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ART OF THE ANTIQUE
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A 19th Century bow bottomed painted German Noah's Ark with pitched roof, sliding side and the dove on the roof.
Made in Germany and shipped by wholesalers around the world to Victorian families with their strict adherence to the Sabbath, where in "most" houses these would only be allowed to be played with on Sunday.
In played with but nice condition the door slides out at one side so that you can safely store all your animals away from the flood.
Talking of animals there are :
72 animals which can stand of their own accord
5 with half legs
15 birds without legs
19 animals have been given metal peg legs to make sure they can stand.
Making 111 animals in all.
Plus;
4 human figures, Noah & Naamah and 2 of their children.
Making a total of 115 figures in all.
Height of Ark: 31cm
Length of Ark: 52cm
Width of Ark: 14.5cm
- Period:
- Sold
- Location: Warwickshire
