Prior and Church Carousel Horse, Williams Carved Grand Racing Derby, Toronto ~ Circa 1918
$9,895.00
Handsome, early Prior & Church, 2-seater, carousel horse.
Circa 1918 and measures 86” long, 26” wide with the wrought iron metal stirrups and 70” high with the expensive custom roller base.
Hand carved by Theophilous Williams with the Williams Amusement Co., Denver, Colorado.
This beautiful horse was operational at the Grand Racing Derby at the Sunnyside Amusement Park, the Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario from 1922 to 1955 when the park was demolished.
It has beautiful early crackulator paint, probably from the 1930’s. It is so nice to have a piece in as near original condition as possible. It is sturdy and solid. A handsome piece with wonderful character.
