Antique Early Paper Mache Circus Clown on Wire Penny Farthing Figurine 1900’s

Posted on August 21, 2024 by admin

Very Rare Cartoneria Great Example. Early Papier – Mache also called “Carton Piedra” Circus Clown on Wire Penny Farthing. Nice Addition to Your Office or Home Décor. Good Used Condition, normal signs of aging. Please, be sure to view all photos carefully as they are included as part of the item description. Height : 7 inch/18 cm. Width : 5 1/8 inch/13 cm. Depth : 3 1/4 inch/8.5 cm. Please be aware that I sell old authentic, original collectable items with expected reasonable age related wear. All my items are described the best way I can, if any question please do not hesitate to ask. Any question will be answered on time depending on the time – zone differences. Package will be wrapped with high quality materials to prevent damages during transportation. Please check on all my other listings or visit my shop, to find another treasure.
Antique Early Paper Mache Circus Clown on Wire Penny Farthing Figurine 1900's

Eisenmann cdv Penny Farthing High Wheel Bicycle Trick Rider Harriet Martell

Posted on February 8, 2023 by admin

Carte de Visite photo of Penny Farthing High Wheel Bicycle Trick Rider Harriet ” Big Hattie ” Martell (sometimes spelled Martel). In this photo, Hattie is balancing on her high wheel bicycle whose wheels are not propped up in any way and she is holding the handbars to her bicycle in her left hand. Harriet would get the nickname Big Hattie as she grew into her teens where she blossomed into a tall young lady. She often performed with her father, whose name I believe was George, and her brother, whose name I think was Peter. The three performed as The Martell Family whose specialty was penny farthing high wheel bicycle trick riding much like their contemporaries, The Stirk Family. Condition – used/preowned, please read the condition section. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “groovyvintagestuff” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.