Original Looff Wood Carousel Horse - Apr 19, 2024 | Donley Auctions In Il
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Original Looff Wood Carousel Horse

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Original Looff Wood Carousel Horse
Original Looff Wood Carousel Horse
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*NO SHIPPING! - PICKUP OR THIRD PARTY TRANSPORT ONLY* Outstanding outside row prancer attributed to Charles Looff of New York and Rhode Island who, starting in the late 1870's carved and built some of the most memorable carousels and figures in the industry including the first carousel at Coney Island. This horse is in all original condition including the original, but faded, factory paint. It has never been "park painted". Features faceted jeweled harness with all jewels intact, eagle head seat cantle with glass eyes, and glass eyes in the horse head. There is no evidence of breaks or repairs with only a small piece of wood missing from the bottom right side of the neck. Stirrups and straps, bit eyes and reins not present. The right side of the carved halter has the name DOT in faint paint. Original hair tail missing but a replacement is included. No stand is included. Measures 60" long from rear hoof to front bent knee, 12" wide, 60" tall to top of the ear. No shipping. Pickup or 3rd party transport only.
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Original Looff Wood Carousel Horse

Estimate $10,000 - $15,000
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Starting Price $5,000
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