Christopher W. Swift Antiques & Interiors
St.James, NY
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Late 1800s Folk Art Toy of Riesenrad Ferris Wheel in Vienna. The Wiener Riesenrad opened in 1897. Was also made … Read more Late 1800s Folk Art Toy of Riesenrad Ferris Wheel in Vienna. The Wiener Riesenrad opened in 1897. Was also made famous in the movie "The Third Man" featuring Orson Welles in the famous fight on the Riesenrad. Toy is made of steel wheels and tin plate gondolas with original lithograph windows. Measuring 22" in Diameter x 8" Deep, Gondolas measure 5.5"Wide x 2" Deep x 3.5"High. This is a rare find and would make an amazing statement piece. See less
- Dimensions
- 22ʺW × 8ʺD × 22ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Steel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- In original untouched condition, does show signs of age and patina. In original untouched condition, does show signs of age and patina. less
Christopher W. Swift Antiques & Interiors
St.James, NY