LOOFF CAROUSEL MIDDLE ROW JUMPER HORSE
c. 1890, Charles Looff (Coney Island/Providence, RI, 1852-1918)
jeweled straps, horsehair tail (restored), horse approx. 46"h; 60"w, mounted on stand with brass pole, total height 57"
Restored by Restoration by Wolf, Welcome, Maryland
Originally from Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey; then to Eldridge Park, Elmira, New York.
From the collection of a Baltimore lady. Total proceeds of the sale of this item are being donated to animal welfare charities by the consignor.
Looff was the earliest and most sucessfull of the Coney Island-style carousel builders. His carousel in East Providence is still in operation.
Minor paint flaking here and there.
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
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Lot 204 : LOOFF CAROUSEL MIDDLE ROW JUMPER HORSE
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