Child`s wooden and metal toy doll sledge, Circa 1850-1880 Ref. W-20

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Time Period

1800s

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Child's wooden and metal toy doll sledge, Circa 1850-1880 Ref. W-20

Description: Child's toy doll sledge showing a carved woman figurehead at front of sledge, flanked by two hounds with a seat for a doll behind and a running board at the back. Iron over wooden runners with ornate iron supports holding the main body. Painted sides and carved back to the seat.

Maker: Unknown

Date: Thought to be from the 1850 -1880 era

History: The sledge was originally purchased in the Netherlands as a Dutch doll's sledge. However, it appears that it is more likely to have been from Russia. Similar adult sledges from Russia show a marked similarity. Dogs were used in Russia, not only as companionship, but for keeping the owner warm. Smaller dogs were used to warm beds at night.
Marks/Observations: The sledge has been restored at some date. The metal pieces all appear to be hand-forged. The woodwork is all hand-made as is the carving of the lady and her two dogs.

Condition: In good condition, all pieces remain intact with no damage.All metal pieces secured with iron rivits The sledge is constructed of solid wood.

Dimensions: Length 54cm, width 19.5 cm height 39cm

Price: R6500.00

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Please note, I am NOT a qualified archaeologist/antiquarian and the description I have given is based on research of the subject.

This is a genuine antique. Please remember the classification of an 'antique' is that it should be 100 years old, OR MORE.

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