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About Bruce W. Zubee
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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.

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www.carousels.com, Carousel Times Magazine   Currently Editor/Publisher of Carousels.com and CarouselStores.com
Consultant to the New England Carousel Museum
   

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SubjectDate Asked

Wonder Hors, Wooden, 1950's7/9/2008
  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 ...
carousel horse7/8/2008
  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 ...
Antique Carousel Horse7/5/2008
  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 ...
Carousel Horse Information6/20/2008
  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 ...
Cass Toys Rocking Horse6/18/2008
  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 ...
Carved wooden horse6/17/2008
  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 ...
Carved wooden horse6/16/2008
  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 ...
Allen Hershell carosel horses6/12/2008
  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 ...
Wooden horse6/11/2008
  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, ...
Wood carved horse6/8/2008
  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 ...
Horse5/25/2008
  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 ...
Armitage Herschell Horse5/24/2008
  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 ...
Mechanical Horse5/21/2008
  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, ...
Dentzel Prancer5/14/2008
  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 ...
Coney Island horse5/14/2008
  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 ...
Wooden Rocking Horse4/27/2008
  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 ...
Value of Antique Carousel Horse4/26/2008
  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 ...
Dentzel Prancer4/26/2008
  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 ...
antique horse4/25/2008
  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 ...
Dentzel Carousel Horse4/22/2008
  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 ...
Pig Merry go Around Animal4/14/2008
  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 ...
Pig Merry go Around Animal4/14/2008
  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 ...
1950's Wonder Horse4/13/2008
  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 ...
Carousel horses4/8/2008
  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 ...
Is it really worth itl4/7/2008
  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 ...
carousel horse3/30/2008
  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 ...
wooden minerva statue3/28/2008
  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 ...
Cast Menagerie Figures3/27/2008
  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 ...
old plastic srping rocky horse3/26/2008
  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 ...
Wooden Horse Tricycle3/19/2008
  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 ...
cast aluminum carousel horse3/6/2008
  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. ...
Carousel reproduction3/5/2008
  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 ...
Coca Cola Carousel Horse2/27/2008
  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 ...
Bouncing Horse2/19/2008
  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 ...
Value of Stein and Goldstein horse2/14/2008
  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 ...
Carousel animals2/5/2008
  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 ...
Two carousel horses history2/4/2008
  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 ...
wooden horses2/3/2008
  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 ...
carousel lion1/26/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
paint for horse1/19/2008
  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 ...
Carousel horse and ostrich1/19/2008
  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 ...
rocking horse1/10/2008
  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 ...
carousel figure1/9/2008
  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 ...
Antique Carousel Horse12/30/2007
  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 ...
carousel horse11/16/2007
  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. ...
Whitney Reed Wooden Glider Horse #911/16/2007
  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 ...
Norton? Horse11/8/2007
  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 ...
antique fairground carousel horse11/2/2007
  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 ...
wooden horse tricycle10/25/2007
  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 ...
wooden rocking horse10/20/2007
  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 ...
carousel horse9/30/2007
  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 ...
Antique Carousel Horse9/22/2007
  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 ...
Carousel Horse9/21/2007
  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 ...
Info Requested9/13/2007
  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 ...
knock-off Coca-Cola horse8/21/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Wooden horse velocipede5/23/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Carousal Horse5/1/2007
  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 ...
Carousel Horse4/11/2007
  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 ...
carousel with coca cola base4/6/2007
  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 ...
Miniature Carousel Horse4/1/2007
  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 ...
carousel horse3/28/2007
  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 ...
S&S Woodcarvers carousel horse3/23/2007
  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 ...
carved carousel horse2/8/2007
  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 ...
horse tail and more1/19/2007
  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. ...
Stripping and refinishing1/7/2007
  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 ...
Wooden Wonder Products Spring Horse1/2/2007
  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 ...
horse trike11/14/2006
  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 ...
WONDER ROCKING HORSE10/29/2006
  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 ...
Carousel horse figurine10/18/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
Coca cola Logo Carousel horse10/3/2006
  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 ...
Spring Horse10/2/2006
  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. ...
cast aluminum carousel horses9/16/2006
  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 ...
Handcarved wooden horse9/13/2006
  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 ...
old carousel type horse on stand9/13/2006
  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. ...
House Tricycle8/10/2006
  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 ...
rocking/bouncing horse7/30/2006
  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 ...
Wooden Spring Horse7/11/2006
  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 ...
Carousel Horse6/26/2006
  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 ...
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. ...
Spring Horse made by Wonder Products Co. Collierville, TN6/5/2006
  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 ...
Wood Carasoul horse5/20/2006
  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 ...
stein and goldstein5/10/2006
  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, ...
carousel rocking horse5/3/2006
  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 ...
carmel carousel horse5/3/2006
  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 ...
carousel horse5/2/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
Carousel Appraisal/For Sale3/23/2006
  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 ...
antique carousel horse3/17/2006
  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 ...
Playground Aluminum Carousel Animals2/27/2006
  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 ...
value of antique carousel animals2/22/2006
  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 ...
rocking elephant2/22/2006
  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 ...
two carousel horses1/28/2006
  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 ...
Carved wooden horse from India,,, over 100 yrs old1/28/2006
  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 ...
aluminum horse with coca cola base1/20/2006
  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 ...
small antique platform/frame/carving course1/18/2006
  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". ...
carousel horse12/29/2005
  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. ...
2 1/2Ft. by 1 3/4Ft. Wooden Horse Tricycle12/2/2005
  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 ...
Rocking Horse11/1/2005
  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 ...
carousel animals9/23/2005
  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 ...
bronze carousel8/9/2005
  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 ...
How to refinish an antique carousel horse8/6/2005
  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 ...
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 ...
brass carousel6/9/2005
  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 ...
antique hobby horse6/8/2005
  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 ...
1965 spring rocking horse5/15/2005
  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 ...
antique wooden horse5/7/2005
  Q: how can you tell if it is old?
  A: I would suggest consulting the carousels.com buyer's guide at: ...
cigar store indian4/17/2005
  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 ...
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 ...
Carousel horses3/12/2005
  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: ...
carousel horse3/1/2005
  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 ...
Wooden Carousel horse1/25/2005
  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 ...
carousel auction11/5/2004
  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 ...
Rocking horse10/4/2004
  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 ...
Carousel Zebra9/20/2004
  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 ...
spring horse by flexible flyer9/10/2004
  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 ...
carousel horse8/26/2004
  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 ...
English carousel horse8/20/2004
  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 ...
Carousel horse8/7/2004
  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 ...
Carousel horse7/29/2004
  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 ...
small carousel hours6/3/2004
  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 ...
Coin-op horse5/4/2004
  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 ...
Carousel Rocking Horse4/17/2004
  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 ...
Rocking Dragon4/16/2004
  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 ...
aluminum carousel horse3/26/2004
  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 ...
aluminum carousel horse3/26/2004
  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 ...
aluminum carousel horse3/26/2004
  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 ...
Appraiser near Philly for carousel horse3/22/2004
  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 ...
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 ...
HAND CARVED CAROUSEL HORSE3/1/2004
  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 ...
Carousel11/18/2003
  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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