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Antique Merry Go Round

Circa 1920s Merry Go Round Sample
Circa 1920s Merry Go Round Sample

Circa 1920s Merry Go Round Sample

$720Sale Price|55% Off

H 14.25 in Dm 13.75 in

Circa 1920s Merry Go Round Sample

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A circa 1920s American salesman's sample of a playground suspension merry go round. Iron. Original paint. Lacks 2 struts.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Iron

SUBLIME LARGE & DECORATIVE FORMER MERRY GO ROUND ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ROCKING HORSE
SUBLIME LARGE & DECORATIVE FORMER MERRY GO ROUND ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ROCKING HORSE

SUBLIME LARGE & DECORATIVE FORMER MERRY GO ROUND ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ROCKING HORSE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite original antique Victorian circa 1860 merry go round horse converted into a rockin...

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1860s High Victorian Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Oak

Wooden Merry-Go-Round Horse, early 20th Century
Wooden Merry-Go-Round Horse, early 20th Century

Wooden Merry-Go-Round Horse, early 20th Century

$2,596

H 37.41 in W 37.41 in D 5.91 in

Wooden Merry-Go-Round Horse, early 20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large carved wooden carousel horse with an iron stand. The carved natural wood surface with visible grains gives it a rustic look. The horse is in a prancing position, which gives it...

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Early 20th Century European Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Iron

Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse
Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse

Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Unique continental painted merry-go-round horse circa 1900. Excellent opportunity to own this highly decorative item.

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

A Marie Thérèse 8 light chandelier, from the Tivoli gardens.
A Marie Thérèse 8 light chandelier, from the Tivoli gardens.

A Marie Thérèse 8 light chandelier, from the Tivoli gardens.

Located in London, GB

From the start, Tivoli included a variety of attractions: buildings in the exotic style of an imaginary Orient: a theatre, band stands, restaurants and cafés, flower gardens, and mec...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Crystal

Frederick Savage Co. English "Galloping Cockerel" Carousel Figure
Frederick Savage Co. English "Galloping Cockerel" Carousel Figure

Frederick Savage Co. English "Galloping Cockerel" Carousel Figure

$5,499Sale Price|35% Off

H 41 in W 60 in D 12 in

Frederick Savage Co. English "Galloping Cockerel" Carousel Figure

Located in Solebury, PA

Until recent years, few fairgrounds could boast a complete line-up without at least one Savage-built merry-go-round, switchback or showman’s engine. Each of these machines combined e...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Iron

Antique French Limonaire Frères Signed Carved Painted Wood Carousel Donkey Ride
Antique French Limonaire Frères Signed Carved Painted Wood Carousel Donkey Ride

Antique French Limonaire Frères Signed Carved Painted Wood Carousel Donkey Ride

Located in Forney, TX

Some carnival figures / merry-go-round horses have survived in museum collections around the world, although only limited numbers remain in their original condition.

Category

19th Century French Folk Art Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood, Paint

Satire on the South Sea Bubble and British Society by William Hogarth, 1800
Satire on the South Sea Bubble and British Society by William Hogarth, 1800

Satire on the South Sea Bubble and British Society by William Hogarth, 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

At the heart of the composition is a giant merry-go-round labeled “The Devil's Wheel,” with figures representing the rich, clergy, and politicians foolishly riding wooden animals, sy...

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Early 1800s Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Paper

Coquelicots - Fauvist Flowers Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat
Coquelicots - Fauvist Flowers Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

Coquelicots - Fauvist Flowers Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

By Louis Valtat

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Malraux) Paris (BNF) Paris (MNAM-CCI): Still-life with Apples and Tulips; Gladioli and Monkshood; Merry-go-round (1895-1896) Paris (Mus. d'Orsay) Paris (Mus. des Arts décoratifs) Par...

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1910s Fauvist Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Les Vagues a Agay - Fauvist Seascape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat
Les Vagues a Agay - Fauvist Seascape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

Les Vagues a Agay - Fauvist Seascape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

By Louis Valtat

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Malraux) Paris (BNF) Paris (MNAM-CCI): Still-life with Apples and Tulips; Gladioli and Monkshood; Merry-go-round (1895-1896) Paris (Mus. d'Orsay) Paris (Mus. des Arts décoratifs) Par...

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Early 1900s Fauvist Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Oil, Panel

La Mer - Fauvist Seascape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat
La Mer - Fauvist Seascape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

La Mer - Fauvist Seascape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

By Louis Valtat

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Malraux) Paris (BNF) Paris (MNAM-CCI): Still-life with Apples and Tulips; Gladioli and Monkshood; Merry-go-round (1895-1896) Paris (Mus. d'Orsay) Paris (Mus. des Arts décoratifs) Par...

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1920s Fauvist Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bouquet de Roses - Fauvist Still Life Flowers Oil Painting by Louis Valtat
Bouquet de Roses - Fauvist Still Life Flowers Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

Bouquet de Roses - Fauvist Still Life Flowers Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

By Louis Valtat

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Malraux) Paris (BNF) Paris (MNAM-CCI): Still-life with Apples and Tulips; Gladioli and Monkshood; Merry-go-round (1895-1896) Paris (Mus. d'Orsay) Paris (Mus. des Arts décoratifs) Par...

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1910s Fauvist Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Roses a la cruche verte - Fauvist Still Life Flowers Oil by Louis Valtat
Roses a la cruche verte - Fauvist Still Life Flowers Oil by Louis Valtat

Roses a la cruche verte - Fauvist Still Life Flowers Oil by Louis Valtat

By Louis Valtat

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Malraux) Paris (BNF) Paris (MNAM-CCI): Still-life with Apples and Tulips; Gladioli and Monkshood; Merry-go-round (1895-1896) Paris (Mus. d'Orsay) Paris (Mus. des Arts décoratifs) Par...

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1910s Fauvist Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lac du Bois de Boulogne - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat
Lac du Bois de Boulogne - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

Lac du Bois de Boulogne - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

By Louis Valtat

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Malraux) Paris (BNF) Paris (MNAM-CCI): Still-life with Apples and Tulips; Gladioli and Monkshood; Merry-go-round (1895-1896) Paris (Mus. d'Orsay) Paris (Mus. des Arts décoratifs) Par...

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1920s Fauvist Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Barques au Bois de Boulogne - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat
Barques au Bois de Boulogne - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

Barques au Bois de Boulogne - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

By Louis Valtat

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Malraux) Paris (BNF) Paris (MNAM-CCI): Still-life with Apples and Tulips; Gladioli and Monkshood; Merry-go-round (1895-1896) Paris (Mus. d'Orsay) Paris (Mus. des Arts décoratifs) Par...

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1920s Fauvist Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Oil, Panel, Canvas

Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist
Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist

Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist

By Maurice Kish

Located in Surfside, FL

The workers have come to manic life, have released themselves from the yoke of labor and have abandoned their master, the merry-go-round. They escape to different corners of the plea...

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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Oil, Board

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Early 20th Century Merry Go Round Wooden Horse
Early 20th Century Merry Go Round Wooden Horse

Early 20th Century Merry Go Round Wooden Horse

Unavailable

H 51.19 in W 59.45 in D 11.82 in

Early 20th Century Merry Go Round Wooden Horse

Located in Copenhagen, Copenhagen

Merry go round wooden horse on modern foot.

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Early 20th Century European Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

Merry-Go-Round

Alice BeardMerry-Go-Round, 1928

Unavailable

H 39.25 in W 32.25 in

Merry-Go-Round

By Alice Beard

Located in New York, NY

signed Alice Beard and dated 1928, lower left

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1920s Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"THE FUN-FAIR"
"THE FUN-FAIR"

MAYNE Jean"THE FUN-FAIR", ca 1927

Unavailable

H 21.26 in W 29.53 in

"THE FUN-FAIR"

Located in Ghent, BE

An intriguing perspective, as one is invited to wonder whether Mayne set out to paint the fun-fair, as the title suggests, or whether he actually wanted to portray the chatting girlf...

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1920s Modern Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Carved Carousel Jumper Horse Carnival Circus
Carved Carousel Jumper Horse Carnival Circus

Carved Carousel Jumper Horse Carnival Circus

Unavailable

H 44 in W 45 in D 10 in

Carved Carousel Jumper Horse Carnival Circus

By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker

Located in Lenox, MA

The camp owners acquired the whole merry-go-round in 1940 at an auction. It is attributed to Charles Looff of New York or C.

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19th Century American Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Pine

carroussel/merry-go-round boat
carroussel/merry-go-round boat

carroussel/merry-go-round boat

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H 22.84 in W 78.75 in D 21.66 in

carroussel/merry-go-round boat

Located in Brecht, BE

this boat was made for a French carroussel/merry-go-round, handpainted, beginning of the 20th century, iron and wood, makes a great planter/jardinière for your garden ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Metal

Carousel / Merry Go Round Animal, Pony
Carousel / Merry Go Round Animal, Pony

Carousel / Merry Go Round Animal, Pony

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H 21.66 in W 33.47 in D 5.91 in

Carousel / Merry Go Round Animal, Pony

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Charming and lovely wooden brown pony, from a French children’s carousel / merry-go-round. Originally this horse was from a traveling fun fair, based close to Provence in the South o...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

1920s Merry Go Round Sample
1920s Merry Go Round Sample

1920s Merry Go Round Sample

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H 9 in Dm 13.88 in

1920s Merry Go Round Sample

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A circa 1920s American salesman's sample of a playground merry go round, this holding up to 18 children at once!

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1920s Art Deco Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Continental Decorative Merry Go Round Horse
Early 20th Century Continental Decorative Merry Go Round Horse

Early 20th Century Continental Decorative Merry Go Round Horse

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Unique continental painted merry-go-round horse, circa 1900. Excellent opportunity to own this highly decorative item.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Oak

19th Century Carved Horse
19th Century Carved Horse

19th Century Carved Horse

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H 58 in W 69 in D 14.5 in

19th Century Carved Horse

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An impressive Merry Go Round Horse. Lots of character and old repairs.

Category

19th Century Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Metal

RARE  CONEY ISLAND CAROUSEL HORSE IN ORIGINAL PAINT
RARE  CONEY ISLAND CAROUSEL HORSE IN ORIGINAL PAINT

RARE CONEY ISLAND CAROUSEL HORSE IN ORIGINAL PAINT

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL AND FOLKY 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED AND HAND CARVED CAROUSEL HORSE FROM A MERRY GO ROUND IN CONEY ISLAND,NEW YORK.ALL ORIGINAL PAINT AND HAND CARVED IN GREAT CONDITION.THIS HO...

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19th Century American Antique Merry Go Round

19thC Carousel Mirror/Wall Decoration
19thC Carousel Mirror/Wall Decoration

19thC Carousel Mirror/Wall Decoration

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H 40 in W 26 in D 2 in

19thC Carousel Mirror/Wall Decoration

Located in New York, NY

This unusual mirror with a very ornate carved frame, was originally the side to a merry go round carousel. It makes a great decorative wall mount or can be used as a mirror.

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19th Century French Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Continental Decorative Carousel Horse
Early 20th Century Continental Decorative Carousel Horse

Early 20th Century Continental Decorative Carousel Horse

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Unique continental painted merry-go-round horse circa 1900. Excellent opportunity to own this highly decorative item.

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Pine

Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse
Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse

Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Unique continental painted merry-go-round horse circa 1900. Excellent opportunity to own this highly decorative item.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse
Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse

Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Unique continental painted merry-go-round horse circa 1900. Excellent opportunity to own this highly decorative item.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Oak, Paint

Fantastic Folk Art Large Carved Wood Carousel Zebra
Fantastic Folk Art Large Carved Wood Carousel Zebra

Fantastic Folk Art Large Carved Wood Carousel Zebra

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Fabulous hand carved, original paint, wooden Merry-go-round Zebra horse on stand. This large hand painted and hand carved carousel zebra is made of wood and retains its original blac...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Metal

Rare 19thc Pig  Carousel W/fragments Of Original Paint
Rare 19thc Pig  Carousel W/fragments Of Original Paint

Rare 19thc Pig Carousel W/fragments Of Original Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC RARE HAND CARVED CAROUSEL PIG FROM A MERRY GO ROUND RIDE IN NEW YORK STATE. THIS FOLKY PIG HAS FRAGMENTS OF ORIGINAL PAINT WITH WONDERFUL SOFT PATINA.

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19th Century American Antique Merry Go Round

19th Century Carved Wooden Bear, German Fair Ground Galloper
19th Century Carved Wooden Bear, German Fair Ground Galloper

19th Century Carved Wooden Bear, German Fair Ground Galloper

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This charming if somewhat fearsome beast is a 19th century carved wooden bear he originates from the Black Forrest and has has detailed carving with Folk Art painted decoration Our ...

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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wooden Bear, German Fair Ground Galloper
19th Century Carved Wooden Bear, German Fair Ground Galloper

19th Century Carved Wooden Bear, German Fair Ground Galloper

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Our bear comes from a country merry go round or Carousel, he is made made in solid wood, he has glass painted eyes and a broad saddle he probably sat two children on his back at once...

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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved Wood Carousel Style Ram Big Horn Sheep
Large Hand Carved Wood Carousel Style Ram Big Horn Sheep

Large Hand Carved Wood Carousel Style Ram Big Horn Sheep

Located in Topeka, KS

Our guess is that he was probably a stationary piece on a carousel or merry-go-round as he bears a saddle but there is no cutout for a pole.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

Rare Early Childrens Carousel Ride Bird Figure Antique Carnival Folk Art
Rare Early Childrens Carousel Ride Bird Figure Antique Carnival Folk Art

Rare Early Childrens Carousel Ride Bird Figure Antique Carnival Folk Art

Located in Forney, TX

Once this childrens carousel (also known as a merry-go-round in Europe, or roundabout in England) was setup, a small child would sit atop this figure, the ride manually operated by a...

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19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Iron

Le Manège de nuit et fête foraine
Le Manège de nuit et fête foraine

Le Manège de nuit et fête foraine

By Ferdinand du Puigaudeau

Located in New Orleans, LA

Ferdinand du Puigaudeau 1864-1930 French Le Manège de nuit et fête foraine (The Night Merry-Go-Round and Fair) Signed (center left) Oil on canvas A spirited evening carnival is t...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Canvas, Oil

L'Orangerie de Versailles - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat
L'Orangerie de Versailles - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

L'Orangerie de Versailles - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

By Louis Valtat

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Malraux) Paris (BNF) Paris (MNAM-CCI): Still-life with Apples and Tulips; Gladioli and Monkshood; Merry-go-round (1895-1896) Paris (Mus. d'Orsay) Paris (Mus. des Arts décoratifs) Par...

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1910s Fauvist Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Gustav Dentzel Carousel Horse
Original Gustav Dentzel Carousel Horse

Original Gustav Dentzel Carousel Horse

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H 58 in W 52 in D 12 in

Original Gustav Dentzel Carousel Horse

By Dentzel Carousel Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

The Whitneys bought the roller coaster in 1936 and the merry-go-round in 1942. Playland took up three city blocks and, in 1934, the Midway had 14 rides, 25 concessions, and 4 restaur...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Metal

Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist
Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist

Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist

By Maurice Kish

Located in Surfside, FL

The workers have come to manic life, have released themselves from the yoke of labor and have abandoned their master, the merry-go-round. They escape to different corners of the plea...

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Oil, Board

Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist
Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist

Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist

By Maurice Kish

Located in Surfside, FL

The workers have come to manic life, have released themselves from the yoke of labor and have abandoned their master, the merry-go-round. They escape to different corners of the plea...

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Oil, Board

Clown,  Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board
Clown,  Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board

Clown, Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board

By Maurice Kish

Located in Surfside, FL

The workers have come to manic life, have released themselves from the yoke of labor and have abandoned their master, the merry-go-round. They escape to different corners of the plea...

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Oil, Board

Stunning Antique Victorian circa 1880 Pitch Pine Carousel Horse Merry Go Round
Stunning Antique Victorian circa 1880 Pitch Pine Carousel Horse Merry Go Round

Stunning Antique Victorian circa 1880 Pitch Pine Carousel Horse Merry Go Round

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian Pitch Pine Carousel horse A very well made and good looking piece, it was originally made for a carousel as ment...

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Pine

Children's Miniature Carousel Motorbike, circa 1940s-1950s, France
Children's Miniature Carousel Motorbike, circa 1940s-1950s, France

Children's Miniature Carousel Motorbike, circa 1940s-1950s, France

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

From an early French children's carousel / merry-go-round. Amazing piece. Perfect proportions.

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Metal

Decorative Carnival Tapestry Decorated with Glass Beads
Decorative Carnival Tapestry Decorated with Glass Beads

Decorative Carnival Tapestry Decorated with Glass Beads

Located in Haarlem, NL

Antique Tapestry with a nice patine. It came from a Merry go Round from the 10" or 20". The cloth itself is 152cm wide and hangs by a nice decorated wooden curtain rail.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Textile, Wood, Beads, Glass

French 19th century style post impressionist painting - Fun Fair - Horse Degas
French 19th century style post impressionist painting - Fun Fair - Horse Degas

French 19th century style post impressionist painting - Fun Fair - Horse Degas

Located in Aartselaar, BE

This lovely painting has been exquisitely painted with swift and confident brush-strokes, it has a wonderfully vibrant colors and depicts two ladies enjoying a joyful ride on a carni...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wooden "Tivoli" Carousel Horse, 1840-1850
Wooden "Tivoli" Carousel Horse, 1840-1850

Wooden "Tivoli" Carousel Horse, 1840-1850

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H 58.27 in W 48.43 in D 17.33 in

Wooden "Tivoli" Carousel Horse, 1840-1850

Located in Kastrup, DK

Wooden carousel / merry-go-round horse made for the first carousel in Tivoli, Copenhagen, c. 1840-1850.

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Mid-19th Century German Other Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Pine

19th Century Carved Wooden Bear, German Fair Ground Galloper
19th Century Carved Wooden Bear, German Fair Ground Galloper

19th Century Carved Wooden Bear, German Fair Ground Galloper

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This charming if somewhat fearsome beast is a 19th century carved wooden bear he originates from the Black Forrest and has has detailed carving with Folk Art painted decoration Our b...

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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

Carousel Jumping Horse Illions Derby Racer by the Jewish Artist Marcus C.Illions
Carousel Jumping Horse Illions Derby Racer by the Jewish Artist Marcus C.Illions

Carousel Jumping Horse Illions Derby Racer by the Jewish Artist Marcus C.Illions

By Marcus Charles Illions 1

Located in Paris, France

He worked on Holy Ark carvings for shuls, as well as the merry-go-round animals for some carousels. The men behind Coney Island's entertainment, in particular, were not concerned wit...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

Clown,  Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board
Clown,  Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board

Clown, Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board

By Maurice Kish

Located in Surfside, FL

The workers have come to manic life, have released themselves from the yoke of labor and have abandoned their master, the merry-go-round. They escape to different corners of the plea...

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Oil, Board

18th  Century French Merry-Go-Round Horse
18th  Century French Merry-Go-Round Horse

18th Century French Merry-Go-Round Horse

Located in Fairhope, AL

This is a really nice large hand carved wood, French merry-go-round horse from the 18th century. It has a cast iron stand that goes very well with it.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved and Polychrome, Merry-Go-Round Putti
19th Century Carved and Polychrome, Merry-Go-Round Putti

19th Century Carved and Polychrome, Merry-Go-Round Putti

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Pair of matching left and right facing original putti figures purported to be from a very early merry go round in New Orleans. These have been in our possession for more than 50 years.

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Paint, Wood

Wooden Painted Carousel Ducks
Wooden Painted Carousel Ducks

Wooden Painted Carousel Ducks

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H 31 in W 26 in D 6 in

Wooden Painted Carousel Ducks

Located in New York, NY

Painted Merry-go-round/Carousel animals. Priced as INDIVIDUAL items.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Carved Wooden Carousel Rocking Horse
19th Century Victorian Carved Wooden Carousel Rocking Horse

19th Century Victorian Carved Wooden Carousel Rocking Horse

Located in London, GB

A charming late 19th century Victorian rocking horse, the richly carved galloper once forming part of a carousel or merry go round and now mounted upon wooden rockers.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Carousel Horse
Early 20th Century Carousel Horse

Early 20th Century Carousel Horse

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H 58 in W 58 in D 13 in

Early 20th Century Carousel Horse

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A large and charming carved wood carousel horse from a Long Island merry-go-round dating from the early 20th century.

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Carousel Back Plates
Pair of Carousel Back Plates

Pair of Carousel Back Plates

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H 26 in W 18 in

Pair of Carousel Back Plates

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Ripped from the heart of a demolished early 20th century merry-go-round, these Americana plates (there is a specific name for these that I used to know) covered the motor mechanism.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Metal

Child’s Wood Carousel Horse with Polychrome, Mohair, and Horse Hair, c. 1920
Child’s Wood Carousel Horse with Polychrome, Mohair, and Horse Hair, c. 1920

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 Merry Go Round

Materials

Metal, Brass

J. Hübner Carved Wood Carousel Horse,  Early 20th Century, Germany
J. Hübner Carved Wood Carousel Horse,  Early 20th Century, Germany

J. Hübner Carved Wood Carousel Horse, Early 20th Century, Germany

Located in Retie, BE

This piece of Carnival Art - funfair roundabout horse - Merry-go-round Horse dates circa 1910 and has sulfide eyes, a real tale and stirrups.

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Metal

Antique Carousel Horse by Karl Müller Germany, Hand-Carved wood, Late 19th Cent
Antique Carousel Horse by Karl Müller Germany, Hand-Carved wood, Late 19th Cent

Antique Carousel Horse by Karl Müller Germany, Hand-Carved wood, Late 19th Cent

Located in Retie, BE

This Carnival Horse used to be placed on a copper bar on the merry-go-round. The new owner can choose what to do with this one: To leave him- dans son jus, with great worn patina, t...

Category

Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

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Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Merry Go Round

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Silver Plate

Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse
Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse

Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse

$8,400

H 69.5 in W 58 in D 22.5 in

Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A remarkable large scale painted rocking horse decorated in the manner of a carousel horse. The white horse with brown mane and tail wears a red saddle on a blue blanket. The rump is...

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Horse Sculpture, Plaster and Paper, Rustic Style
Vintage French Horse Sculpture, Plaster and Paper, Rustic Style

Vintage French Horse Sculpture, Plaster and Paper, Rustic Style

Located in High Point, NC

A decorative sculpture of a horse made in France circa 1900. A simple, crested saddle rests upon this lovely patinated horse. Gleaming scarlet paint resides within the smiling mouth ...

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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

$4,189Sale Price|28% Off

H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 17.33 in

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...

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19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

$12,500

H 80 in W 81 in D 92 in

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY"  c. 1880s - W6054
Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY"  c. 1880s - W6054

Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY" c. 1880s - W6054

$1,160Sale Price|60% Off

H 36 in W 52 in D 9 in

Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY" c. 1880s - W6054

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a great Carousel Horse that came from an estate in Buffalo, NY. It was made in the early 1900s and is in good condition. The horse is sitting on a metal pole made by a person...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Metal

Juvenile Carousel Horse
Juvenile Carousel Horse

Juvenile Carousel Horse

$5,470Sale Price|20% Off

H 32 in W 38 in D 9 in

Juvenile Carousel Horse

By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker

Located in Nantwich, GB

Old juvenile wooden carousel horse in the style of Charles I D Loof and Gustav Denzil 1911. Loof built carousels in Coney Island in 1876. In his lifetime Charles Loof built more tha...

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20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

Delightful Early 19th Century Horse Tricycle
Delightful Early 19th Century Horse Tricycle

Delightful Early 19th Century Horse Tricycle

$3,250

H 24.63 in W 28.25 in D 18 in

Delightful Early 19th Century Horse Tricycle

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming early 19th century child's horse tricycle in wood and iron. A wonderful accent piece.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Iron

Painted Rocking Horse
Painted Rocking Horse

Painted Rocking Horse

$4,800

H 46 in W 69 in D 13 in

Painted Rocking Horse

Located in Washington, DC

A painted rocking horse, with original mane, tail, saddle, bridel and original old paint.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Juvenile Carousel Horse.
Juvenile Carousel Horse.

Juvenile Carousel Horse.

$5,470Sale Price|20% Off

H 37 in W 39 in D 9 in

Juvenile Carousel Horse.

Located in Nantwich, GB

Carved wooden juvenile carousel horse adorned with roses. A similar horse is in operation on the Bushnell Park carousel. Carved in the style of Charles Carmel who immigrated to the U...

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20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

Massive Antique Folk Art Candle Driven Tiered Windmill Form "Carousel"
Massive Antique Folk Art Candle Driven Tiered Windmill Form "Carousel"

Massive Antique Folk Art Candle Driven Tiered Windmill Form "Carousel"

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic Folk Art Candle-Powered Carousel in the form of a Tiered and Steepled Gazebo. Carved and painted wood in green and off-white with gilt details, Multiple tiers with a center s...

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

Antique American Carousel Horse Carnival Ride Attrib Charles Dare
Antique American Carousel Horse Carnival Ride Attrib Charles Dare

Antique American Carousel Horse Carnival Ride Attrib Charles Dare

Located in Forney, TX

A charming antique, circa 1920, American track machine carousel horse amusement ride attributed to legendary carver Charles W. Dare Company (United States), now mounted on a custom r...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood, Paint

Carousel Horse, Wood, Hand-Painted, 1910, Atelier Hübner & Poeppig, Germany.
Carousel Horse, Wood, Hand-Painted, 1910, Atelier Hübner & Poeppig, Germany.

Carousel Horse, Wood, Hand-Painted, 1910, Atelier Hübner & Poeppig, Germany.

Located in Paris, FR

Carved Horse Wood Hand Painted, Decoration in Brass From Fairground art, 1910. From Germany, Neustadt sur Orla Atelier Hübner & Poeppig

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Early 20th Century German Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

20th Century Belgium Wooden Hand Carved and Hand Painted Child's Rocking Horse
20th Century Belgium Wooden Hand Carved and Hand Painted Child's Rocking Horse

20th Century Belgium Wooden Hand Carved and Hand Painted Child's Rocking Horse

$849Sale Price|50% Off

H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in

20th Century Belgium Wooden Hand Carved and Hand Painted Child's Rocking Horse

Located in Sofia, BG

Charming wooden rocking horse beautifully painted in nice colours in very good condition. There are few cracks but they do not affect the stability of the piece. Belgium, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Continental Carousel Galloping Horse Mounted on Metal Stand
Early 20th Century Continental Carousel Galloping Horse Mounted on Metal Stand

Early 20th Century Continental Carousel Galloping Horse Mounted on Metal Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite continental foal baby horse from the early 20th century mounted on iron base. This joyful foal is caught in mid leap as it’s possibly just learning how to gallop. See ho...

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Early 20th Century European Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Metal

Antique Children Carousel Horse, Germany late 19th Century
Antique Children Carousel Horse, Germany late 19th Century

Antique Children Carousel Horse, Germany late 19th Century

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Children Carousel Horse, Germany late 19th Century A wooden carved children's carousel, stallion with polychrome painting, made in Germany in the late 19th century. Original...

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Late 19th Century German Other Antique Merry Go Round

Materials

Wood

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Antique Merry Go Round For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique merry go round for your home. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every antique merry go round was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique merry go round, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique merry go round, those designed in folk art and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique merry go round over the years, but those crafted by Marcus Charles Illions are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Merry Go Round?

An antique merry go round can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,219, while the lowest priced sells for $1,800 and the highest can go for as much as $158,500.