Henry Reed (1810-1901) Reed & Barton

Horse and Sulky with Rider

Taunton, Massachusetts, ca. 1875.

Unsigned

Silver-plated, gilt metal, mounted on a stepped wooden plinth

Condition: Fine condition, some patination

This rare model of a Horse & Sulky with a Rider is most likely the work of Reed & Barton, as supported by the provenance and illustration. The piece exhibits a superb quality of craftsmanship. The Horse & Sulky form was also a popular model used in American weathervane manufacturing.