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    Hi Lynne,
    
    As a matter of fact, I just came back from Florida and passed through
    Old Town, Fla., near St Cloud. There was a restored carousel there
    that was built in the early 1900's I believe. The restoration was
    exceptional! The horses were painted in beautiful bold colors and
    they had long flowing tails.
             I still have the flyer on it that gives its' history. I'll
    mail it to you tomorrow.
    
    Tina
    

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    Tina,
       Have you ever seen the carrousel at Walt Disney World?? I thought
    it was one of the most beautiful examples that I have ever seen.
    All the horses are painted white, and the saddles are brilliant
    colors.  It was built in 1912, and had mostly stationary horses
    and a few jumpers.  When Disney purchased it, they rearranged the
    legs on all the stationary horses, so all of them would move up
    and down, and also added some additional horses that are made out
    of fiberglass.  It is really a beauty, if you  are ever in Walt
    Disney World, make sure you check it out.
    
    Lynne :-)

    yes,  They have a magical power to them and I love the history behind
    them.  My sons lamp in his room is a ceramic one that I painted
    for him.  Does anyone remember when Paragon Park at Nantasket beach
    (I think I got the names correct) was being closed down, and they
    were auctioning off the rides.  Originally they were going to sell
    the horses on the carousel seperate, but I believe someone bought
    it as a whole unit.  Is this correct?   I wanted one horse for my
    living room in the worst way, but the prices were definitely for
    collectors only.  I grew up with the one at Whalom Park in Lunenburg
    Mass.  It was still in pretty good shape the last time I saw it.

    
    I too am a Carousel horse lover. The only type of models other than
    the real thing that I will keep. 
    
    Regarding the rides, have any of you seen the carousel at Oak Bluffs
    on the Vineyard, Its gorgeous!! Another great one is at Seaside
    Park NJ.
    
    Marianne
    

	I've spent many summers in the Nantasket area (Hull, MA) and
	I even worked for the guyes who owned the consessions and 
	watersildes.  I know they sold the slide (That was a fun place to 
	work.....free rides!!!) but I think they still own "carousel", the
	Icecream stand that was in the park.  

	When I was down last summer, Carousel was still there....and the
	Carousel for the park was moved right next to it.  And there was 
    	a wedding reception going on inside the carousel ( excellent idea 
    	for Carousel Horse fans).  

	Because of this I was not able to check it out (I don't know if it works
	or if it is a stationary type setup).  I have seen the guyes I used 
	to work for still down there so I (wild guess) think they might still 
	own the icecream stand and I think they might have bought the Carousel 
	too...nice advertising/gimick for Carousel.... ;^)
    

    Hi,
    
    Did anyone see the Miller's xmas catalog with the life size carousel
    horses you could buy - I believe the prices were between $1200 - $2500.
    Well anyway - my mother made me one.  She bought an old childs jumping
    horse (you know the kind on springs), she sanded it down and painted
    it.  She had some kind of painter's magazine that showed the project.
    After it was painted you drill a hole up through the middle and put
    a brass or whatever you want pole with a stand on the bottom.  
    
    At a restaurant in Fitchburg, MA - a place called Pub Dennis the
    whole interior is decorated with the carousel horse theme.  Mounted 
    between the booths they have the painted and decorated horses  
    (some are decorated a little tacky).  Throughout the restaurant there
    are pictures of carousel horses.  It is also a very reasonable place
    to eat out - good food and prices. 

    Hello!
    I remember very well the Paragon Carrousel, it was fabulus!  I remember
    a few years back watching the news and they showed the carrousel
    up for auction.  I was hoping they would not dismantle it to sell
    the horses seprately, and was really happy to see that they kept
    it intact.  I love the Whalom Park Carrousel, which was recently
    restored about nine years ago...it's an oldie that was built around
    1900.
    
    Two other beautiful carrousels in the area are at Rocky Point in
    Rhode Island which is made up of all animals and a handful of horses.
    
    Another is at Riverside Park in Agawam, the horses are outstanding
    carved, but it needs a restoration job.
    
    I am glad to see there are other people who enjoy the art!
    
    Lynne :-)

    
    Lenox has a lovely carousel that I just ordered. It is a horse with
    decorations of beautiful flowers and ribbons in it's mane. A friend of 
    mine has one and it is beautiful. The cost is $17.00 in 8 monthly 
    installments and a relatively cost effective way to begin collecting..
    compared with the real thing. I'm becoming interested in collecting
    horse carousels because of this piece. 
    
    			_Nancy_

    RE 887.8
    
    Nancy I seen the Lenox carrousel horse in a magazine, it is absolutley
    adorable!  If you are interested in other carrousel figurines, there
    is the American Carrousel Collection by Tobin Fraley.  They are
    limited edition pieces that have a coin on the base telling what
    number in the edition they are in, and have a stamped Fraley signature
    on the underside of the animal. I already have two, an armored horse
    with a colorful blanket, and a lovely white one.  They are really
    authentic looking and are copies of original carvings.  They range
    in price from $40.00 to $90.00 for a horse that is mounted on a
    music box and goes up and down when it is played.  They also have
    a full carrousel with four porcelain horses that is very expensive.
    They are really nice figurines to collect.
    
    Lynne :-)

    Hi, can you tell us more information about the Tobin Fraley collection?
    Where are ads published?  The pieces sound beautiful!
    
    Thanks,
    Merrie

    re: 887.10
    
    I live in Massachusetts and I found the Fraley Collection at the
    Shropshire Curiosity Shop I & II in Shrewsbury, also Noah's at
    Pheasant Lane Mall in NH has an extensive selection of them.
    They are very authentic looking, they are copies of the real carvings.
    You can see many of the horses (the real thing) in Tobin Fraley's
    book "The Carrousel Animal" which many of the figurines are modeled
    after.  These pieces increase in value since there is only a certain
    amount of each piece made.  I think they are great for any carrousel
    fan, since purchasing a authentic hand carved figure can cost as
    much as a down payment on a house :-) or maybe a new Mercedes :-)
    Personally I think they are great!
    
    Lynne S.

    Oh yeah..how can I forget, another beautiful carrousel is at Canobie
    Lake Park in Salem NH.  The first time I have ever seen it is when
    I went to the Digital Family Outing (the outing was fun...the
    food??..no comment :-), I noticed it looked recently restored and
    was really colorful...did anybody else check it out???
    
    Lynne

    Nancy- I am sure you will like the Lenox Carousel horse. My daughter
    gave me one for Christmas. yes- it is quite beautiful. It makes
    me want to start a collection.
    Pat
    

    Does anyone remember the carrousel at White City Park in Shrewsbury?
    White City Park was dismantled to build a shopping center around
    1962.  My mom told me it was a beauty...does anyone else that lives
    around Central New England remember it???
    
    Lynne

    There is a beautiful carousel at the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne
    Vermont.  Not sure if it still works, but it is beautifully restored.
    Very colorful...  Shelburne Museum also has a 'circus collection'
    that is great.  Dozens (maybe hundreds) of carved animals - horses,
    elephants, etc... along with carriages and other props.  These are
    small (less than 1 foot tall) peices that circuses used to send
    around in advance of the show to drum up interest in the show.
    
    Joan
    

    
    Lynne-
      You're right more replies in here than in Anitque_collectible!
    Lynne and I have been having our own conference via mail, it's nice
    to know others are into Carousel Art like we are. I have been
    collecting Carousel Music boxes and figurines for 8 yrs. I had a
    circa 1900 Norton Evans Tonawanda Style horse, the Co. is one of
    the articles in the book Painted Ponies, and there is a picture
    on page 46 (I think) of the style of horse I had. I just started
    the Franklin Mint Carousel Collection and I love my first horse,
    it's the Illions Rose Horse. I also do a lot of craft projects
    involving Carousel Horses and have 4 of the larger wonder horse
    type in production. I love the Carousels in upstate NY and in Colo.
    believe it or not we have 4 working Carousels.. the one in Elitch
    Gardens is where we have our Dec. picnic soooo I get to ride all
    I can! If you get into MOMAX::ANTIQUE_COLLECTIBLE you can get the
    address for the Carousel News/trader magazine it's a monthly
    publication and a good source of information.
    
    Linda

    
    Also if you East Coasters get up to the Binghamton area there are
    several working restored Carousels made by Allen Herschell.
     One of them is in the Ross Park Zoo and my mom and my grandma used
    to ride on that, the Ross Park one still costs a penney and the
    others are free.
     When we are finished with our reproduction horses and other craft
    items I'll take pictures and send them to anyone that is interested
    also they will be for sale if anyone is interested.
      You can buy the Tobin Fraley Collection from JC Penney stores.
    Montgomery Wards sells figures and music boxes, also some of the
    Hallmark stores carry Carousel items.
      
      Linda

    Here are some antique carrousels in the New England area to check
    out.
    
    1. Whalom Park , Lunenburg by Looff
    2. Riverside Park, Agawam by Illions
    3. Canobie Lake Park, Salem NH by Dentzel
    4. Rocky Point Park, Warwick RI, by Spillman
    
    These are all classic carrousel and are real beautiful, check them
    out when in these areas