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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Feb 19, 2014Personally I would restore this stroller. You can always purchase wheels and items that can be made into other objects. This is a real gem and may be worth much more if properly restored. It would be a shame to take such a great piece apart.Helpful Reply
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Dolores on Feb 19, 2014I too would restore it, would love to have it. Would put a miniature horse to it and go for rides around the farm. Please don't take it apart.Helpful Reply
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Victoria Larsen Stencils on Feb 19, 2014I would take all the foofie stuff off and literally make a garden planter out of it. Wouldn't that be adorable right by the front door?Helpful Reply
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Kimm at Reinvented and RoadKill Rescue on Feb 20, 2014The wheels would be beautiful in a foyer table similar to my bicycle wheel table.Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Feb 20, 2014I too would re-purpose it! I would just clean it up and then redo all the fabric on it. Then just clean it up...but not too much. It would make a great blanket pillow holder for a guest room or even to use every day in the master suite. Or you could put it in the den to hold all those throws and things the kids have to have in there.Helpful Reply
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Nikki on Feb 20, 2014I think it would even be a cute end table if you took off the rails on the top and the fabric etc..I think there are a lot of neat thing you could probably do with this, I can't wait to see what you decide =)Helpful Reply
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Valerie on Feb 20, 2014I would keep it pretty much the way it is - it is way too nice to repurpose. What about getting a valuation from one of your local dealers and reselling it. Alternatively, if you have a porch, this might be a perfect addition, perhaps with the addition of a flower pot (just make sure that you have a suitable drip-tray so as to prevent any damage to the fabric). It is gorgeous just the way it is!Helpful Reply
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Korie Nordstrom on Feb 20, 2014I am a photographer and I can tell you that other photogs would pay top $ for that to use as a prop. You could recover the material into a linen or something versatile, strengthen all the parts and resell it!Helpful Reply
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Sheree Hughes-Irwin on Feb 20, 2014Took mine to Antiques Roadshow.....mine from the 1920s ....and wicker. Not worth much as doll carriage, maybe $50 and another person had an older one.....same thing. Do what you wish with it. Restore is always an option but update it to get rid of the ribbon, lol. I also have wagon wheel lamps, yes, that would be fun. Or wheel off an hung on a wall. The spokes from the back and sides would make frames form antique photos. Have fun!Helpful Reply
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Connie Smith on Feb 20, 2014I would keep it as is and make it in to a Santa sleigh. It would be beautiful with packages wrapped, with a burlap bag full of some old toys... Maybe on the front porch or if your home is large enough next to your tree.. I would NOT put it outside.. Only on a covered porch.. You take a chance of it being broken down by the in-climate weather... It is beautiful as is...Helpful Reply
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Rosemary Kelly on Feb 20, 2014I'd restore it. It's gorgeous! Any bike store will give you old rims, usually free.Helpful Reply
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Brooke on Feb 20, 2014I would not take it apart. I would get rid of the fabric and strengthen it ,make it sturdy. If you have a sheltered porch put it by the door and put pots of flowers in it and change it out as the seasons change. I wouldn't be afraid to paint it either. Antiqued of course. Please don't dismantle it.Helpful Reply
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Kacy on Feb 20, 2014@Julie Moyna , as a photographer, I would LOVE to have this as a piece to my collection of props. It really is a beauty! However, I do understand you wanting to do something else with it.Helpful Reply
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JoAnn on Feb 20, 2014I agree with Woodbridge Environmental! This a real gem there are not many of these left, I would get expert advise before cleaning it as you may ruin the value of it. If it is not something that goes with your decor I would put it in an antique store for someone to fall in love with and that will pass it on to the next generation.Helpful Reply
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Kayo Frazier on Feb 20, 2014Keep the blue silk padding for the seat...Replace the yellow & blue on the sides with old, distressed leather belts woven bet. wooden spokes & then add a few darker & lighter blue pillows.Helpful Reply
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Julie Moyna on Feb 20, 2014Thanks Kaye! I love the idea with the belts!Helpful Reply
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Chris Peterman on Feb 20, 2014That is a cool peice & I wouldn't break it up, but I'm more of a purest. I'd definitely take the ribbons off, find a woodcrafter & get the bumper replaced if u want, clean it up real good with soap & water, & replace the cushion material. Then I'd put it in my living room or bedroom & use it as a piece of furniture to sit on or .... maybe even mount a lamp on it somewhere unique. It'd make a great bedside or side table next to a chair. There is so much u can do with this without breaking it down. love it.Helpful Reply
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Dolores on Feb 21, 2014So pleased that you have decided to keep it, just tidy it up a bit, I think you are still going to have lot of fun with it. Good luck and you keep me posted.Helpful Reply
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Kacy on Mar 01, 2014Sure, I would love to fly to Santa Clarita, CA to rent that beautiful carriage. :) Enjoy no matter your decision on how to use it. I am sure you will come up with something good!Helpful Reply
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Georgia Lyman on Mar 01, 2014Since I have a doll collection, they would go in the buggyHelpful Reply
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Darlene Clonts on Mar 01, 2014Fix it up for a kitty bedHelpful Reply
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Judy Martin on Mar 02, 2014just pack it up & sent it to me !! I love old things & I will fix it up and Keep the look & make IT Look Special... I would remove the ribbon & add Better seating on it to look fuller ...but keep the old look I love this! how much?Helpful Reply
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N J Gross on Mar 02, 2014This is so beautiful and it would be a shame to break it down. If I had it, I would put it on the front porch and decorate it with plants for each season.Helpful Reply
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Patty Morgan on Mar 02, 2014Spring is in the air. It would look nice if you could put a box on top and fill it with herbs or flowers. The wear of the out doors would give a more rustic look too.Helpful Reply
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Patty Morgan on Mar 02, 2014I just read the other comments and if it is worth money don't put it in your garden. I would only do this if it was falling apart and you wanted to give it a new home. The water and sun will put wear on the wood.Helpful Reply
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Bev Knight Woodley on Jun 06, 2014That is an awesome buggy !!! I'd leave it exactly like it is & maybe set a Boston Fern in it for displayHelpful Reply
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Nancy Sportello on Jun 07, 2014I would fill with flowers and place on the lawn.Helpful Reply
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Penny Kunkel on Jun 07, 2014It could be worth $ so I wouldn't do anything to it until you did some research , It's a cool piece of history either wayHelpful Reply
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Shari Veater on Jun 07, 2014That is TRULY a great find! I would repair it and maybe take off the material and use outside for s "seasonal" decoration...pumpkins and scarecrows with bright red and orange mums in the Fall...ideas are endless!Helpful Reply
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Lora (Howard) Cotton on Jun 08, 2014I wouldn't "scrap out" any of it - EXCEPT that hideous ribbon. It's still a beautiful piece, and I believe would hold more value if you didn't break it apart.Helpful Reply
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Tegma on Jun 08, 2014I'd check with an antique dealer about it's worth before even touching it. I wish I could make a find like that. Broken or not, I think it's a collector's item! Do some research on it, please!Helpful Reply
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Diane Arnold on Jun 09, 2014Just please don't make a lamp out of one of those wheels. 😊 Have it appraised.Helpful Reply
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Terra Gazelle on Jun 11, 2014Its beautiful. Looks like something from the 1800's. Please take care of it.Helpful Reply
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Carole on Aug 04, 2014antique store for sure and get it valued.Helpful Reply
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Jean Thompson on Feb 16, 2015We have a Perambulator Museum here in Jefferson, Ohio.... check them out on line. This piece looks old maybe they could help you decide if its worth anything... and worth fixing etc.. Victorian Perambulator Museum (440) 576-9588 http://www.perambulatormuseum.comHelpful Reply
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Anna Ibarra on Feb 18, 2015It would take all material off leave it as is and make it a flower cart. Put it in the front yard. It would be adorable. I have a neighbor that has a small wagon and they flowers and plants on it.Helpful Reply
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Anna Ibarra on Feb 18, 2015Don't dismantle it. Just a beauty.Helpful Reply
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Carol on Jun 09, 2015Broken or not it is a great find. See if you ban find pictures of it on line to help in your restoration. Check area craftsmen to see if they can make replacement parts for the broken pieces. If it not restorable, you can always use it for antique dolls or put it out in the garden with plants. I also think it might be a child's wheelchair. I'm thinking that because of the high wheels and what appears to be cloth straps for tying someone in. Before dismantling it, do a bit of research to find out what it is and if it is worth repairing. It is a great find.Helpful Reply
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Deb Laber on Jul 20, 2015Broken can be fixed! Especially if you have all the parts. Don't dismantle without talking to a professional. I love it just the way it is!Helpful Reply
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Meli on Mar 26, 2016It would be an utter sin to take this apart and repurpose parts of it. It's an antique - why would you want to destroy it?Helpful Reply
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AnAhita on Mar 28, 2016keep as IS and change the Cushions to Read for Xmas , Holidat Halloween do a With sitting in it ///Rent it out for Weddings with Gift Wagon Ideas, Funerals , for Burial Donations to a Cause, Baby Shower all decked out with Ribbons and the List goes onHelpful Reply
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Sandra on Mar 29, 2016I agree with everyone who said to leave it alone!!!! Do some research. What a gem!Helpful Reply
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