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Beautiful matching pair of authentic Vintage 1940s Benton Glass Company “Giddyap!” 3D-effect narrative silhouette pictures, featuring a continuous historical horse-and-carriage transportation story. This compact 4" x 6" companion set depicts two wonderfully detailed scenes. One features a public Royal Mail Coach charging along a country road past a tavern sign, while its companion depicts a private town carriage pulling to a halt at a picturesque village estate. The intricate jet-black silhouettes are reverse-painted directly onto the inner surface of the curved convex bubble glass panels, then layered over separate vibrant multi-colored card background prints. The backgrounds form a complementary panoramic landscape of rolling mountains, countryside, trees, cottages and softly colored skies, creating the wonderful dimensional shadowbox effect associated with Benton Glass silhouette artwork. The remarkable foreground detail includes four-horse teams, harnesses, carriage wheels, coachmen, passengers, roadside foliage, architecture and the hanging tavern sign. Both pieces retain their original thin brass-gold tone metal channel frames, including original corner taping and upper hanging tabs. Manufacturer: Benton Glass Company — Benton Harbor, Michigan Series: Giddyap! Horses and Carriage in Silhouette Era: 1940s Quantity: Complete Matching Pair of 2 Dimensions: 4" W x 6" H Each Art Style: Reverse Painting on Glass / Narrative Silhouette Glass: Curved Convex / Bubble Glass Subject: Royal Mail Coach & Private Horse-Drawn Carriage Theme: Historical Transportation / Town & Country Style: Americana / Equestrian / Victorian Revival / Country Perfect for collectors of Benton Glass, horse decor, equestrian art, carriage art, stagecoach scenes, Royal Mail Coach memorabilia, reverse painted glass, convex bubble glass, Americana, historical transportation, Victorian Revival, country decor and vintage companion wall art. Condition: Excellent vintage pre-owned condition. The reverse-painted black lacquer illustrations remain exceptionally crisp with no notable internal flaking, line separation or pinhole wear. The colorful scenic backgrounds remain bright and clean with no noted moisture damage or foxing. Original metal channel frames remain structurally secure with only light age-related patina and surface character. Both curved convex bubble glass panels remain intact with no chips, deep scratches or cracks noted. Please review all photos and watch the pair shown live for exact condition. Any notable wear, flaws, damage, or manufacturing characteristics will be shown and/or discussed during the live show. SOLD AS SEEN ON LIVE — NO CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS. PLEASE BID RESPONSIBLY.