#114

19th Century Carved Horse and Wicker Cart
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$2,600
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Description
55" L. A carved wooden horse in trotting position with upright head is covered with (worn) horsehair, and has carved detail of eyes, nostrils, mouth, and hooves. Decorated lavishly with leather harnesses and silver bells the horse is attached to a fancily woven wicker carriage with wooden frame, leather tufted seat, metal handle and wooden hand grip. There is a small wheel below the horse, and two large spoked wheels on the cart, and there is fancy stenciling decorating the cart base. When the cart is pushed along the horse appears to trot. Good condition. Circa 1880