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Antique Fireman from a Children's Carousel, Germany 1920s

$1,945
£1,469.77
€1,697.23
CA$2,717.84
A$3,015.68
CHF 1,579.68
MX$36,980.29
NOK 20,092.94
SEK 18,966.88
DKK 12,657.28
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Antique Fireman from a Children's Carousel, Germany 1920s An antique wooden sculpture of a fireman. Formerly used as decoration for the fire engine of a Bavarian children's carousel. The head has a mechanism for turning the head. As the carousel turned, he turned his head from left to right. Good original condition, paint partially chipped, a piece cut off at the feet (see pictures). artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are on display in a century-old barn in southern Germany, which we renovated ourselves. Antiques have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packaged and with a money back guarantee. This allows us to be your preferred partner for the Black Forest and ancient art. Measures: Width: 23.62" (60 cm) Height: 25.59" (65 cm) Depth: 19.69" (50 cm) Seat height: 17.32" (44 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.
  • Seller Location:
    Berghuelen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: e72331stDibs: LU988739209272

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