Antique Crandall's District School Set (Without Bases, But Fabulous) catherineholm lotus bowl private and corporate commissions -

private and corporate commissions  - from carving gargoyles for the facade of the Jewish Museum in New York City to twenty-four 4’x4’ panels for the Huffington Library in Culver

Very good condition and all of the seams seem to be holding tight

5 3/4" tall x 13" across at handles

It's super satisfying to use

Whether one lives by the sea or in the middle of the country

Antique Crandall's District School Set (Without Bases, But Fabulous) catherineholm lotus bowl private and corporate commissions -I first saw a set of these a year of so ago at New Hampshire Antiques Week and have had an eye out ever since. The set, titled "District School" was created by Charles M. Crandall, a 19th century toy maker and inventor who worked in Pennsylvania and New York. Originally housed in a wooden box with paper label, the complete set included slatted bases that functioned as stands for the figures, both standing and seated. Those are missing from this one,