antique wooden carsol horses

Published by: jane 2010-03-14

I would like to buy a horse from a merry go round a carasol horse.This is my first horse for a private party;

Hi Carol- EasterAngel has provided you with some interesting links. However, let me suggest that before you purchase a carousel horse, you may want to investigate the rich history and lore of carousels. Doing so will help you decide on the style and vintage of horse you want. Among the types of horses available are American and European; antique, reproduction, modern and outright fake. They can be made of wood, metal, fiberglass or plastic. For a brief overview of "What makes a carousel horse valualble?" see the PBS Antiques Road Show discussion "Riding the Carousel Market" http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/roadshow/series/highlights/2003/seattle/seattle_follow4.html American carousels are divided into three major categories and the horses in each category are very distinctive. Country Fair Style animals, built by carvers such as Allan Herschell, are generally the most affordable. They are also less ornate and often smaller. The Coney Island horses, built by carvers and companies such as Charles Looff, M.C. Illions, Charles Carmel, and Stein & Goldstein, are known for their flowing waterfall manes and rose-bouquet carvings. The name derives from the place these horses frolicked: the Coney Island, New York amusement park Philadelphia style horse, carved by Dentzel and Cernigliaro and the Muller brothers at Philadelphia Toboggan Company are among the most prized. On each carousel, there are different styles of horses like standers, jumpers, star gazers, Indian ponies, etc. Each of these has a different stance. Then there are differences in the horses that stood on the outter (more fancy) and inner circles of the carousel. Inner horses are often less expensive. Also, be aware that horses have a fancy side and a plain side. The side toward the outside of the carousel was more elaborately carved than the inner side which was not seen unless you were on the machine. I'd suggest you start your research with these three books. They will give a good feel for the different styles and help you choose the kind you want. These are wonderful books and great introductions to carousel art. Painted Ponies by William Manns, Peggy Shank and Marianne Stevens. Zon International Publishing Company, 1987. The Art of the Carousel by Charlotte Dinger. Carousel Art, 1984. A Pictorial History of the Carousel by Frederick Freid A subscription to CAROUSEL TRADER MAGAZINE is pretty much a must for anyone interested in buying or selling carousel items. The Carousel Trader is a magazine that deals only with carousels and the collecting of carousel art. It is full of articles about and photos of carousels and the latest news about carousels. Coming in April is the buyers guide. This is the issue with EVERYONE that deals in carousel animals, the restoration of carousels and anything else you can think of that's carousel related advertises in. 10 issues are published per year with 40 to 50 pages many in COLOR for $29.00 USA. To subscribe you can email them at cnsam@aol.com or call 419-529-4999. Also visit some websites like the following to get a feel for what's available. The Carousel Store: All Things Carousel The Carousel Store has a large selection of reproduction carousel animals, both painted and unpainted in aluminum, designer resign and wood. Ted McDonald 11001 Peoria Street Sun Valley CA United States 91352 Phone 818 394-6253 Fax 818-394-0062 http://www.carouselstore.com BRASS RING ENTERTAINMENT carousel sales and service. Sell, restore, install, move, maintain, service, appraise and broker new and antique carousels, carousel animals and band organs. Daniel Horenberger 11001 Peoria Street Sun Valley CA United States 91352 Phone 818 394-0028 Fax 818-394-0062 4/Mar/2003 22:444/Mar/2003 22:44 http://www.carousel.com/ Then visit some dealers: Here are some in the midwest: Old Parr's Carousel Animals 847.266.1928 751 Hill St., Highland Park, IL 60035 - (Old Elm Rd. and Sheridan Rd.) Collector and restorer of antique carousel animals, and amusement related memorabilia. MERRY-GO-ROUND ANTIQUES Category Dealers BUY SELL TRADE ANTIQUE CAROUSEL ANIMALS Al Rappaport 29541 Roan Drive Warren MI United States 48093 Phone 810 751-8078 ROBERT R. KISSEL Co. Category Dealers DEALER OF CAROUSEL HORSES AND ANIMALS Bob Kissel 8253 Est Lee Hill Rd Madison IN United States 47250 Phone 812 839-3255 CAROUSEL CLASSICS Category Dealers BUYER, SELLER AND COLLECTOR Barbara Nelson Butch Schimian 1157 Willow Road Winnetka IL United States 60093 Phone 847 446-6970 Take your time and savor the delights of carousels, so that the horse you finally buy is one that works a particular magic for you. Nellie Bly Google Answers Researcher

i FEEL I was given so much infornation that was very helpful I plan to take her advice and get the books also.

Hi Carol - I'd be pleased to help you find a carousel horse. Carousels have been a life-long interest of mine, and I have done a bit of research on and writing about them. However, it would be most helpful if you could tell us a little bit more about what you are seeking. For instance, do you have an idea of what kind of horse you want? By that I mean both what style: stander, jumper, Indian pony, etc. and what carver e.g. Hershell, Dentzel, Parker, etc. ? Also what is your price range? Horses range from under $1,000 to $50,000 and more. Are you looking for a restored figure or one with original paint? Are shipping costs a factor? If so, in what general location are you? Are you interested only in a horse or would some other animal also be of interest? Do you wish a researcher to list horses that are for sale or rather to provide a list of reputable dealers? I'd suggest the latter if you are relatively new to carousel figure collecting. Any additional information you can provide will help a researcher to better answer your question. Thank you. Nellie Bly Google Answers Researcher

Hi! Thanks for the question. I have found three websites which specifically sells the types of horses that you want. They are in different positions and since "standing on 3 legs one raise or something like that" is not so important I will leave it to you to look at the whole gallery itself. But if you desire these horse positions these websites have them as well. Some are also within your budget but others could get more expensive since they are antiques. My Carousel http://www.mycarousel.com/index_01.htm The Antique Horse http://www.theantiquehorse.com/carousel_figures.htm The Carousel Workshop http://www.carouselworkshop.com/horses.html#ANTIQUES Our next link is an antique carousel animals classified ads website. You could find antique carousel horses here as well. Antique Carousel Animals http://carouselclassifieds.com/index.php?kid=1&catname=Antique+Carousel+Animals Search terms used: "antique carousel horses" "+for sale" I hope these links would help you in your research. Before rating this answer, please ask for a clarification if you have a question or if you would need further information. Thanks for visiting us. Regards, Easterangel-ga Google Answers Researcher

Carousel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia::
Jan 6, 2009 The "seats" are traditionally in the form of wooden horses or animals, which are often moved mechanically up and down to simulate galloping,
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Hello, I would like not to spend more than $5.000 I'm not sure if I should get a old redone or go with a replica?I live in Suburgs of Chicago Il SHipping would not effect me.I like horses only standing on 3 legs one raise or something like that not to important . Woulsd like reputalble dealers you know about. Loved horses all my like have many in my house but not these kind. Hope you can help me. carol boose

Thanks for the kind words, the nice rating and for the very generous tip! Special thanks also for nellie_bly-ga for the wonderful comment.