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Sun, Aug 22, 10 at 15:18
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I have an old antique toy horse and buggy. I'd love to know more about it, especially how old it is. It is 2 foot tall, 3 feet long and 17" wide. When it is peddled, all the horses feet move. For steering, the reins are used. It is missing one rubber tire - i would love to know where I can get one to replace it. Any information about this, as a toy or as a collectible would be greatly appreciated.....even a suggestion on where I can look for more information. Thank you very much. |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac152/kiagarden/100_0414.jpg,
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| Sorry, lets try this link.....thanks for your patience, I'm new at trying to post pics. :-) |
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What a toy! Is that real horsehair?  |
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| Fori- I don't know if it's real horse hair - is there a way to tell? :-) Also, thank you so much for making picture to show up - i still have a lot of learning to do. |
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| some info I found... http://home.wxs.nl/~wigge199/antics.htm There is refrence to one made in the 1880's. I know someone who has the one he has as a kid, and he was born in 1931. Google antique pedal toy and you will find lots of dealers who may steer you to a place for a new tire. Linda C |
Here is a link that might be useful: pedal toy
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| Often the tail was made from sisal. |
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| The wheel construction indicates it may be older than 1940. Because it had 'rubber' tires, it was probably made after 1890. |
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| Thank you everyone for all the information - it helps a lot! :-) |
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