973-9 - Herschell Spillman - $2900
The charming simplicity of the early carousel figures, revealing their descent from the children's rocking horse, is exemplified in this circa 1910 outside row jumper from the North Tonawanda carousel factory of Herschell Spillman. An upraised head with alert smiling face carried on an uplifted neck, nicely carved swirling mane tendrils, and understated trappings including a rippled blanket, bordered breastband and simple saddle with painted embellishments characterize this era of manufacture. An older restoration in good condition - the horse is ivory white with grey mane and harnessed with trappings in shades of blue, aqua, pink and silver - glass eyes and a natural horsehair tail. 51 long x 50 high, 36 chest to rump. 36 body.