#92

German Wooden and Paper Mache Coach with Horse and Driver
Live Auction

$2,100
sold
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Description
12"(30 cm.) overall length. A paper mache/wooden horse in prancing stance has carved man and yoke,painted and leather harness detail,applied saddle,painted facial features,and is mounted on wooden wheeled platform,pulling a wooden coach in original yellow finish with red striping detail,and opening door at the back. A paper mache driver with sculpted hat and uniform,sculpted moustache and boots,is seated in front,and the coach roof is laden with various boxes,luggage,keg,instruments (one mandolin is a candy container),baskets. There is a silver eagle medallion mounted on each side. Very good/excellent condition. Germany,circa 1875.