Bidspirit auction | Vintage Wicker Porthole Doll Carriage

Vintage Wicker Porthole Doll Carriage - A mid-twentieth century baby carriage featuring a two-tone woven wicker body in dark brown and natural tan tones. The carriage body is decorated with braided wicker accents in a decorative V-shaped pattern along the sides. It is equipped with a large, adjustable folding hood featuring two circular glass porthole windows set in metal rims. The wicker body sits atop a cream-painted metal chassis embellished with decorative scrollwork. The carriage rolls on four spoked wheels accented with black teardrop-shaped paint and fitted with solid black rubber tires. A U-shaped metal handle with a black-coated central grip is positioned at the rear above a foot-operated brake lever. The interior is lined with tan corduroy fabric and includes a matching top cover, a small cotton patchwork quilt, and a pink satin heart-shaped pillow with lace trim and a ballerina applique. A single detached brown leather safety strap with metal buckles is included. A small rectangular metal identification plate is attached to the horizontal rear crossbar of the chassis, but the inscribed characters are not legible and the carriage is otherwise unmarked. Height: 35 inches Handlebar Height: 30 inches Interior Bed Length: 24 inches Interior Bed Width: 13 inches The carriage is in fair vintage condition. The wicker body remains largely intact but shows fraying and several breaks along the upper hood edge. The cream-painted metal chassis exhibits significant paint loss and surface oxidation near the axles. The tan corduroy interior shows prominent staining and discoloration throughout. One rubber tire is cracked and hardened. The mechanical brake and hood adjustment are untested for functional range.