This porcelain building features a whimsical, carriage-style silhouette and a soft, matte bisque texture, offering a playful aesthetic for curated tabletop displays.
A cornerstone of the 1995 "Springtime Stories" collection, the Woodland Wagon at Turtle Creek is an imaginative retreat for the Snowbunnies, featuring oversized rolling wheels, delicate pink shutters, and a tiered clerestory roof. The charm is found in the minute details—the tiny potted topiaries flanking the rear stairs and the slender wire arm that suspends a delicate porcelain egg lantern over the entrance.
Unlike the standard winter Snowvillage pieces, the Springtime Stories line utilizes a gentle pastel palette and a velvety unglazed finish that captures the soft light of a spring morning. While this piece has a small remnant of porcelain rattling within—a frequent occurrence in hollow-cast bisque—it remains visually pristine and structurally sound. Complete with its original (though well-loved) box, this wagon serves as a nostalgic centerpiece that brings a sense of woodland whimsy and "Vernal House" cheer to any seasonal mantle or shelf.
This item is vintage, over 30 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.
Era: Mid-1990s (1995)
Material: Bisque Porcelain
Dimensions: 6.50" x 8.00"
Condition: Excellent (visual); Fair (box). Rattle noted internally.
Special Feature: Includes the fragile wire-hung egg lantern; original box included.
Note: This piece is designed to be lighted from within to showcase the tiny window cut-outs. No light included.