Broad Billed Jumper Carousel  The Broad Billed Jumper is the largest horse in our collection It is a scaled down replica of an actual carousel horse carved by The Philadelphia Toboggan Company in 1927 During the period when carousel horses where hand-carved this manufacturer was regarded by many to be the creator of the highest quality and most elaborate animals For this reason the original PTC carousel horses-as they are called- are highly sought after by collectors and command at auction as much as 50000 for each original masterwork The BBJ is adorned with extravagant trappings The blanket on the romance side has flowers carved into it A hummingbird on the saddle appears to hover over daisies among a bed of greenery with swirling vines that trail down the neck and legs of the horse Body Size: 41 L x 32 High Brass Pole 60 Available from: ABaby.com for: 449.00 USD
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