fairground & carnival

Vintage exercise pins or juggling clubs x3

SOLD – 3x vintage exercise or juggling clubs

A set of three vintage / possibly antique vintage wooden juggling clubs / Indian exercise pins. These are matching pieces hand turned from a light coloured wood - possibly beech. Approximate measurements:

Height = 39 cm
Width at widest point = 6 cm
Weight = 420g each

SOLD – WSM pier dragon 1

One of a pair of large layered and brightly painted wooden dragons heads that come (by repute) from the amusement arcade on Weston Super Mare Pier. This dragon is facing right - the other faces left giving you the potential for the two pieces facing each other and forming an arch or a single piece which is bright, tactile and a lot of fun. The overall condition is good with signs of wear and tear as seen in the photographs. Approximate measurements

Height: tbc" / tbc cm
Width: tbc" / tbc cm

large amusement arcade fairground dragon head

SOLD – WSM pier dragon 2

One of a pair of large layered and brightly painted wooden dragon heads that come (by repute) from the amusement arcade on Weston Super Mare Pier. This dragon is facing left - the other faces right giving you the potential for the two pieces facing each other and forming an arch or a single piece which is bright, tactile and a lot of fun. The overall condition is good with signs of wear and tear as seen in the photographs.

Large Fairground Panel with mirrors and dragons

SOLD – fairground panel

This is a large and heavy panel most likely from a fairground / circus game or theatrical set that depicts Oriental fire dragons within the design and the initials "SP" feature centrally in white. Hand painted on wood with small circular mirrors applied to each end and carved into a curved almost pelmet style shape. Approximate measurements:

Width = 50" / 126 cm
Height = 13" / 33 cm
Depth = 0.75" / 2.2 cm
Weight = approx 7kg

Dairy Ice Cream - hand painted 1950's fairground art

SOLD – Dairy Ice Cream – 1950’s sign

An original hand painted sign advertising "Dairy Ice Cream" believed to have come from a fairground stall and dating back to the 1950's. Painted on wood this sign has some clear signs of age with chips and scratches as shown in the photographs. Our Dairy Ice Cream sign measures approx:

Width: 42" / 107 cm
Height: 8.75" / 22 cm
Depth: just under 0.5" / 8 mm

SOLD – vintage Aunt Sally sticks

A set of six pre-owned and used Aunt Sally sticks sourced locally here in Oxfordshire.

The general condition is good with no splits or cracks

SOLD – fairground DARTS

A good sized hand painted double sided sign from a fairground sideshow darts game. The lettering is hand painted in white on a red background on wood. There is evidence of this sign being painted over the top of an older sign as you can see the previous messages through the red paint when the light catches them. The general condition is good but there are obvious areas of wear to the paint and the bodywork

SOLD – vintage fairground game

An old and heavily used fairground ball game with the ageing, patina, bumps and scrapes that you would expect for a piece with the history and life it has led.

SOLD – Gold Rush Slots

A fruit-machine / slot-machine / arcade game GOLD RUSH front panel which is traditionally decorated on the reverse side and would have originally been back-lit with the games reels viewed through the windows in the middle. Made of thick perspex the overall condition of this piece is good as can be seen in the photographs attached. An interesting decorative piece that could make an original back-lit hanging, unique picture frame or table top.

1950's Mobo tinplate Prairie King Rocking Horse body

SOLD – Mobo Prairie King horse

A vintage child's rocking horse made by Mobo in the 1950's and called "The Prairie King". We are offering the horse only - with signs of patina (rust) and paint wear. The handles and footrests have been removed and are available on request. A highly decorative piece that always raises a smile whilst nodding towards the bygone age of fairground gallopers.

Its Thrilling - wooden painted fairground ride sign

SOLD – “It’s Thrilling”

This is a pre-owned and used painted sign from a fairground ride dating from the late 20th century. Being one of a series, each with a different message to tell the wider story of the ride. This one saying "It's Thrilling" The sign measures (at its widest points) approximately:

Height = 10.5" / 27 cm
Width = 34" / 87 cm
Thickness = 0.25" / 0.5 cm

SOLD – 1980’s fruit-machine panel

A late 20th century arcade game / slot machine "Wheel of Wealth" front panel It is opaque as it would have been lit from behind when on the machine with a series of lights mimicking a moving roulette wheel. A fun and colourful addition to any room. Approximate measurements:

Diameter = 15 " / 38 cm
Thickness = 1/8th " / 3m

Vintage Fairground Art Carved Painted Red Head / Mask

SOLD – fairground art – large red wooden head

SOLD – 46″ RAF speaker horn

A large vintage Grampian SP25 long throw speaker horn reputedly from an Royal Air Force base in Wiltshire UK where it was most likely used as part of a PA system.

Approx measurements:
Height: 46" / 117 cm
Width at widest point: 22.5" / 57 cm
Weight: 7kg
Driver 15 ohms / 25 watts

Untested at this stage and thus being sold as a decorative item for interior/exterior design projects, prop usage or as a spares and repairs project.

The Sea Lady - hand painted heavy wooden sign

SOLD – The Sea Lady – fairground art

An original hand painted sign that reads The Sea Lady. This is a large and very study / heavy piece that will be a statement in any setting. Painted on reclaimed wood by a professional sign-writer of some 30+ years as a decorative interior piece for any setting. The Sea Lady measures approx:

Width: 39" / 100 cm
Height: 9" / 23 cm
Depth: 0.75" / 2 cm

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