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What kind of wood are carousel horses made of?
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New carousel horses are made out of tropical wood, like Phillipine mahogany. Older antique carousel figures were carved out of basswood, pine and poplar. You’ll find a variety of carousel-inspired artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Vintage Multicolored Pair of Wood Carousel Horses Austria, circa 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique vintage pair of carousel horses from multicolored lacquered wood Austria circa 1890.
The
Category
Antique 1890s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
German Painted & Carved Wood Carousel Horse w/ Saddle Seat on Stand 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with carved flowing mane, carved
Category
Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century German Carved Polychrome Carousel Horse by P. Schneider
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique, circa 1890s, German hand carved and painted wood carousel horse carnival fair ride
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Statues
Materials
Wood
Original Gustav Dentzel Carousel Horse
By Dentzel Carousel Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Gustav Dentzel middle row "jumper" carousel horse w/cast iron stand
Original to a
Category
Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique Wood Carved American Jumper Carousel Horse
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Wood Carved American Jumper Carousel Horse
Beautiful early 1900's wood carved classic
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Juvenile Carousel Horse.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Carved wooden juvenile carousel horse adorned with roses. A similar horse is in operation on the
Category
20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$5,426 Sale Price
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