Rare 1907 Signed English Folk Art Caravan Model by R.d. Roberts

Discover a true antique gem for the discerning collector. This superb, ultra rare early 20th century folk art scale model of a traditional Gypsy traveller’s caravan is over one hundred years old.

Beautifully hand constructed and finely detailed, this museum-quality model represents a masterful piece of English social history.The caravan features exceptional craftsmanship, including genuine glass windows, a functional hinged half-door, intricately spoked wheels with heavy wrought iron rims, and a complex front turning mechanism.

The paintwork remains 100% original, boasting high standard, hand painted pin-line decoration over a rich maroon and mustard base. Ornate, hand-painted floral panels adorn the front, back, and sides, developing a magnificent aged patina over the last century.

Crucially, this fine model is fully signed and documented by its maker on the underside of the horses’ shafts: “Built by RD Roberts, 1907, 35 Grange Road, West Birkenhead.

Condition Report: Very good antique condition. The original paintwork shows a beautifully aged surface. Due to natural ageing, the wheels have gone slightly out of true in places but remain fully functional and rotate smoothly.

Specifications:Origin: EnglishMaker: R.D. Roberts (West Birkenhead)Date of Manufacture: 1907

Dimensions: Height 52cm x Width 90cm (including shafts) x Depth 30cm

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

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