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Soldier Carnival Shooting Gallery Targets
By King
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early examples of 'King' soldier shooting gallery targets. Rare shape and extremely thick. King manufactured shooting galleries and targets throughout the first half of the 20th cent...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival

Materials

Iron

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Painted Early Carnival Rounding Board
Located in Norwalk, CT
rounding board salvaged from a carnival. With hand-painted designs of putti and harp motifs and gold leaf
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Early 20th Century Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Carnival Carousel Funhouse Architectural Columns
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fun antique architectural elements from carnival carousel or funhouse ride. Layers of beautiful
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand Painted Early Carnival Rounding Boards
Located in Norwalk, CT
rounding boards salvaged from a carnival. With hand painted designs and gold leaf pigment, these boards are
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Early 20th Century Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand Painted Early Carnival Rounding Boards
Located in Norwalk, CT
rounding boards salvaged from a carnival. With hand painted designs and gold leaf pigment, these boards are
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Early 20th Century Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Group of Three Folky Wood Carnival Milk Bottles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These folky handmade Carnival knock down milk bottles are in good condition. These bottles are hand
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Rare Folk Art Iron Shooting Gallery Carnival Ram Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulous folk art freestanding animal sculpture made from found carnival art shooting gallery iron
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Carnival

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Iron

Two French Folk Art Wooden Carnival Knock Down Targets
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very rare pair of late 19th century folk art carved wooden carnival knock down gallery targets
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

American Carnival Wagon or Band Organ Carved Female Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century American carnival wagon or band organ female head carving. Very detailed wood
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art carnival punks / knockdown dolls composed of canvas forms lined with cotton fur supported
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival

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Canvas, Cotton, Wood

Important Antique Folk Art Carnival Figure of a Macaque
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A hollow finely carved wood macaque figure dressed as a human with short green hair, a blue jacket and yellow slacks. He stands and holds a walking stick in his left hand and crosses...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Kids Carousel Duck Figure Ride Carnival Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
rural county fairs and traveling carnivals. They had to be made durable and designed to be transported
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19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Leather Clown Shoes Popeio Carnival Fairground Circus
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of leather clown shoes of unusual proportions, early 20th century in age. By repute from the clown known as Popeio, who worked with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey C...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Antique Carnival

Materials

Leather

19th Century Carnival Folk Art Carved Wooden Head with Zinc Hat
Located in Haarlem, NL
This head is from a fair or carnival game. Not sure what the game was, perhaps the head has been
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Carnival

Materials

Zinc

Early Carnival Midway 7.5 Foot Tall Game Wheel Monterey with Gooseneck Light
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic giant carnival game wheel with applied scenic Monterey theme. All original surface paint
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

19th Century Oil Cloth Juggling or Carnival Balls Collection / 6 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These most unusual oil cloth balls were from a Folk Art collection and are being sold as a collection of six. The smallest ball measures 4 inches in diameter and the largest ball mea...
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Carnival

Materials

Wool, Linen

Vintage Late 19th Century Canvas Circus Carnival Midway Folk Art Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very early American circus or carnival Sideshow Banner, circa 1890-1900. Fantastic paint detail
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Canvas

Early 20th C Robert Lakin & Co Fairground Carnival Circus Pillars Edwin Hall
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A truly fantastic group of totally original untouched decorative fairground pillars by the infamous Robert J Lakin Company of 67 Besley Street, Streatham, London The pillars are h...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Carnival

Materials

Pine

J. Hübner Carved Wood Carousel Horse, Early 20th Century, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Germany - Josef Hübner - Joseph Hubner. This piece of Carnival Art - funfair roundabout horse - Merry-go
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Metal

Original Wood Carved SHOW Majorette Letterpress Triangle Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved circus or carnival SHOW letterpress with wonderful and graphic carved majorette
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Carousel Pig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic 19th century carousel pig. Super whimsical carnival piece from a bygone era. Carved wood
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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Carousel Pig
19th Century French Carousel Pig
H 25 in W 43 in D 14 in
Early 20th century fairground figure Pierre Jean Marie Laval 
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century fairground figure An early 20th century hand carved French fairground knockdown figure in the form of Pierre Jean Marie Laval , in original untouched condition. W...
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1920s French Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Pine

Large Collection of Carousel Figures, Popeye, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse...
Located in Mortsel, BE
Large private collection of carousel animals, please send message when questions.
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Early 20th Century Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century set of four Fairground knock down figures.
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century set of four Fairground knock down figures. The best examples of fairground are we have uncovered. An amazing set of 4 early 20th century hand crafted lead weighte...
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1920s French Late Victorian Antique Carnival

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century fairground figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century fairground figure In the form of Benito Mussolini this early 20th century hand carved French fairground knockdown figure is in original untouched condition. With ...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Pine

Early 20th century fairground figure
Early 20th century fairground figure
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel French in its origin, this early 20th century hand crafted pine roulette wheel is in full working order. With its original metal wheel ...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Pine

19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure A rare piece of fairground art, in the form of an oversized hand carved painted polychromed Jeu de ma...
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Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Pine

Child’s Wood Carousel Horse with Polychrome, Mohair, and Horse Hair, c. 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very charming and colorful circa 1920 antique child’s wood carousel horse with polychrome finish, mohair saddle, and horse hair tail. Putting the “merry” in “merry-go-round”, this...
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1920s American American Craftsman Antique Carnival

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century Folk Art Carved Polychrome Scotsman Carousel Kilt Figure
Located in New York, NY
19th century Scotsman (Highlander) Carousel large carved and painted standing figure wearing kilt with plume hat on large round base.
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

1920s Mills 1 cent Wizard Fortune Teller, Chicago, Mills Novelty Co.
By Mills Novelty Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Mills 1 cent Wizard Fortune Teller, Chicago, Mills Novelty Co..Tabletop fortune telling machine in a wooden cabinet. window with working question lever. coin slot and button on...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Carnival

Materials

Aluminum

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Add a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming antique carousel figure featuring a carved wooden pig. Crafted with precision and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this carousel...
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 13 in
Peacock Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
This exquisite antique carousel figure showcases the elegance of a peacock, intricately carved from wood. Mounted on a durable metal base with a supportive frame for easy handling, t...
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Early 20th Century Antique Carnival

Materials

Metal

Peacock Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Peacock Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 16.15 in
Rooster Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Behold the charm of this antique carousel figure featuring a beautifully carved rooster. Crafted from wood and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this vintage piece adds a touch of rust...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Rooster Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Rooster Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
H 35.83 in W 33.47 in D 13.39 in
Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from wood, this vintage piece exudes timeless charm. A perfect addition for collectors o...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from wood and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this vintage piece exudes timeless charm. ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Carnival

Materials

Metal

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
H 24.81 in W 32.29 in D 11.03 in
Large 19th Century Painted Game Wheel
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large 19th century wooden gaming wheel with hand-painted face including numbers and central nautical star design. In black, maroon, yellow, and orange paints, with metal dowels sepa...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Carnival

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Folk Art Bumbass instrument
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century Folk Art Bumbass instrument A rare example of a late 19th Century folk art Bumbass instrument form, we have only ever uncovered one other example in the past 10 ...
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Early 1900s Unknown Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Brass

Antique American Dapple Jumper Track Carousel Horse, Charles W Dare Attributed
Located in Forney, TX
travelling the countryside to County fairs, carnivals and special events. Dare also built one of the first
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Early Gambling Folk Art Gaming Device, Holtz
Located in Forney, TX
carnivals, casino, traveling country fair, amusement parks, boardwalk game boards, circus shows, fundraiser
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Metal, Iron

Kewpie Doll W/ Teddy Bear Iron Door Stop
By Hubbly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky Kewpie girl cast iron doorstop is quite rare and in original painted surface.Notice she is holding a teddy bear.So amazing to find one like this in undisturbed sur...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Carnival

Materials

Iron

Iron Shooting Target of a Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique shooting target made from cut steel and iron in the shape of a pig. The piece is quite rusty and weathered from all it's years in use.
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Steel

Iron Shooting Target of a Pig
Iron Shooting Target of a Pig
H 16 in W 23 in D 5 in
Nice Rare Set of 19th C Oak Hand Carved Belgian Carousel Wooden Panels / Mirrors
Located in Southampton, GB
Nice rare set of 19th c oak hand carved Belgian Carousel wooden panels . These have been salvaged and pinned together on the reverse ( see photos of the back ) Would look amazing ...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Carnival

Materials

Oak

Antique Primitive Rustic Wooden Octagonal Sledge Hammer Carpenter Mallet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive / rustic hand crafted heavy wooden mallet with octagonal shaped head and rounded handle. Measures: 14".
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Primitive Rustic Burl Wood Sledge Hammer Carpenter Mallet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hand crafted primitive / rustic wooden mallet with heavily distressed round burl wood head and handle. Measure: 14".
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Hardwood, Burl

19thc Wooden Folk Art Gaming Wheel with Original Red Paint & Cardinal Design
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Folk Art gaming wheel featuring four cardinals and hand painted numbers, it retains the original red and yellow paint. A charming piece of Americana that would make a colorful w...
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Metal

Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Wall Mount Game Wheel
Located in Wallkill, NY
What a great addition this would make to your home Folk Art game wheel, measuring 31 in x 34.5 in height x 5 in deep.
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Herschell Spillman Cast Iron Vintage Carousel Heads
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic set of three Herschell Spillman carousel rounding board heads. Cast iron faces with wood board backs. All in original park paint. Each face/board measures 12" across by 15"...
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1910s American Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Iron

Americana Folk-Art Carved and Paint Decorated Wood Carousel Horse
Located in New York, NY
Americana Folk-Art carved and paint decorated wood childs carousel horse: Mounted on metal pole base Measures: 13" x 43" x 62".
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Antique French Birdhouse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French antique birdhouse find it in Paris. We painted the base only the dome is in original condition and it is beautiful. Dimension of the dome height 34.5 and the base on the botto...
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1910s French Arts and Crafts Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Antique French Birdhouse
Antique French Birdhouse
H 90 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Mounted Turnstile “To The Fun House” from Coney Island, New York
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and Historical Industrial Era Mounted Turnstile from the Fun House at Coney Island, New York, featuring original painted finishes mounted on wood plinth with label reading, “T...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Carnival

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel
Located in London, GB
English Fairground Carousel panel We are proud to offer a wonderful example of an early 20th century English fairground panel. From a fairground carousel ride, with the hand painte...
Category

1920s British Edwardian Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Original Painted Juggling Pins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These original painted red and cranberry monumental juggling pins are in fantastic condition and very large scale. The patina is the very best.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Original Fairground 'Speedway' Rounding Boards, 1950s Red Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
We have several boards available for sale, priced individually, each board has differing words on reverse, see photos and options (1 Of Each Board Available Only) The photographs sh...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A oversized late 19th century Marionette in original untouched condition, originating from Palmero Italy. The figure is missing both arms, its original clothing is heavily fad...
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19th Century Italian Antique Carnival

Materials

Textile, Pine

Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Located in Brecht, BE
For magician and circus lovers. This early 20th century circus banner. Hand painted on canvas.
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Early 20th Century British Antique Carnival

Materials

Linen

Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Early 20th Century Circus Banner
H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 0.4 in
Vardo Wagon Panels, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Carved wooden gypsy vardo wagon panels, circa 1880 This lot is a very rare and unique set of 6 hand carved wooden gypsy Vardo travelling wagon panel strips. The wooden panels wou...
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1890s British Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

Vardo Wagon Panels, circa 1880
Vardo Wagon Panels, circa 1880
H 45 in W 2.5 in D 1 in
Wood Carved Folk Art Girl and Dog Carousel Chariot Original Paint Surface
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic girl and her dog Folk Art carved carousel chariot panel. Superb original paint surface. Great three dimensional surface. Excellent wall hanging.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Traveling Circus Carousel or Circus Wagon Carvings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of American 19th century circus wagon or traveling carousel three-dimensional wood carved faces. From an early American traveling circus. Many layers of paint and patina. Each i...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival

Unusual Hand Carved Clown Motif Umbrella, Paragon, S. Fox & Co
By S. Fox & Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Hand Carved Clown Motif Umbrella, Paragon, S. Fox & Co
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1920s English Folk Art Antique Carnival

Materials

Metal

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Antique Carnival For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique carnival you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique carnival for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Your living room may not be complete without an antique carnival — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique carnival, those designed in Folk Art, Victorian and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique carnival that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dentzel Carousel Company, Gustave Bayol and Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Carnival?

Prices for an antique carnival can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $63 and can go as high as $177,892, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.