Antique ornament of a merry-go-round, carved wood, original paint, Italy, around 1930
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You can not keep everything for yourself, you just can not. This one has spend decades at my Mum's house, hanging over de couch. And after that it spend some considerable time in my dining room. But now it is time for it, or rather she, to go.
My mum bought her in the eighties in Toscane, in an antique store in Luca. It is a top ornament of a merry-go-round. With the pins you see at the lower part, the ornament was mounted on the top of the carroussel.
Painted numerous times but very very carefully the old layers were removed and the original colours came through. (But a bit more faded then when it was still in operation)
It is handcrafted and the face of the lady is really very very sweet. This is really an extra ordinary piece and it deserves a special place in your home. If you want I can remove the pins carefully for you, just let me know.
Can about just be shipped by regular mail. I know for sure if I know if you want to remove the pins (then it can be shipped) or if you do not want that, I will have to see. But in any case I can make sure that is will be delivered to your door, for a small but reasonable fee. Or you come and pick it up in the warehouse, you are very welcome.
Dimensions: height (without pins) 49 cm, with the pins 59 cm, length 158 cm, 6 cm thick at the head.