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Mid-20th Century Hand-Painted Carousel Horse in The Manner of C.W. Parker
Mid-20th Century Hand-Painted Carousel Horse in The Manner of C.W. Parker

Mid-20th Century Hand-Painted Carousel Horse in The Manner of C.W. Parker

By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Vintage 1970s C.W. Parker style carousel horse cast in resin, mounted on a golden metal display pedestal. Perfectly captured in all it’s glory, this vintage C.W. Parker carousel hors...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Unknown Carnival Art

Materials

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Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

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Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from wood, this vintage piece exudes timeless charm. A p...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Carnival Art

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Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Located in Mortsel, BE

Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from wood and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this vint...

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Rare Early 20th Century Hand Carved Fairground Dragon Ride Fragment
Rare Early 20th Century Hand Carved Fairground Dragon Ride Fragment

Rare Early 20th Century Hand Carved Fairground Dragon Ride Fragment

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1920s Victorian Vintage Unknown Carnival Art

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