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Lot 152:
Description
A vintage miniature doll carriage featuring an intricate bentwood and wicker reed body in a dark reddish-brown hue. The carriage is designed with elaborate scrollwork to the sides and a fabric-lined interior. It is equipped with a folding hood made of dark treated fabric, supported by a metal frame. The carriage sits upon a black metal chassis with four spoked metal wheels and a handle comprising two scrolled metal arms supporting a turned wooden crossbar. The lot is accompanied by a light brown plush teddy bear with black bead eyes. The vertical ruler in the background measures approximately 16.5 inches to the top of the hood. No maker’s marks or labels are visible on the item.
Height: 42 cm
Length: 38 cm.
Condition report:
The carriage is in aged vintage condition with significant paint loss and chipping across the wooden frame, exposing the lighter wood beneath (photo 1). The metal chassis and spoked wheels show visible surface oxidation and loss of black paint consistent with age (photo 1). The fabric hood is intact but displays a layer of surface dust and general age-related wear (photo 1). The interior fabric liner is present but shows accumulation of dust (photo 1). The accompanying teddy bear shows general signs of play wear to the plush (photo 1).
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