Found toy stroller

[ole miss rebel]

I found this in grandparents attic between the rafters. House was built in 1840’s Grenada Mississippi. Previous owner was a banker & travelled across the Atlantic several times so I don’t know if this is from USA or England somewhere? It’s non-magnetic except for the front axle. Any ideas where it was made or age? Thanks, Robert.

 

[Red-Coat]

I only just saw your post.

Interesting piece but this is American, no older than mid-20th Century, and it’s not a toy.

It’s without doubt the work of the master craftsman Jim Ison. He produced meticulous 1/12th scale replicas of items from museums and other collections for serious collectors of doll’s houses and associated items. Your piece will probably be pewter, but may be ‘bronzed’ or plated.

I don’t know exactly when the stroller was first produced but Jim was born in 1926 and died in 2017. His pieces weren’t cheap at the time and are highly collected today.

There’s one listed at the link below which dates from 1979:

https://dunndeals.myshopify.com/products/dollhouse-miniatures-jim-ison-vintage-pewter-baby-stroller

 

[Red-Coat]

PS: I think the front axle has been replaced in non-pewter, following a breakage.