c.1939 Manoil, Stretcher Carriers with Stretcher and Wounded Soldier (Lying)
Includes four original Manoil items; they make up a complete set of WWI bearers carrying a wounded soldier. The soldiers are cast metal and hand painted. Stretcher is made of canvas, wood, and metal rods. No.32 Stretcher Carrier #1 – version with medical kit & unnumbered on the back. Size: 3â…›â€. Condition: Excellent with approximately 85% original paint remaining. No touch-up, cracks, or chips. No.32 Stretcher Carrier #2 – description same as above. Condition: Excellent with approximately 87% original paint remaining. No touch-up, cracks, or chips. No. 30 Wounded Soldier Lying – versions with number on back. Size: 3â…›â€. Condition: VG+. Approx. 93% original paint remaining. Poorly cast with hollow spacing in left shoulder, left hip, and soles of both feet. Stretcher – original white canvas stretched between two white painted wooden rods and set on metal legs with clips. Size: 5â€. Condition Excellent+ without any tear or wear on canvas or rods. Soiling, darkening from age, and tiny nick in one corner of the canvas (very minor). Clips and metal legs are in place. Wooden rods darkened slightly, but still look great. Tough piece to find this nice. Sold: Nov. 2012
Price Sold: $ 60
