I would like to buy a horse from a merry go round a carasol horse.This
is my first horse for a private party;

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Request for Question Clarification by nellie_bly-ga on 27 Feb 2003 17:38 PST

Hi Carol -

I'd be pleased to help you find a carousel horse. Carousels have been
a life-long interest of mine, and I have done a bit of research on and
writing about them.

However, it would be most helpful if you could tell us a little bit
more about what you are seeking.
For instance, do you have an idea of what kind of horse you want?  
By that I mean both what style: stander, jumper, Indian pony, etc. 
and what carver e.g. Hershell, Dentzel, Parker, etc. ?

Also what is your price range?   Horses range from under $1,000 to
$50,000 and more.

Are you looking for a restored figure or one with original paint?

Are shipping costs a factor?  If so, in what general location are you?

Are you interested only in a horse or would some other animal also be
of interest?

Do you wish a researcher to list horses that are for sale or rather to
provide a list of reputable dealers?  I'd suggest the latter if you
are relatively new to carousel figure collecting.


Any additional information you can provide will help a researcher to
better answer your question.

Thank you.

Nellie Bly
Google Answers Researcher

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Clarification of Question by carol1-ga on 04 Mar 2003 08:01 PST

Hello, I would like not to spend more than $5.000 I'm not sure if I
should get a old redone or go with a replica?I live in Suburgs of
Chicago Il SHipping would not effect me.I like horses only standing on
3 legs one raise or something like that not to important . Woulsd like
reputalble dealers you know about. Loved horses all my like have many
in my house but not these kind. Hope you can help me. carol boose

Hi! Thanks for the question.

I have found three websites which specifically sells the types of
horses that you want. They are in different positions and since
"standing on
3 legs one raise or something like that" is not so important I will
leave it to you to look at the whole gallery itself. But if you desire
these horse positions these websites have them as well. Some are also
within your budget but others could get more expensive since they are
antiques.

My Carousel
http://www.mycarousel.com/index_01.htm

The Antique Horse
http://www.theantiquehorse.com/carousel_figures.htm

The Carousel Workshop
http://www.carouselworkshop.com/horses.html#ANTIQUES

Our next link is an antique carousel animals classified ads website.
You could find antique carousel horses here as well.

Antique Carousel Animals
http://carouselclassifieds.com/index.php?kid=1&catname=Antique+Carousel+Animals

Search terms used:   
"antique carousel horses" "+for sale"
  
I hope these links would help you in your research. Before rating this
answer, please ask for a clarification if you have a question or if
you would need further information.
  
Thanks for visiting us.   
  
Regards,   
Easterangel-ga   
Google Answers Researcher

i FEEL I was given so much infornation that was very helpful I plan to
take her advice and get the books also.

Hi Carol-

EasterAngel has provided you with some interesting links.
However, let me suggest that before you purchase a carousel horse, you
may want to investigate the rich history and lore of carousels.  Doing
so will help you decide on the style and vintage of horse you want.
Among the types of horses available are American and European;
antique, reproduction, modern and outright fake.  They can be made of
wood, metal, fiberglass or plastic.

For a brief overview of "What makes a carousel horse valualble?"  see
the PBS Antiques Road Show discussion "Riding the Carousel Market"
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/roadshow/series/highlights/2003/seattle/seattle_follow4.html

American carousels are divided into three major categories and the
horses in each category are very distinctive.

Country Fair Style animals, built by carvers such as Allan Herschell,
are generally the most affordable.  They are also less ornate and
often smaller.

The Coney Island horses, built by carvers and companies such as
Charles Looff, M.C. Illions, Charles Carmel, and Stein & Goldstein,
are known for their flowing waterfall manes and rose-bouquet carvings.
The name derives from the place these horses frolicked: the Coney
Island, New York amusement park

Philadelphia style horse, carved by Dentzel and Cernigliaro and the
Muller brothers at Philadelphia Toboggan Company are among the most
prized.

On each carousel, there are different styles of horses like standers,
jumpers, star gazers, Indian ponies, etc.  Each of these has a
different stance. Then there are differences in the horses that stood
on the outter (more fancy) and inner circles of the carousel.  Inner
horses are often less expensive.
Also, be aware that horses have a fancy side and a plain side.  The
side toward the outside of the carousel was more elaborately carved
than the inner side which was not seen unless you were on the machine.

I'd suggest you start your research with these three books. They will
give a good feel for the different styles and help you choose the kind
you want.  These are wonderful books and great introductions to
carousel art.

 Painted Ponies by William Manns, Peggy Shank and  Marianne Stevens.
Zon International Publishing Company, 1987.

The Art of the Carousel by Charlotte Dinger.
 Carousel Art, 1984. 

A Pictorial History of the Carousel by Frederick Freid

A subscription to CAROUSEL TRADER MAGAZINE is pretty much a must for
anyone interested in buying or selling carousel items.

The Carousel Trader is a magazine that deals only with carousels and
the collecting of carousel art. It is full of  articles about and
photos of carousels and the latest news about carousels.  Coming in
April is the buyers guide. This is the issue with EVERYONE that deals
in carousel animals, the restoration of carousels and anything else
you can think of that's carousel related
advertises in. 10 issues are published per year with 40 to 50 pages
many
in COLOR for $29.00 USA. To subscribe you can email them at
cnsam@aol.com or call 419-529-4999.


Also visit some websites like the following to get a feel for what's
available.


The Carousel Store: All Things Carousel 
The Carousel Store has a large selection of reproduction carousel
animals, both painted and unpainted in aluminum, designer resign and
wood.
Ted McDonald
11001 Peoria Street
Sun Valley CA United States 91352
 Phone 818 394-6253 Fax 818-394-0062 
 http://www.carouselstore.com 


BRASS RING ENTERTAINMENT 
carousel sales and service. Sell, restore, install, move, maintain,
service, appraise and broker new and antique carousels, carousel
animals and band organs.
Daniel Horenberger 
11001 Peoria Street
Sun Valley CA United States 91352
 Phone 818 394-0028 Fax 818-394-0062 
4/Mar/2003 22:444/Mar/2003 22:44 http://www.carousel.com/ 


Then visit some dealers:

Here are some in the midwest:


Old Parr's Carousel Animals
847.266.1928
751 Hill St., Highland Park, IL 60035 - (Old Elm Rd. and Sheridan Rd.)
 Collector and restorer of antique carousel animals, and amusement
related memorabilia.

MERRY-GO-ROUND ANTIQUES 
Category Dealers 
BUY · SELL · TRADE ANTIQUE CAROUSEL ANIMALS 
Al Rappaport 
29541 Roan Drive 
Warren MI United States 48093 
 Phone 810 751-8078 

ROBERT R. KISSEL Co. 
Category Dealers 
DEALER OF CAROUSEL HORSES AND ANIMALS 
Bob Kissel 
8253 Est Lee Hill Rd 
Madison IN United States 47250 
 Phone 812 839-3255 

CAROUSEL CLASSICS 
Category Dealers 
BUYER, SELLER AND COLLECTOR 
Barbara Nelson Butch Schimian 
1157 Willow Road 
Winnetka IL United States 60093 
 Phone 847 446-6970


Take your time and savor the delights of carousels, so that the horse
you finally buy is one that works a particular magic for you.

Nellie Bly
Google Answers Researcher

Thanks for the kind words, the nice rating and for the very generous
tip! Special thanks also for nellie_bly-ga for the wonderful comment.