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Dentzel Carousel The Dentzel carousel shop was started in Philadelphia by a German immigrant named Gustav Dentzel in the 1860′s. His son William Dentzel continued the company until 1928, when it was sold to the Philadelphia Toboggan Company. It employed many fine carvers including the Muller brothers and was known for its realistic carving style. The Armitage-Herschell Company The Armitage-Herschell Company manufactured carousel animals in North Tonowanda, New York in the late 19th century. They were known for their simply carved animals, but more importantly, for their portable carousels that were the mainstay of traveling carnivals. Their factory still stands and is a museum dedicated to the carousel. See Manns et al, Painted Ponies. Information courtesy of Cowan’s Auctions Inc. Daniel Muller – Carousel Carver Daniel Muller came to America from Germany in 1881. He was inspired by Civil War Statuary for his carousel carvings. He used authentic military equipment to decorate his carousel horses. In 1903 Daniel began the D. C. Muller & Bro. Co. The company closed in 1917 when materials became difficult to acquire due to the war with Germany. He later worked for the Dentzel Carousel Co., which was bought [...] Click here to continue reading. E. Joy Morris was one of Philadelphia’s smaller carousel builders. He created less than two dozen carousels during his career from 1896 to 1903. He sold his carousel business to the Philadelphia Tobbogan Company in 1903. He passed away in 1929. Playful saddle decorations were popular with Morris. Marcus Illions-Carousel Carver Marcus Illions was a Russian immigrant who became famous as Coney Island’s master carousel artist. His horses are known for their flamboyant, highly animated poses, and unique gold-leaf manes. Herschell-Spillman Company from North Tonawanda, New York. It was best known for their portable carousels. Horses from these machines were larger and more elaborate. Spillman Engineering Company of North Tonawanda, New York, produced portable carousels for carnivals and country fairs. |
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