Swiss Oak Tyrolean / Stabelle Mountain / Alpine Chair, Carved to Backrest
A mid 19th Century Swiss Alpine Hall / Side Chair, the backrest in the form of a heart, and carved with grotesque scrolling Mythical Beasts (possibly Sea Serpents or Dragons), with lyre shaped pierced central section.
The Single Piece seat with a chamfered edge, raised on splayed bobbin turned legs.
Total Height - 95cm
Height of Seat - 47cm
Width - 52cm
Depth - 45cm
Early 20th Century Naive Plane Carousel Ride, Two Tone Body
A fantastic childrens plane, taken from a carousel ride.
The sheet metal body with two tone, red and cream paint, dissected with a black stripe, fitted with wooden wings, crudely screwed to the body, a propellor to the front and a steering wheel to the cockpit.
The wooden wheels fitted to the bottom bracket which would otherwise be attached to the ride, along with the foot at the back of the plane.
The internals showing the woodwork used to give strength to the item, as well as the wooden seat for the rider.
Height - 70cm
Length - Approx 120cm
Wing Span - Approx 75cm