Antique Wooden Sit Ski Jack Jumper Red Paint House Alpine Decoration Jackjumper

Description: Antique Wooden "Jack Jumper" or Sit Ski Nice antique "jack jumper" with original red and white paint in good condition. I believe this antique "Jack Jumper" was manufactured by the C.W. Prichard Co. in Adams Massachusetts between 1900-1915. This has original red paint with white details which is peeling and chipping in some spots. The bottom of the runner is metal. The jack jumper is solid but there are a few cracks in the wood..Interesting info: Jack Jumping, known as Skibock in Europe, is an old winter sport that involves descending a snowy slope on a Jackjumper. The Jackjumper is a skiing device with a small bench seat attached to a ski, the earliest ones utilizing barrel staves for skis. The seat may be solidly mounted with a post, or sometimes a spring and/or shock absorbing device in employed. The origins of Jack Jumping, as well as its name, remain a mystery, BUT its thought to have originated in New England during the mid to late 1800s. Cool collectible for winer sports enthusiasts. Condition: Good pre-owned condition. Original red paint is chipped and peeling in some places. Small crack in the wood on both side of the seat. See photos for details. Measurements:Width: 16"Height: 17.5"Length: 33" Check out my store listings for great deals on unique antique items including vintage jewelry, collectible glass, records, books, ephemera, mid-century housewares, and country kitchen décor. If you're interested in something else from my store I will be happy to give you a combined shipping quote. Thanks for looking! If you have any questions, please let me know. I'm usually very quick about answering questions. All merchandise comes from my smoke free, pet free home.

Price: 148 USD

Location: Charlemont, Massachusetts

End Time: 2025-01-19T00:25:25.000Z

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