Life is a carousel by ankers70

Life is a carousel

Horses from the restored carousel on Geelong foreshore. 24 of the original 36 horses, believed to be rare hand carved examples by the American Charles Dare, have been restored.

Each horse took 300 hours to restore including the scraping back of 40 layers of paint as well as dismantling, repairing and reassembling the horses that were in a very dilapidated and westhered condition.

Posting early as leaving early for a short trip away.

More information: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/carousel/article/item/8d230561d7d943b.aspx

Such workmanship
November 10th, 2024  
Beautiful restoration
November 10th, 2024  
They are so beautiful now
November 10th, 2024  
Fabulous
November 10th, 2024  
I have seen this carousel it is gorgeous isn't it. My youngest daughter used to live at Bannockburn near Geelong. Thanks for the link, so interesting.
November 10th, 2024  
fabulous - thanks for the story :)
November 10th, 2024  
It certainly is, Beautifully captured
November 10th, 2024  
Beautiful
November 10th, 2024  
They have been beautifully restored. Enjoy your trip.
November 10th, 2024  
Beautiful
November 10th, 2024  
Such a gorgeous carousel captured with wonderful clarity. Thanks for the interesting ink.
November 10th, 2024  
They are fabulous!
November 10th, 2024  
Such amazing craftmanship & a beautiful carousel
November 11th, 2024  
Well done to those who took part in this restoration process. As good as new, could be even better. Now you must try them.
November 11th, 2024  
That was a labor of love! Nice shot.
November 11th, 2024  
Great work
November 12th, 2024  
Many thanks, Ann.
@olivetreeann
November 12th, 2024  
Thankyou.
@boxplayer
November 12th, 2024  
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