#293

Eleven German Paper-Mache Soldiers on Horseback with Spiral Bases
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$600
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Description
2.7" (7 cm.) Each is a paper-mache horse posed as though racing with attached paper-mache soldier rider,and arranged upon a metal spiral spring with wooden base; the spring is designed to allow mobility in play. The horse are presented in various colors and the soldiers are all costumed with blue uniforms,black tall hats,accented colors. Good condition,some repairs,some craquelure. Germany,mid-19th century,Thuringia.