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Vintage 1970s Handcrafted Wood Christmas Sleigh Folk Art Thomas Hammond 14".
Description:
One-of-a-kind vintage Christmas sleigh handcrafted by Kentucky woodcarver and furniture maker Thomas Hammond, my grandfather.
Believed to date to the 1960s or 1970s, this beautiful sleigh features a dark wooden body, curved runners, hammered copper-colored metal detailing, and a rich red fabric interior.
The sleigh is filled with charming miniature vintage toys and figures, including a rocking horse, teddy bear, toy wagon, train, checkerboard, and other small accessories.
Documented Craftsman History
Thomas Hammond of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, was an accomplished woodcarver and furniture maker whose craftsmanship was featured in multiple newspaper articles.
His handmade Christmas decorations were featured in the Kentucky New Era on December 16, 1987. His woodworking and miniature creations were also featured in later newspaper articles, including a November 28, 1998 feature.
Copies of these articles documenting the craftsman's work can be 14 inches
Height: 9.5 inches
Condition: Vintage condition with wear consistent with age. Please examine all photographs.
A unique piece of American handmade Christmas folk art, with a personal family history and documented craftsman provenance.
Includes the sleigh and miniature accessories pictured.
