As you can see, I started reassembling the wagon. It turned out better than I was expecting. The brass hoops over the bamboo rims on the wheels are holding the wheels together nicely. The brown/black patina on the brass makes it look like iron. New leather harness tethers are attached. I'll finish those up when I remake the harness. I even put patina on the metal eyelets to give it a more authentic look. Overall, I am pleased.
I will be taking a break for a while. I have gotten this far and just have the horse's harness to do. But I have some family business to attend to and cannot get to it for a week or so. I also have to buy the leather and cut strips. I'll be remaking the design of the harness. It will be in keeping with the style of a wagon harness. My grandfather's version was too bulky and awkward. I'm sure he won't mind. Besides, my cousin is a horse person...she'll know what the right harness looks like.
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