Herschell-Spillman Carousel Horse, 2nd Row Jumper
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Carved by the Herschell-Spillman carousel factory in North Tonawanda, NY, circa 1910. It is painted in a golden cream mane and body color, the trappings in tan, blue, red, silver and gold.
It is in good structural condition but showing some seam separations and chipped paint due to age and use. The horse retains its metal shoes, stirrup hangers and one stirrup (all defects and details are clearly visible in the images). Currently it resides in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
- Height: 32" top of head to hoof
- Length: 52" nose to tail tip
- Height of stand: 60"
"I traveled with a friend to Ocean City, NJ when Gillian's Fun Deck was selling everything associated with the amusement park, as they were building a water park. Gillian's Fun Deck was located on the boardwalk in Ocean City.
We travelled the day prior to the auction and arrived early for the auction to register and view the carousel. Once the bidding commenced, there was one opportunity remaining for the carousel to stay intact, adding up all bids and adding a 20% fee. Unfortunately there was no buyer to keep the carousel intact. We were able to go on one last ride prior to the disassembly.
My friend and I got our horses. Gillie (my horse) has been with me since that day."
~ Sue (current owner)
