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RARE VINTAGE FRANKLIN MINT TREASURY OF CAROUSEL ART COLLECTION — 1988Offered is a large vintage collection of Franklin Mint Treasury of Carousel Art carousel animals, including the original-style wooden rotating display.This beautiful collection features hand-painted carousel animals with intricate colorful decorations, gold-tone accents, twisted brass-tone poles and individual wooden bases.The core Franklin Mint Treasury of Carousel Art collection dates to 1988 and consists of 12 carousel animals associated with carousel expert and author William Manns. The documented original 12-piece lineup includes the Patriot Horse, Tiger, Goat, Armored Horse, Lion, Elephant, Jumper Horse, American Beauty Horse, Camel, Golden Mane Horse, Leopard Saddle Horse and Giraffe.INCLUDED IN THIS LOTCore Franklin Mint carousel animals:1. Patriot Horse — patriotic red, white and blue decoration with eagle motif with cracked leg
2. Tiger — yellow/orange tiger with colorful carousel tack
3. Goat — ornate carousel goat with colorful saddle
4. Armored Horse — white horse with elaborate blue/gold armor-style decoration
5. Lion — detailed standing lion with colorful ornamental saddle
6. Elephant — white elephant with red, black and gold blanket crack in half
7. Jumper Horse — white carousel horse; head/neck is broken from the body
8. American Beauty Horse — ornate floral/rose-decorated white horse
9. Camel — brown camel with colorful traditional-style carousel decoration
10. Golden Mane Horse — ornate white horse with gold mane/tail and decorative tack
11. Leopard Saddle Horse — spotted/leopard-style carousel horse
12. Giraffe — tall hand-painted giraffe with colorful carousel saddleAdditional figures shown in the collection:13. Additional ornate white carousel horse with gold, pink and decorative detailing has repaired leg
14. Additional ornate white/purple/blue carousel horse with gold detailingAlso included:* Large original-style wooden rotating carousel display
* Individual wooden bases
* Decorative twisted brass-tone poles
* Central carousel display postThe collection is being sold as pictured.Most figures appear to be in good vintage condition with attractive original-style painted decoration. Expect normal vintage handling/storage wear, including possible:* Minor paint loss
* Small scratches
* Finish wear
* Minor discoloration
* Small imperfections from ageThe large wooden display is an especially nice part of the collection and gives the animals a true carousel presentation rather than simply being loose figurines.The display and animals are being sold together as one collection.I am not separating individual animals at this time.
