Antique Early 1900s Handmade Wooden Folk Art! 3 car red train, each with doors that open. Metal tacks hold doors closed, and at one time, each was secured by leather hinges. One car’s hinges remain intact. Bars on these large cages were fashioned with threaded string that was painted yellow. 4 wheels, all wood and painted silver, held in place by silver tacks Wood is likely pine. Paint, of course, is oil-based and wheels are likely lead-based. First car has wooden slider in between cages. Approximately 8″ l x 3.5″ w x 5 h. With divider, each cage measures about 3.5 long. Hinges for door are broken, but is held in place with tack. Found carrying warthog and hyena. Second Car measures approx. 8.25″ l x 3.5″ w x 5.75 h. In the best shape of all three cars. Found carrying lion and cubs. Third Car measures approx 7.75″ l x 3.5″w’ 5.75 h. These cars have remnants of each having held a sign at one time. Pull cart with wooden bars and Ringling Bros/ Barnum & Bailey Billboard!! Approximately 4″ x 3″ x 4. With sign, overall height is 7. Wheels are metal, with fashioned metal pull handle and hitch. Wooden cage has small wooden bars and door that opens and closes!!! 4″ x 3″ x 3.25. Found with small bear. 10 animals in all!!! Warthog–3.5″ l x 2.25″ h x 0.75 w. Hyena–4″ l x 2″ h x. Tiger–5″ l x 2″ t x 1 w. Male Lion-5″l x 3″h x 1.5″ w; 2 Cubs, each 2.5″ x 1.5″ x 3.75″. Billboard Cart has a mother bear with two cubs. All have flocking and are glued down. Estimated measurements for mother bear 1.5″ x 1.5″; cubs about 1″ x1″. Wooden cage with door came with small bear marked Hong Kong. Artisan took time to place metal band around bear’s left hind leg. 1.25″ X 0.5″ X 0.5. Two Lion Cubs are marked Germany on their bellies. Warthog, Hyena, Tiger and Lion are probably also of German composition, all hard plastic. Craquelure evident on lion and cubs, and tiger. All pieces have minimal damage, but no deal-breakers. All offers considered and personally reviewed so please make it worth the time for both of us. I do not use presets. This is a darn neat set and if you’re unhappy with what you receive, I will happily take it back in unaltered condition. Please ask any questions or if you need more pics.
