George W. Brown & Co. Antique Tin Hand Painted Horse on Reclaimed Wood Plinth Decorator Piece *SOLD*

George W. Brown & Co. Antique Tin Hand Painted Horse on Reclaimed Wood Plinth Decorator Piece 

We have for you a neat decorator piece that consists of an antique tin hand painted horse manufactured by George W. Brown & Co. of Forestville, Connecticut paired with a reclaimed wooden plinth.  

For its age this piece is in great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 3 ¾” L x 2 ½” W. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition. 

A brief history of George W. Brown & Co. of Forestville, Connecticut:
1856 – 1880
Merged with J. & E. Stevens in 1868
Founder: George W. Brown and Chauncey Goodrich
First manufacturer to produce toys with clock-work mechanisms.
Beginning perhaps as early as 1850. Known for classic boats, vehicles, animal platforms toys, dancing figures, and hoop bell toy, fashioned in painted tin.