A LARGE LATE VICTORIAN HORSE HAIR HIDE COVERED TOY PULL HORSE, LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the creme colored horse with a red leather saddle and polychrome red painted nose with carved wooden teeth, stands with one hoof up and mounted to a wooden base with wheels. Height: 37" Width: 33" Depth: 12 1/4" Provenance: Estate of former Texas Governor, the late John Connally, Houston, Texas.

Original nail constructed seams now lacking nails, some lifting of the hide at the neck, areas of wear to the hair with some possible staining intermittently throughout, the saddle noted with some wear, oxidation to the metal pieces is observed, one ear lacking, the other replaced, and a crack to the hide at the bend of the leg, otherwise in very good condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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