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1910-20 SUPER Signed Heywood Wakefield Wicker Carriage Upholstered Com - $750 (Homer NY)
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The previous owners actually used this family heirloom when their children were babies and it is functional. When not out for a head-turning stroll, the carriage served as a bassinet-on-wheels for a napping newborn. Afterwards it was used to display antique teddy bears in the family's home for a few years before being carefully wrapped and stored in a finished attic. Personally, we do not know if this item meets with current safety standards and we DO NOT recommend using except for display purposes. It would be a lovely way to display antique dolls or a similar collection and a fantastic piece for a shop that sells dolls, baby items, or antique linens, etc.
The wicker part of the carriage measures about 41 inches high overall, 22 inches wide, and 36 inches long. (It is 48 inches long including the frame and handle.) The mattress is 23 inches long, 13.5 inches wide, and 3 inches thick. The beautifully turned wood handle is 19.5" long and the handle is about 34.5 inches off the ground. The back can be raised for a seat or lowered flat. The bonnet is also adjustable as you can see in the photos. When you lift out the mattress there is a hidden compartment in the bottom of the carriage. Perfect for storing extra essentials if you don't want to carry a diaper bag. The original brass label is on the carriage bed below the opening of the compartment and reads "Heywood Wakefield Trade Mark"
The wheels have plenty of rubber on them and ride smoothly. One of the two brake levers has broken off (see above photo) and can be re-soldered but the brakes function fine with one lever and it is not noticeable aesthetically or mechanically. The body and framework are sturdy and sound. The color is a creamy white.
It is NOT lead paint. The buggy was professionally re-finished and re-upholstered in the 1980s.