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Bruce W. Zubee

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer any questions regarding antique carousel horses, menagerie figures and any type of carousel component. I can also answer questions regarding other antique wooden horses.

Experience in the area

Over thirty years experience in the restoration, sale and appraisal of antique carousel figures other carousel components and related items

Organizations

National Carousel Assn.

Publications

www.carousels.com, Carousel Times Magazine Currently Editor/Publisher of Carousels.com and CarouselStores.com
Consultant to the New England Carousel Museum

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

NEVER purchase carousel items online. The vast majority of carousel figures promoted on online auctions as "authentic" are actually cheap machine carved contemporary pieces imported from the Philippines, Taiwan and other areas. Just because they look old and used, doesn't mean they are! SAVE YOUR MONEY! Buy from a reputable dealer ONLY!

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Recent Reviews from Users

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Pam	11/04/09	10	10	10	10
John	11/01/09	10	10	10	10
Geoffrey	10/29/09	10	10	10	10
JILL	10/27/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks, a HUGE help before venturing out .....
JILL	10/27/09	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Bruce W. Zubee

2009-11-01 Carousel Horses:

The armored horse in the picture is a Marcus Illions style while the other is a Charles Carmel style. It's impossible to tell from the photos if these are original or reproductions since they appear to

2009-10-27 Could this be authentic?:

There are certain things we look for....like the way the the tail is carved and in the case of the rocking horse... what the rockers look like. Now I see you've displayed a photo of another horse.

2009-10-16 Antique Rocking Horse:

This appears to have the style of an inexpensive Asian import. I would doubt that it has much value. Authentic pieces generally are much more realistic in their design. I'll point to the "beak like"

2009-10-11 PTC Carousel Horse:

Yes, based on the photo it does appear to be as you describe, but it would have to be personally inspected to insure that it's authentic and not a reproduction. You might want to contact someone at the

2009-10-11 PTC Carousel Horse:

Since this was described as a "display horse" it would have to be inspected in person. That phrase is often used to market a piece that is not authentic. I know of qualified appraisers in Maryland

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