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Sat, Apr 30, 2022 12:00PM EDT
Lot 476

C.W. Parker Patriotic Grand Jubilee Carousel Horse. Ellswor...

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000

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C.W. Parker Patriotic Grand Jubilee Carousel Horse. Ellsworth, KS: Charles W. Parker, ca. 1920. Carved wooden jumper horse with trappings, carved saddle and bridle; American flags with many jewels inset into bridle and horseshoes hallmarked. 69 x 11 x 69?. Cracks and chips at joints. Expected wear from age and use. Formerly an outer row jumper at the Grand Jubilee Carousel. C.W. Parker constructed the first Carry-Us-All ride in 1898. It was an immediate success which spawned many imitators. Previously sold at Guernsey?s, ?A Carousel Fantasy,? Oct. 1989. Third party transportation required.