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About
Carousel Horses:
The carousel originated in Europe, but reached
its greatest fame in America in the 1900's. The first carousels
featured gondolas, carts, menagerie animals, and horses. The
French developed many variations of the carousel. In one variation,
the riders tried to spear gold rings with lances while the
carousel rotated at full speed. This undoubtedly led to the
phrase, "catching the brass ring" on later carousels.
In the mid 16th century, grand tournaments were held in
France. Saddle makers, tailors, jewelers, and wig makers created
extravagant costumes for both horse and rider for these occasions.
Inspiration for later carousel carvers apparently originated
from these events.
During the late 1800's, many skilled European carvers immigrated
to the United States to produce carousels. The carvings of
these immigrants were a great improvement over the first efforts
of unskilled carvers. Usually the side of the carousel horse
facing the audience, the "Romance" side, was adorned with
carved decorations, while the inner side received little attention.
The golden age of carousels only lasted 25 years, but still
brings back wonderful childhood memories today.
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The
Brass Ring Collection
Elegant Stander
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Style
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Code
|
Size
|
Price
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| Elegant
Stander Black |
ESB
|
65
x 61-1/2
|
$1,875.00 |
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Elegant Stander Citrus |
ESJC
|
65
x 61-1/2
|
$1,875.00 |
| Elegant
Stander Gold/Silver |
ESJGS
|
65
x 61-1/2
|
$1,875.00 |
| Elegant
Stander Jeweltone |
ESJ
|
65
x 61-1/2
|
$1,875.00 |
| Elegant
Stander Pastel |
ESJP
|
65
x 61-1/2
|
$1,875.00 |
| Elegant
Stander Brown |
ESBR |
65
x 61-1/2 |
$1,875.00 |
| Elegant
Stander Mauve/Seafoam |
ESMS |
65
x 61-1/2 |
$1,875.00 |
| Our full-sized carousel
horse will delight any collector. The Elegant Stander was the
lead horse for the last carousel ever created by master carver
M.C. Illions, carved in 1927. Regarded as one of his finest horses,
only three of the originals are known to exist and are valued
in excess of $150,000. A master carver has reproduced Illion's
work in every detail, creating this beautiful molded replica that
can be yours today. Body Size: Front Height - 61.5" Rear Height
- 44 " Length - 65" Width - 13". Shown in Jeweltone. |
Blue Marbled Base
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All
horses come with brass pole and plain base that coordinates
with horse color
| Horse Body Color |
Base Color |
| Black |
Burgundy |
| Citrus |
Blue Marbled |
| Gold/Silver |
Gold |
| Jeweltone |
Hunter |
| Pastel |
Blue |
| Brown |
Dark Brown |
| Mauve/Seafoam |
Seafoam |
| Custom Color Bases |
Available on request
at extra charge |
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Beauty shown in Citrus with Brass Pole
and
Blue Marbled Base |
MUSIC
BOX BASES
Music box base measures
13 inches x 13 inches x 13 inches
with the hole for the pole measuring 1 1/2 inches in diameter
| Music
Box Base |
MBBL |
Add
$95.00 if purchased with carousel horse
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| Music
Box Base |
|
$145
plus shipping if purchased separately
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