Paint Decorated Child’s Wood and Iron Sled Featuring a Painted Horse - Antique Associated At West Townsend

Paint Decorated Child’s Wood and Iron Sled Featuring a Painted Horse

New England, Likely Paris Manufacturing of South Paris, Maine

Paint Decorated Child’s Wood and Iron Sled Featuring a Painted Horse
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Bright red ground with hand-painted imagery including brown horse head (white blaze, detailed mane, expressive eye) surrounded by yellow scrollwork/flourishes. Black pinstriping and decorative lines across the board; owners initials in gold. Rare turned spindles with brass finials, low-profile wooden runners with iron shoes.

The horse motif with yellow decorative elements is particularly nice. Very similar to documented Paris examples (some labeled “Horse Head” or with comparable scrollwork). The overall construction, colors, and decoration strongly suggest Paris Mfg. Co. or a very close contemporary Maine maker.

Item Date: 1861 - 1880

Measurement: Length: 39"; Width: 12.75"; Height: 3.5"

Item Condition: Excellent original condition; paint shows trivial age-related wear, displays beautifully.

Price: $750

SKU 346-80

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.