Children Riding the Carousel Mechanical Toy

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19" (48 cm). A wooden platform supports a silk covered center stage which disguises the mechanism, and from which rises a metal rod that supports the carousel roof, decorations and four riding horses. Upon each horse is posed a seated bisque doll with glass eyes, closed mouth, paper mache arms and legs, and original 1900's era costume. The roof is decorated with metal braid fringe, three glass globes, and medallion stars and circles, and the roof is of a red and white striped cotton. When wound, the dolls merrily ride around and around. Very good condition, some surface dust. Circa 1900.