as a general rule most of them do not appreciate in value ...
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| What type of antique is this???? What date? | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I have an antique wooden carved horse that is brown in color with a black mask on the face, red ...
A: These horses are new figures produced in a factory in the Philippines. Many of these have been ...
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| Coca cola Logo Carousel horse | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I am trying to locate a Coca colo logo Carousel Horse. Would prefer one that is unpainted. Thank ...
A: Sherl, The horses with the Coke logo on the base are no longer made. There was a copyright issue ...
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| Spring Horse | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I have a spring horse that is 42 yrs. old. Everything is still intact including the metal frame and ...
A: Sounds like you have a "Wonder Horse". If the horse is molded plastic, that would confirm it. ...
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| cast aluminum carousel horses | 9/16/2006 |
Q: I have two cast aluminum carousel horses that I believe are not fakes. How do I know who made them? ...
A: If you would like to send me a photo of your horses I will gladly tell you the maker. They're most ...
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| Handcarved wooden horse | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I have a handcarved wooden horse that looks like it was originally a pull toy. It is made out of ...
A: Keri, Feel free to send a photo to me at: bruce@carousels.com, but I can pretty much tell from your ...
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| old carousel type horse on stand | 9/13/2006 |
Q: i have what looks to be an old carousel unicorn. it is brown, with black mane, tail, and socks the ...
A: I'd be happy to see a photo, but I can tell you that you do not have an authentic carousel piece. ...
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| House Tricycle | 8/10/2006 |
Q: My Girlfriend has a wooden horse tricycle. It is carved and the weld marks are not new. I would like ...
A: You can feel free to email me photos at: webmaster@carousels.com , but I can pretty much already ...
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| rocking/bouncing horse | 7/30/2006 |
Q: I have a horse, made of plastic, that sits on a base with springs. The horse can either rock or ...
A: Yes...What you have is a "Wonder Horse". People look for them at tag sales these days to transform ...
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| Wooden Spring Horse | 7/11/2006 |
Q: We have a Wooden Spring Horse from the early 1950's and were wondering if it is a collectible item. ...
A: Generally, spring horses really are not collectible. Folks have been taking them off the spring ...
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| Carousel Horse | 6/26/2006 |
Q: In 1985 I attended an auction at Playland Amusement Park in Wasaga Beach, Ontario. I bought a ...
A: Amanda, The horse in question was produced by the Allen Herschell Company of North Tonawanda, New ...
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| Carousel-like Rocking Horse gigantic! | 6/20/2006 |
Q: I would love to have your help in identifying an item that we have at home. We recently acquired a ...
A: No need to send photos. I know what you have and Diana Ross or her daughter never laid eyes on it. ...
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| Spring Horse made by Wonder Products Co. Collierville, TN | 6/5/2006 |
Q: It has no date markings, on the sides of the saddle it is marked Wonder. The plastic is painted, its ...
A: Wonder Horses are generally from the 50's thru 70's. They really don't have any value. The used ...
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| Wood Carasoul horse | 5/20/2006 |
Q: This is a wood carasoul horse, Approximately 3 feet in height. Unfortunately about 3 years ago a kid ...
A: Madonna, Thanks for sharing the photo of your horse with me. I have to once again be the bearer ...
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| stein and goldstein | 5/10/2006 |
Q: I purchased the horse from a private buyer who purchased it at the Adamstown auction. The horse ...
A: Unless you can trace back to the original owner who purchased it when the carousel was broken up, ...
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| carousel rocking horse | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I have a carousel rocking horse in good condition I purchased 21 years ago in Corpus Christi, Texas ...
A: Most contemporary pieces depreciate in value over the years. I can't really put a specific figure ...
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| carmel carousel horse | 5/3/2006 |
Q: Years ago I received a Charles Carmel jumper - believed to be from a carousel in Washington state. ...
A: Katherine, If you'll send me a photo, I will give you an appraisal for insurance purposes (no ...
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| carousel horse | 5/2/2006 |
Q: i was told you know abour all types of carousel horses. I believe reproductions are made on a coke ...
A: Some aluminum reproductions were made with a Coca Cola logo on the metal base. The older repros ...
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| Worth...? Really an antique? | 4/24/2006 |
Q: I want to know the worth of this wooden horse tricycle. I have no idea the age, or the price. Some ...
A: Without seeing a photo I can't tell you for sure if you have the real thing, but what I CAN tell you ...
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| Carousel Appraisal/For Sale | 3/23/2006 |
Q: Good morning Bruce! We have a circa 1950's working children's carousel in our building that we ...
A: I would feel more comfortable referring you to a dealer of used carousels. Contact Dan Horenberger ...
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| antique carousel horse | 3/17/2006 |
Q: I recently purchased an antique carousel from the 1860's. I was told it was made by a german carver ...
A: Please send me a photo of your horse and I'll tell you what you have. I can already tell you that ...
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| Playground Aluminum Carousel Animals | 2/27/2006 |
Q: I recently purchased, at auction, a Merry-go-Round by Miracle Equip Co., Grinnell, Ohio, which ...
A: It appears that the manufacturer of your item is no longer in business. So, I suppose unless you ...
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| value of antique carousel animals | 2/22/2006 |
Q: we recently bought 3 carousel animals. they are solid oak, in fairly good condition, very heavy, ...
A: Yes, I'd need to see photos before telling you anything about what you have. You may feel free to ...
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| rocking elephant | 2/22/2006 |
Q: Do you know anything about a wooden rocking elephant? Its small-for a toddler, with a big red seat ...
A: Send me a photo of the item. Based on your description, I think I know what it is, but can't be ...
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| two carousel horses | 1/28/2006 |
Q: Zubee, We have two carousel horses that we purchased in the early 1970's. One is a PTC stander from ...
A: John and Linda, I happen to work as a consultant to the New England Carousel Museum and would be ...
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| Carved wooden horse from India,,, over 100 yrs old | 1/28/2006 |
Q: We have no idea at all what our horse is worth..it stands completey carved at 5 and a half feet long ...
A: You can feel free to send me a photo of your item and I'll try to identify it. I have seen lots of ...
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| aluminum horse with coca cola base | 1/20/2006 |
Q: Bought one of these full size horses ten years ago for $600 from an antique dealer who said he was ...
A: The value of your Coke horse depends upon the style that you have. These horses are not authentic ...
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| small antique platform/frame/carving course | 1/18/2006 |
Q: Do you think their are any smaller platforms or frames available for sale anywhere and if so could ...
A: You may be able to secure a frame through a company in California called "Brass Ring Entertainment". ...
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| carousel horse | 12/29/2005 |
Q: we have a middle row jumper that was expertly restored about 15 years ago. he is a "half & half" ...
A: The 1/2 and 1/2 horses were produced by the Allen Herschell Company of North Tonawanda, New York. ...
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| 2 1/2Ft. by 1 3/4Ft. Wooden Horse Tricycle | 12/2/2005 |
Q: I would love to get information on a beautiful carved solid wood horse I purchased just by falling ...
A: Feel free to send me a photo, but it sounds like you have one of the thousands of knock-offs ...
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| Rocking Horse | 11/1/2005 |
Q: I recently quired a rocking horse from a shop. It stands on a wooden platform that has old metal ...
A: Brian, Please send me a photo of this item. What you are describing sounds more like a knock-off ...
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| carousel animals | 9/23/2005 |
Q: i recently acquired a 1920's horse carved by mr. parker. glass eyes, original paint, white. also a ...
A: I'd have to see photos of these items before making a comment. First of all, Parker was out of ...
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| bronze carousel | 8/9/2005 |
Q: I have a carousel that was bought for a dollar at a yard sale when i was about 12 my mother and i ...
A: Sarah, I'm not sure I have enough info to answer your question. If this is a bronze figurine, I ...
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| How to refinish an antique carousel horse | 8/6/2005 |
Q: Sir: I am a painter of 32 years and I have been asked to refinish an original carousel horse that ...
A: Peggy, Use a methal-chloride based stripper. This is a very harsh chemical and needs to be used ...
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| carved wooden horse. | 6/23/2005 |
Q: I have a hand carved wooden horse. It stands 42 inches high and is around 42 inches long. I ...
A: Christina, Without seeing a photo of your horse I have no idea what you have. If you happen to ...
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| brass carousel | 6/9/2005 |
Q: I recieved a brass carousel from my Grandmothers home when she passed away.It looks pretty ...
A: I really don't know what you are referring to. Are you writing about a brass carousel horse, a ...
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| antique hobby horse | 6/8/2005 |
Q: I have an antique hobby horse with the original paint. It also has at the botton Wonderland inc. ...
A: I'm assuming by "hobby horse" you are referring to a rocking horse. I'm not all that familiar with ...
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| 1965 spring rocking horse | 5/15/2005 |
Q: My husband has a rocking horse thats appro. 35 yrs old ,its a spring rocking horse,plastic in body. ...
A: Wonder Horses are generally not worth much. Most people who buy them remove them from the metal ...
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| antique wooden horse | 5/7/2005 |
Q: how can you tell if it is old?
A: I would suggest consulting the carousels.com buyer's guide at: ...
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| cigar store indian | 4/17/2005 |
Q: I have recently acquired a cigar store indian, and was wondering if you had any knowledge about ...
A: Jay, Although this is not my area of expertise, I do know something of the carved wooden cigar ...
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| Carousel ID# | 4/8/2005 |
Q: Bruce, I have an old Herschell carousel from about 1922-1923 and have been looking for the serial ...
A: Mike, I *think* the number should be toward the bottom of the center pole. If you can't find it ...
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| Carousel horses | 3/12/2005 |
Q: I purchased an antique carousel horse at the Red Baron's auction in Atlanta 15-20 years ago. It ...
A: Diane, I would suggest that you consult the Carousels.com Resources Guide at: ...
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| carousel horse | 3/1/2005 |
Q: A carousel horse will be for sale soon at an antique shops going out of business auction and I was ...
A: Shawn, I'd really have to see a photo before making a comment on this carousel horse. I can tell ...
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| Wooden Carousel horse | 1/25/2005 |
Q: We have two wooden carousel horses carved by S & S Woodcarvers. They are approximately 15 years old. ...
A: Sharon, I am familiar with the horses that you own. Fact is, contemporary carousel carvings ...
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| carousel auction | 11/5/2004 |
Q: Can you tell me when the next auction for carousel horses will be and where. I thank you, John
A: John, The next auction featuring carousel animals will be December 10th and 11th. This auction ...
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| Rocking horse | 10/4/2004 |
Q: I have a wooden carved rocking horse that I bought at a garage sell. It has a removable head with a ...
A: If the horse has removable parts, it's just a cheap imported reproduction. Authentic pieces just ...
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| Carousel Zebra | 9/20/2004 |
Q: I just purchased this carousel zebra and I'm not sure of exactly what it is? It's very heavy; ...
A: Yes Jim, by all means send me a photo of your zebra. I'll be happy to identify it for you. Also ...
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| spring horse by flexible flyer | 9/10/2004 |
Q: we have a spring horse by flexible flyer. It is on a blue frame with wheels and 3 postions for the ...
A: What would you like to know about this item? These are not really collectible. Mostly people take ...
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| carousel horse | 8/26/2004 |
Q: We recently were given a very handsome, large, painted, wooden, masterfully carved, standing ...
A: Of course, you may send photos to me at: webmaster@carousels.com I will tell you already that ...
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| English carousel horse | 8/20/2004 |
Q: Bruce, I have recently aquired and restored an antique carousel horse. It has glass eyes, cast iron ...
A: Send me a photo and I'll tell you what you have. Based on your description, it doesn't sound like ...
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| Carousel horse | 8/7/2004 |
Q: I have 2 carousel or carnival horses.I have had them for many years .They are both chalk like ...
A: I gather from your question that you are talking about the small figurines that used to be used as ...
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| Carousel horse | 7/29/2004 |
Q: I just had a 1/2 size carousel horse carved. It is great but the paint job is not very good. What ...
A: Jan, It's not the paint that adds the shine. It's the finish you apply AFTER the piece has been ...
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| small carousel hours | 6/3/2004 |
Q: Good morning! I have a hand-carved wooden carousel horse which I purchased from an antique dealer ...
A: Teresa, The only way I can identify the horse is if you would send me a photo of it. Photos can ...
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| Coin-op horse | 5/4/2004 |
Q: I know your expertise states carousel horses, but I don't know if this includes the coin-op horses ...
A: Yes, you're right...my expertise is in carousel figures, but if you would send me a photo of your ...
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| Carousel Rocking Horse | 4/17/2004 |
Q: Where can I go online to have a small carousel rocking horse identified? I can take pictures of it, ...
A: Send me your photo and I'll tell you what you have. Authentic carousel figures don't have any ...
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| Rocking Dragon | 4/16/2004 |
Q: I am an adjuster with Allstate Insurance. I had a customer that had a rocking dragon that he made ...
A: Angela, It depends on how accomplished a carver your customer is. Professional quality ...
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| aluminum carousel horse | 3/26/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- How do you determine who made a certain horse? Are there identifying ...
A: there were only a handfull of makers of carousel figures. Each had it's own style. Once you've ...
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| aluminum carousel horse | 3/26/2004 |
Q: I have a friend wanting to sell a metal carosuel horse that she had owned 30 years. Purchased in ...
A: Yes...there are several companies who produced authentic aluminum figures. C.W. Parker, Theel and ...
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| aluminum carousel horse | 3/26/2004 |
Q: I have a friend wanting to sell a metal carosuel horse that she had owned 30 years. Purchased in ...
A: Aluminum carousel-like figures on the Coke stands are not authentic figures. These have been cast ...
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| Appraiser near Philly for carousel horse | 3/22/2004 |
Q: I have a wooden Allan Herschel jumper from the 1920's and would like to get it appraised for ...
A: There is only one carousel expert in Pennsylvania that I know of. His name is Ken Weaver. He runs ...
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| Just aquired a carousel horse (has metal legs) | 3/13/2004 |
Q: I was told this horse came from the New Orleans City Park possibly around 1920. It is a galloping ...
A: The Allen Herschell Company of North Tonawanda, New York produced jumping horses with metal legs ...
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| HAND CARVED CAROUSEL HORSE | 3/1/2004 |
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO GET AN APPRAISAL FOR THE VALUE OF THIS HORSE SO MS OAKS CAN MAKE A CLAIM ON THE ...
A: I won't be able to help you with an appraisal of a new carving. Since new carvings are not ...
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| Carousel | 11/18/2003 |
Q: Please help me find information on the history and value of my carousel. It was made by Daniel ...
A: Eric, You stated in your question to me that your item is 5" high....Do you mean five feet? If ...
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