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What is the Mexican Muller carousel?

The so-called "Mexican Muller" is a carousel produced by D.C. Muller Brothers manufacturing company circa 1905. The carousel's figures were purchased in the early 1990s by the Higareda family. The original mechanism and rounding boards were destroyed during Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, but the figures were safely in storage. They were brought to the U.S., where they were then auctioned on September 17, 1994 in a silent auction in New Waterford, Ohio. At auctions, the figures were sold separately, tearing apart this wonderful carousel forever.

The Mexican Muller carvings are ornate and unique, each one is eye-catching and noble. Furthermore, it is believed to be the first carousel carved by D.C. Muller after leaving the Dentzel Company to make his own. Unfortunately, very little information exists in any organized format. Thankfully, after much research and investigation, I am slowly uncovering some of the lost history of this beautiful, antique carousel.

The purpose of this page is to share everything I have learned about the Mexican Muller carousel and offer a space for others to share their knowledge and contribute to the most complete record of this famous carousel in existence. Thank you so much for stopping in to check it out!