Author Topic: LARGE VINTAGE WOOD CONESTOGA COVERED WAGON 14"  (Read 1271 times)

alisa1965

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LARGE VINTAGE WOOD CONESTOGA COVERED WAGON 14"
« on: August 06, 2011, 03:14:16 pm »
Any idea how old this is and what the history is behind this? My mom passed and I acquired it. It is in great condition.

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Re: LARGE VINTAGE WOOD CONESTOGA COVERED WAGON 14"
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2011, 06:01:50 pm »
That is really cute.  Conestoga wagons were originally made where I live, in Lancaster County, PA, but I've never seen a small replica like that.  Very interesting.   :)

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Re: LARGE VINTAGE WOOD CONESTOGA COVERED WAGON 14"
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2011, 06:49:00 pm »
Very nice little replica but unless marked in some way it would be difficult to say how old it is !!  Have you checked for a makers mark or label ?? Could be Amish made !!

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Re: LARGE VINTAGE WOOD CONESTOGA COVERED WAGON 14"
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2011, 08:10:53 am »
I remeasured the wagon. From end to end, including the yolk is 21" long. It is approx 10" high. No markings, almost looks handmade. I might check with our Amish community, tho, and see what they say. Thanks.