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Posted 5 months ago
bushrat
(35 items)
68" long, in heavily crackled but truly wonderful original paint typical of early 1920's style. Exceedingly rare, one of only 60 made by Kennebec for display advertising purposes between 1916-26. Such models were often given by manufacturers to large retail outlets to be hung or mounted as display pieces; occasionally they were sold to private customers. This one turned up recently in a small country auction near the Catskills, NY state. Thanks to the very nice folks who allowed me to bring it home. The first photo shows the model "as found"; the second, third and fourth show it after some light cleaning and professional preservation/restoration.
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Thanks to all who have loved and appreciated this old gal; she's a truly wonderful example from the 'roaring 20's'.