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Philadelphia Toboggan Company
Arrow
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Arrow is an older PJ horse of the PTC style. Trappings are red, gold, silver and gray with a quiver of arrows on his side.
His name, Arrow, is stamped on the bottom of the 9" by 4" wooden base.
Signed by M. Phelps
Arrow - Special Edition
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Height: 16"
Width: 12½
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This horse is Arrow.
This item is a PJ's Special Edition.
It stands 16 inches high and is crowned with an ornate 12½ inch carousel rounding board.
This piece is signed by the master carver, M. J. Phelps.
Bob
Copyright: ©1989
Item #325
Limit: 1000
Height: 12"
Width: 9"
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Bob is a Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC) Style
The plate on the front reads:
PJ's Carousel Collection
This Original P.T.C. Stander Operates at
Six Flags Over Georgia - Atlanta, GA
Made in Newbern, Virginia - 90-0001
The backside is carved with “PJs” and “Michelle Phelps 1989.”
The Philadelphia Toboggan Company employed many of the great carvers over the years. Their style sometimes seems to have a little bit of everyone.
This carousel is # 17 circa 1908.
There is another "Bob" listed under Gustav Dentzel.
Camel
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Height: 12"
Width: 10"
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From the Newbern, Virginia factory of PJs Carousel Collections, this is the P.T.C. Style Camel. It is signed by the artist, J.L. Lee. It stands 12" tall to top of brass ring and 10" wide.
Canada I
Copyright: ©2001
Item #1010
Limit: 1000
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This 2001 Philadelphia Toboggan Company carousel horse operates at Paramount Canada Wonderland. This PTC carousel is #84, circa 1928. PTC's carousel horses started out simple, but evolved into some of the most extravagantly designed horses ever.
This horse was sculpted by Ann Reynolds.
Carowinds
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This 1923 Philadelphia Toboggan Company carousel horse operates at Paramount's Carowinds in Charlotte, NC. This PTC carousel is #67.
The plaque reads:
PJ’S CAROUSEL COLLECTION
This Original PTC Jumper Operates at
PARAMOUNT’S CAROWINDS – NC/SC
MADE IN NEWBERN VIRGINIA   94–0001
Chains
Copyright: ©1988
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The plaque on the wooden base reads:
PJ's Carousel Collection
P.T.C. Style
Made in Newbern, Va
Signed by Michelle Phelps
The horse measures 8 inches by 8 inches.
Coco
Copyright: ©1989
Edition: Limited
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Item Number: 324
Height: 13"
Width: 11"
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The plaque on the wooden base reads;
PJ's Carousel Collection
This original PTC Stander Operates at
Hersheypark - Hershey, PA
Made in Newbern, Virginia 92-0001”
PJ's ©1989 is etched into the neck and Michelle Phelps below it. TPM is handwritten between the back legs.

The This magnificent first reproduction horse was created by John Zalar for Hersheypark, Hershey, PA.
Coco a stander, has marvelous trappings as well as an eagle holding a gold star. This is PTC's No. 47 Carousel.
Commander
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Edition: Numbered
Limit: 2500
Height: 11"
Width: 8"
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The name "Commander" is stamped on the bottom of the wooden base.
The brass plaque on the wooden base reads:
PJ's Carousel Collection
P.T.C. Style
0001 of 2500
Made in Newbern, Va.
The horse measures 7½ inches tall by 8 inches wide.
It measures 12 inches to the top of the post.
Created by Michelle Phelps.
Flower
Copyright: ©1996
Edition: Numbered
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Height: 13¼"
Width: 11"
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Plaque says:
PJ's CAROUSEL COLLECTION
This PTC Jumper “FLOWER” Carousel Operates Near
ORLANDO FLORIDA
Made in Newbern, Virginia 96-0001
Base is 11 x 4½ inches
Height: 13¼ inches
Length - back hoof to nose: 11 inches
Gurnee, IL
Copyright: ©1990
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Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL.
The Plaque reads:
PJ's CAROUSEL COLLECTION
This Original P.T.C. Stander operates at
SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA - GURNEE, IL
MADE IN NEWBERN, VIRGINIA 90-0001
Signed by Michelle Phelps and dated 1990
Hersheypark I
Copyright: ©1989
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This PTC carousel #47 operates at Hersheypark, PA.
This horse has a PJs copyright symbol and dated 1989.
It is signed by Michelle Phelps on the neck on the backside of the horse.
The statue stands 13½ inches tall to top of pole. The horse is about 8½ inches tall and 10½ inches wide.
Hersheypark II
Item #376
Limit: 1000
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This PTC carousel # 47 operates at Hersheypark, PA.
This second white stander with its head aloft is high stepping. Much of the expressive style in the face and strength of the horse was developed when Zalar carved for Charles Looff, who supplied carousel horses to PTC.
The plaque reads:
“HERSHEYPARK II”
This Second P.T.C. Stander Operates at
HERSHEYPARK – HERSHEY, PA
PJ’s Carousel Collection, Newbern, VA   03 - 001
Hersheypark III
Item #388
Limit: 1000
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This PTC carousel #47 operates at Hersheypark, Hershey, PA. This third brown stander is stern but sophisticated. Much of the expressive styles in the face and strength of the horse was developed when Zalar carved for Charles Looff.
The plaque reads:
“HERSHEYPARK III”
This Third P.T.C. Stander Operates at
HERSHEYPARK – HERSHEY, PA
PJ’s Carousel Collection, Newbern, VA   03 - 001
Hersheypark Chariot
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Height: 5½"
Width: 7"
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This PTC carousel #47 operates at Hersheypark, Hershey, PA.
The plaque reads:
PJ’s CAROUSEL COLLECTION
This Original P.T.C. Chariot Operates at
HERSHEYPARK – HERSHEY, PA
for PJ’s COLLECTORS CLUB MEMBER No. 0001
Idlewild I
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Height: 13½"
Width: 9"
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This horse measures 10" tall (13½" with poll) and 9" long.
Wearing a brown saddle with white ruffled ribbons, gold tasseled saddle tails and a pink blanket with purple trim and matching chest and rump bands, as well as a pink and gold bridle. Horse is shoed and hooves are black in sharp contrast to white horse. On the base there is a plaque which reads:
PJ's Carousel Collection
This original P.T.C. stander operates at
Idlewild Park - Ligonier, PA
Made in Newbern Virginia 92-00
Idlewild II
Item #1043
Limit: 1000
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This second horse is a PTC Style and operates at Idlewild Park in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Toboggan Company employed many of the great carvers over the years. Their style sometimes seems to have a little bit of everyone.
Idora I - Lead Stander
Copyright: ©1995
Item 1077
Limit: 1000
Height: 13"
Width: 11"
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PJ's Carousel Collection
This Original PTC Lead Horse Operated at
Idora Park - Youngstown, OH
Limited Edition 1000
The Idora Park Carousel operated in Youngstown, OH. The Carousel was made by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, PTC # 61, 1922. The carousel had three rows and 48 horses and 2 chariots. The white lead horse is decorated in bright rich colors. The Idora Carousel was sold in 1984 for $385,000.
Idora II - Second Edition PTC Stander
Item 1078
Limit: 1000
Height: 13"
Width: 11"
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PJ's CAROUSEL COLLECTION
This second edition PTC Stander operated at
IDORA PARK – YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Limited edition of 1000
This black stander is the second horse in PJ's series.
Idora III - Third Edition PTC Stander
Item 1079
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PJ's CAROUSEL COLLECTION
This third edition PTC Stander operated at
IDORA PARK – YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Limited edition of 1000
Idora IV - Fourth Edition PTC Armored Stander
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PJ's CAROUSEL COLLECTION
This Fourth edition PTC Stander operated at
IDORA PARK – YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Limited edition of 1000
The fourth horse in the PJ's series is a black armored horse.
Irish
Copyright: © 1996
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Height: 13"
Width: 11"
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PJ's CAROUSEL COLLECTION
This PTC Jumper “IRISH” operates near
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
MADE IN NEWBERN VIRGINIA     96-0001
Rear back of horse marked PJ's 96
Jingles
Copyright: ©1996
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Height: 13"
Width: 11"
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P.J.'s CAROUSEL COLLECTION
This PTC Jumper “JINGLES” Operated Near
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
MADE IN NEWBERN, VIRGINIA   96-0001
Back hip bears the ©96 PJ's
Kings Dominion I
     Carousel Park Collection
Copyright: ©1990
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Height: 13½"
Width: 11"
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The plaque reads:
PJ's Carousel Collection
This Original PTC Stander Operates at
Kings Dominion - Doswell, VA
Made in Newbern Virginia 90-0001
The horse is signed on one side “PJs ©90” and “Michelle Phelps”
Kings Dominion II
     Carousel Park Collection
Copyright: ©1992
Item: 363
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Height: 13"
Width: 11"
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This graceful jumper is on the PTC # 44 Carousel at Paramount's Kings Dominion, located at Doswell, Virginia. This carousel was built in 1917 and still operates today. Decorated with colorful flowers and ribbons, this horse leaps forever forward.
This is a vintage 1992 PJ's Carousel Collection horse from Kings Dominion.
It measures 13" to the top of the brass pole and 11" across the wooden base.
The plaque reads:
PJ's Carousel Collection
This Original PTC Jumper Operates at
Kings Dominion - Doswell, VA
Made in Newbern Virginia 92-0001
The horse is signed on one side “PJs ©” and “Michelle Phelps 1992”
Kings Dominion III
     Carousel Park Collection
Item: 372
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Height: 13"
Width: 11"
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This stargazer operates on the PTC # 44 at Paramount's Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA. This carousel was built in 1917 and still operates today. This gray horse supports a burning torch on each side of the saddle, red bowties to accompany. A green and white striped blanket pulls it all together.
The plaque reads:
PJ's Carousel Collection
This Third PTC Stander Operates at
Kings Dominion  -  Doswell, VA
Made in Newbern, Virginia     93-0001
The horse is signed on the back side “PJs©” and “Michelle Phelps.”
Kings Dominion IV
     Carousel Park Collection
Item: 373
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This bay horse operates on the PTC # 44 Carousel at Paramount's Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA. This carousel was built in 1917 and still operates today. This horse is armed with arrows, all it needs is a rider. The bright red and blue blanket adorns the horse's charm.
Kings Island I
Copyright: ©1990
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Height: 13"
Width: 11"
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This P.T.C. Kings Island II is dapple grey stander.
The plaque on the front of the wooden base reads:
PJ'S CAROUSEL COLLECTION
This Original P.T.C. Stander Operates at
PARAMOUNT'S KINGS ISLAND ™ -OH
MADE IN NEWBERN, VIRGINIA 90-001
The horse's head is engraved with:
PJs©90
The saddle blanket is engraved with:
Michelle Phelps
The horse measures approximately 8½ inches tall by 10½ inches wide.
Kings Island II
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This P.T.C. Stander Kings Island II operates at Paramount's Kings Island Theme Park in Kings Island, OH.
Kings Island III
Item #380
Limit: 1000
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This P.T.C. Stander Kings Island III operates at Paramount's Kings Island Theme Park in Kings Island, OH.
Kit Carson I
Copyright: ©1990
Item #340
Edition: Numbered
Limit: 1000
Height: 13"
Width: 11"
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This magnificent lead horse on PTC # 6, in Burlington, Colorado has a suit of German armor over an intricate chain-mail blanket. Attached head guard with spike is a threatening sight.
PTC# 6, was originally commissioned to Elitch Gardens in Denver, CO. Kit Carson County Commissioners purchased the carousel in 1928 for $1250.
The Plaque says:
PJ's Carousel Collection
This original P.T.C. Stander Operates at
Kit Carson Fairgrounds - Burlington, CO
Made in Newbern, Virginia, 91-0001
The horse is marked PJ's ©90 on the backside of the neck. Michelle Phelps is etched below it.
The overall figurine stands 13 inches tall. It is on an 11 inche wide walnut base.
Kit Carson II PTC Stander
1992
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Plaque reads:
PJ's Carousel Collection
This Second PTC Stander Operates at
Kit Carson Fairgrounds - Burlington, CO
Made in Newbern, Virginia 92-0001.
This horse has a real horse hair tail. Measures 13" tall to the top of pole.
Kit Carson III PTC Stander
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Height: 13"
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The plaque on the wooden base reads:
PJ's Carousel Collection
This Third PTC Stander Operates at
Kit Carson Fairgrounds - Burlington, CO
Made in Newbern, Virginia 92-0001.
This horse has a real horse hair tail. Measures 13 inches tall to the top of pole.
Kit Carson Black and White
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Item Number: 1005
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This magnificent Black and White Paint operates today on the PTC # 6, in Burlington, Colorado.
This horse has many of Daniel Muller's touches. This well proportioned horse with slender legs has the classic pose of a Muller creation.
Kit Carson Deer
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This Deer operates on PTC #6 in Burlington, Colorado.
Simple in design with a magnificent rack!
The plaque reads in part:
“PTC #6 Carousel Collection”
This Deer is on the
Kit Carson County Carousel, Burlington, CO
The Kit Carson Commissioners purchased the carousel in 1928 for $1250.
Kit Carson Giraffe
Item #384
Limit: 1000
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This Giraffe operates on PTC #6 in Burlington, Colorado. Simple in design with a serpent coiled about it's neck is striking! The Kit Carson Commissioners purchased the carousel in 1928 for $1250.
Kit Carson Lion
Item #387
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Kit Carson Lion
Kit Carson Carousel
Philadelphia Toboggan Company
Item #387
Kit Carson XII Zebra
 
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Kit Carson XII Zebra
Kit Carson Carousel
Philadelphia Toboggan Company
Mermaid
Item #231
Limit: 1000
Height: 12¼"
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This figurine features a mermaid on the horse's side. The horse is white with a 3 tone mane and tail. They go from white,seafoam to dark green. The mermaid has blonde hair and is grasping a gold garland. The harness has shell details.
The sticker reads P.J.'s Carousel Collection, Replica of Early 1900's P.T.C. Style.
The wood base measures 9" x 4". The pole and base are 12¼" high. The figurine is 8¾" and 9" long.
Old Blue
Copyright: ©1984
Edition: Numbered
Limit: 1000
Height: 13½"
Width: 11"
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The horse is a glossy royal blue with gold hoofs, gray mane and tail, and red, yellow, green, pink, and white roses. The saddle and breast collar are red, gold and silver. The blanket is blue, gold, gray, black and white, with red and yellow rhinestones.
The horse is signed in the neck “PJ's ©1984” and “Michelle Phelps”.
Also under the horse between the back legs there are initial's JB.
The underside of the base is stamped with “Old Blue.”
The plaque reads:
PJ’s CAROUSEL COLLECTION
This Original P.T.C. Jumper Operates at
SIX FLAGS OVER MID-AMERICA, EUREKA, MO
MADE IN NEWBERN, VIRGINIA       90 – 0000
This blue PTC jumper operates on PTC # 35 in Eureka, Missouri.
This carousel was commissioned in 1915.
The figurine measures 13½ inches from the bottom of the base to the top of the pole and 11 inches in the width.
Palace Playland
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Item: 343
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Height: 13"
Width: 11"
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The plaque on the wooden base reads as follows:
PJ's CAROUSEL COLLECTION
This Original P.T.C. Stander Operates at
PALACE PLAYLAND-OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME
Made In Newbern, Virginia 95-0001
Horse size (Tail to Nose) 10 inches wide
Horse size (Feet to Top of gold pole) 13 inches
Wood base Size: 11 inches
Palace Playland operated at Old Orchard Beach in Maine. The magnificent armored stander was the lead horse at Palace Playland. The Carousel, PTC # 19, operated at Old Orchard Beach from 1969 to 1996.
Roman
Copyright: ©1990
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The Original PTC Stander operates at Six Flags-Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA.
Sash
Copyright: ©1990
Item #142
Limit: 1000
Height: 12"
Width: 8"
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Many of the famous carvers of the time supplied Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC) with horses, for $25 to $35 per horse. A sash type saddle blanket decorates this gray horse. Many of the features match those of Charles Carmel. Carmel used imaginative decorations, in addition to being able to capture the essence of an animal in the expression; proportions and flow of the mane, circa 1915.
Signed by M.G. Phelps
Measures approximately 12 inches tall by 8 inches wide.
Seabreeze Amusement Park
Copyright: ©1993
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Width: 11"
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From PJ's Carousel Park Collection, this stander rode on PTC #36 in the Seabreeze Amusement Park in Rochester, NY.
The carousel was destroyed by fire in 1994 but rebuilt and in operation today. Very few of the horses are still ‘alive’ and I don't believe this horse still exists.
The plaque on the front of the wooden base reads:
PJ’S CAROUSEL COLLECTION
This Original PTC Stander Operates at
SEABREEZE PARK · ROCHESTER, NY
Made in Newbern, Virginia 93-0001
Silver - 25th Anniversary - PTC
Introduced: 1985
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Limit: 500
Height: 15"
Width: 16"
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This outstanding piece is from the PJs Carousel Collection of Newbern, Virginia. The horse is “Silver” and is the 25th Anniversary Special and is so noted by a silver-colored plaque on the wooden base which reads "SILVER - P.T.C. 25th Anniversary Special, P.J.'s Carousel Collection." This horse is signed by M.G. Phelps and dated 1985. It is mounted on a walnut base. This piece is a substantial 15" tall and 16" wide. Beautifully detailed and moulded from gemwood.
Sphinx - Black
Item #232
Limit: 1000
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Philadelphia Toboggan Company carousel horses started out simple, but evolved into some of the most extravagantly designed horses ever. This horse last operated at Marriott Great America, Santa Clara, CA. With the two Sphinxes on the saddle blanket this horse illustrates the exquisite design of PTC.
Sphinx - White
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Width: 10"
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Label on base reads:
P.J.'s Carousel Collection
Replica of Early 1900's PTC Style
Made in Newbern VA
Signed by M.G.Phelps
Tassels
Item #169
Limit: 1000
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PTC's carousel horses started out simple, but evolved into some of the most extravagantly designed horses ever. Many of the famous carvers of the time supplied PTC with horses. Tassel's was carved in 1902.
Torch
Copyright: ©1990
Item: 337
Height: 13"
Width: 11"
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Torch is the lead horse on PTC #44 Carousel at Paramount's Kings Dominion, located in Doswell, Virginia.
This carousel was built in 1917 and still operates today.
Torch is a magnificant animal carrying a torch to light the way. A true leader with a Lion shield and a pouch of arrows.
Signed by Michelle Phelps
Signed PJ's ©90
Plaque reads:
PJ's Carousel Collection
This Original PTC Stander Operates at
Kings Dominion - Doswell, Va
Made in Newbern, Virginia     90-0001
The bottom of the wooden base is stamped “TORCH.”
Dominion Jumper
Introduced: ca 1991
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Height: 13"
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This one is one of the larger ones and is from a series that was done of horses that were actually on working carousels. This brown beauty is from the carousel at Paramount's King's Dominion in Virginia and is a PTC jumper. Dark brown in color, he sports white trappings trimmed in two tone blue, gold, and brick red. A quiver of arrows adorns the back of the saddles. Michelle Phelps was the signature artist.
Figure measures 13 inches tall from base to top of pole.
Wonderland Pier
     PTC Stander
Introduced: 1993
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Plaque reads:
PJ's Carousel Collection
This Original P.T.C. Stander Jumper Operates at
Wonderland Pier, Ocean City, NJ
Made in Newbern, Virginia
Signed by Michelle Phelps
Zebra
Copyright: ©1984
Height: 12"
Width: 10"
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This P.T.C. Style is called “Zebra,» which is stamped under the base.
It is 12" tall, and 10" long.
The Zebra colors are black and white on the body. The saddle, breast collar and bridle are slate blue, red, and trimmed in gold. Also as a red rose with black and gold leafs.
It is signed ©PJENT 84, and J.L. Lee.
Plaque reads:
PJ's Carousel Collection
P.T.C. Style
Made in Newbern, VA
Town Square Park
Copyright: ©1992
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Limit: 1000
Height: 13"
Width: 11"
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This is a PJ's Carousel Collection horse which is replicated by Michelle Phelps from 1992.
The Plaque reads:
PJ's Carousel Collection
This Original P.T.C. Stander operates at
Town Square Park, St Paul, MN
Made in Newbern, Virginia 92-0001
Unknown
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Height: 12½"
Width: 8¾"
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The plaque is reported to say:
P.J.'s Carousel Collection
Replica of Early 1900's P.T.C. Style
Made in Newbern, VA
This piece is 12½ inches tall overall and the horse is 8¾ inches in the width.