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Vintage Carnival Items

Elegant French Antique Color Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Vintage Deco
Located in Barcelona, ES
patina further accentuates its allure, making it a truly unique and cherished item. Unlock the potential
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Paper

Original "Holland - America Line" vintage cruise line travel poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Original Holland – America Line original vintage cruise ship travel poster. Archivally linen-backed
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1960s American Modern Figurative Prints

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Offset

Ornate Maltese Cross Brooch With Molded Glass & Rhinestones By Florenza, 1960s
By Florenza
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2.25" x 2.25" - Gold plated - Carnival glass cabochons - Purple glass focal
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Stunning Antique Victorian circa 1880 Pitch Pine Carousel Horse Merry Go Round
Located in GB
sold as seen and as listed. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Pine

Michael Garman Yesterdays News Cityscape Shadowbox Diorama Sculpture 30"
By Michael Garman
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1970’s diorama / shadowbox sculpture titled Yesterday’s News by Michael Garmin. This
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Shooting Gallery
By Kat Flyn
Located in New Orleans, LA
an old arcade shooting gallery. Throughout the 1800s, right up until the 1960s, carnival games often
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Shooting Gallery
Shooting Gallery
H 45.72 in W 30.48 in D 48.26 in

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Mughal Gripoix Glass Floral Brooch By Sphinx, 1960s
By sphinx
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 1.75" in diameter - Gold plated - Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald-colored "Gripoix" style poured glass cabochons - By Sphinx (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s ...
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Brooches

19th Century French Polychrome Carved Horse Sculpture
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century French polychrome carved horse sculpture circa 1840 Decorative wooden horse sculpture in its original polychrome painted finish Measures: H 50 x W 40 x D 11 cm. ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Wood

German Hand Carved Wood and Painted Carousel Horse with Saddle Seat 19th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with flowing mane, hairy tail, upholstered saddle seat, original glass eyes, and mounted on a wrought iron scrolled brac...
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Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
Intricate, painstaking detail is featured in this rare and magnificent, hand-carved, Black Forest chalet clock, which has professionally restored woodwork. If you look closely at the...
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Walnut

David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

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Rattan, Maple

Vintage Leonetto Cappiello Cognac Monnet Art Deco Advertising Poster
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Cognac Monnet poster by Leonetto Cappiello. Featuring a sun in the glass, this poster by Cappiello visually represents the warmth of the drink as sunshine bursts out of th...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Posters

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Paper

Sphinx Gripoix Jeweled Maltese Cross Pin Brooch in Gold, 20th Century
By sphinx
Located in Milford, DE
This glamorous 20th century Maltese cross pin is decorated with green cabochons & emerald crystals. For a sophisticated and stylish look! Gold-plated. Made by Sphinx. Marks / hallm...
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20th Century Retro Brooches

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Cross Style Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Possibly 1960's or 1980's version of large Maltese cross style pin featuring faux coral and faux lapis cabochons, encrusted in rhinestones set in antiqued gold plated metal. Pin clo...
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

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Gold Plate

Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Cross Style Pin
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Cross Style Pin
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W 3 in D 1.3 in L 2.7 in
Magnificent Full Size Carousel Horse
Located in Nantwich, GB
This truly magnificent old 20th century full size carved wooden carousel horse is carved in the style of Denzil. This beautiful animal has been in a private collection for more than...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Ipswich LNER Mr Pickwick The Ancient House
By Fred Taylor
Located in London, GB
Original vintage LNER train travel poster for Ipswich featuring stunning artwork by the notable painter and poster artist Fred Taylor (1875-1963) titled Mr. Pickwick The Ancient Hous...
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Vintage 1920s British Posters

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Paper

French Safe of the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
French safe of the 19th Century in iron, wood and other materials. Decoration painted with a drawer. With key. Dimensions: 165 x 80 x 62 cm. good conditions.
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

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Iron

French Safe of the 19th Century
French Safe of the 19th Century
H 64.97 in W 31.5 in D 24.41 in
Exceptional 18th Century Oak Boiserie Panel from Chateau Saint-Maclou, Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This fabulous hand-carved boiseries or wooden panel was recently purchased from the Chateau St. Maclou in Normandy, France. Rooms of boiseries had design motifs that were kept the sa...
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Antique 1750s French Architectural Elements

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Oak

Jean Vitau 3 Brooch Pins Flower Humingbird Bird Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
This is a trio of three signed Jean Vitau Brooch Pins with a Flower and two Birds, Hummingbird, set with Sapphires, Diamonds, Tsavorite Green Garnets, Yellow Sapphires, Rubies, and P...
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

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Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite,...

Carved Wooden Juvenile Carousel Camel
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Nantwich, GB
Rare carved wooden carousel camel with a monkey on its back. In the style of Charles Loof. Requires little restoration. Part of a private collection for more than 40 years.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Victorian Humming Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This charming gold brooch from the 1880's features a real South American Violetear hummingbird head with etched gold wings and ruby cabochon eyes. The Victorians were obsessed with n...
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

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10k Gold

Victorian Humming Bird Brooch
Victorian Humming Bird Brooch
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W 1 in D 0.75 in L 2.5 in
Bandol 1930s French Travel Poster, Sports, Ski, Andre Bermond
By Andre Bermond
Located in Bath, Somerset
We love the beautiful Art Deco design by artist Andre Bermond that features on this original 1930s French Bandol travel poster. Bandol is a modern resort area in Europe which began...
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20th Century French Decorative Art

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Linen, Paper

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Jean Jansem Original Nude Drawing Authentic Modern Artwork Female Male Portrait
By Jean Jansem
Located in Bloomington, MN
Option Offers Now: The item up for sale is a very rare and Authentic, Original Graphite Drawing of an
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20th Century Expressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Jean Jansem Original Ink Drawing HAND SIGNED Authentic Artwork Portrait Framed
By Jean Jansem
Located in Bloomington, MN
BEST OFFER Option Offers Now: The item up for sale is a very rare and Authentic, Original Ink Drawing
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20th Century Expressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Jean Jansem Ink Drawing HAND SIGNED Authentic Origianl Artwork Female Portrait
By Jean Jansem
Located in Bloomington, MN
BEST OFFER Option Offers Now: The item up for sale is a very rare and Authentic, Original Ink Drawing
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Andre Normil Large Original Oil Painting On Board Signed Landscape Modern Art
By Andre Normil
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Moulding and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sale
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20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Jean Jansem Oil Painting On Canvas Original Female Portrait Signed Art Framed
By Jean Jansem
Located in Bloomington, MN
with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sale is a Very Rare, Oil
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Jean Jansem Original Oil Painting On Canvas Female Dancer Ballerina Signed Art
By Jean Jansem
Located in Bloomington, MN
with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sale is a Very Rare, Oil
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Jean Jansem Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Female Portrait Child Artwork
By Jean Jansem
Located in Bloomington, MN
with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sale is a Very Rare, Oil
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20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Femmes Au Marche Original
By Jean Jansem
Located in Bloomington, MN
with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sale is a Very Rare, Oil
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Femmes Au Marche Original
Femmes Au Marche Original
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H 14 in W 9.5 in
Two-Sided Vintage Wooden Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
item was found in Montreal , Quebec
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Antique Early 1900s Canadian Carnival Art

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Wood

Vintage Oliver Hardy Theatre Papier Mâché Head / Mask
Located in London, GB
This lot is a wonderful example of a vintage English handmade papier mâché hardy theater head. It’s
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Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Paper

1930s Vintage English Antique Coconut Shy Stand/Fairground/Amusement
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1930s vintage coconut shy originally used at Coles Fairground Exeter, the coconut shy has various
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Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Carnival Art

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Pine

Vintage Fairground Jiminy Cricket Figurine on Iron Swing, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
check up. We sell this carnival object as a decorative item, eyecatcher, statue, Nostalgic object
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Iron

Original English Hand Painted Wooden Vintage Fairground Dodgems Sign
Located in London, GB
Dodgems fairground sign. This item is hand made from sectioned wood, hand painted and still in its
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Vintage 1960s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head
Located in London, GB
Huge paper mâché Carnival / Fairground Winston Churchill decorative rare item The item for sale
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Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Paper

1960s Carousel BMW 1500 Car by Hennecke Germany
By Hennecke
Located in Antwerp, BE
! This vintage BMW car was made in the 1960s by Hennecke , a German leader in producing fairground
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Wood

1960s Carousel BMW 1500 Car by Hennecke Germany
1960s Carousel BMW 1500 Car by Hennecke Germany
H 27.56 in W 83.47 in D 37.41 in
Huge Papier Mâché Hat
Located in London, GB
Huge papier mâché hat The item for sale is a very rare vintage circa 1960s French handmade papier
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Paper

Huge Papier Mâché Hat
Huge Papier Mâché Hat
H 13 in W 17 in D 22 in
1970s Space Age Carousel Shuttle/Capsule Sputnik Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marvelous Vintage Special Carousel / fairground Sputnik Capsule, space age space shuttle, space
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Carnival Art

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Fiberglass

Sweet Sixties Convertible Buick Carousel Car
By L'Autopède
Located in Antwerp, BE
, Showroom Garage or Collectable item for the Vintage Car Lover.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Carnival Art

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Metal

Sweet Sixties Convertible Buick Carousel Car
Sweet Sixties Convertible Buick Carousel Car
H 31.89 in W 71.66 in D 33.47 in
Original Fairground Art Large Double Sided Target
Located in Nottingham, GB
Painting Weight 7 kg. Our original vintage items are reclaimed from industrial & public settings and
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Carnival Art

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Metal

1980s Metal Carousel Police Jeep by L' Autopède Belgium , Type Renegade Jeep
By L'Autopède
Located in Antwerp, BE
making Metal Carousel Rides. The quantity of items created and made by Alain like this Jeep was not that
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Carnival Art

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Metal

Wooden Carnival Panel Shooting Gallery
Located in Antwerp, BE
carnival art - funfair items. Great old used patina.  
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Decorative Art

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Wood

Wooden Carnival Panel Shooting Gallery
Wooden Carnival Panel Shooting Gallery
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 1.07 in
1950s Wooden Carousel Kids Caravan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Wooden Fairground Children's Caravan. Unique Authentic item from the 1950s. This one was
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Wood

1950s Wooden Carousel Kids Caravan
1950s Wooden Carousel Kids Caravan
H 53.94 in W 37.41 in D 66.93 in
Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask
Located in London, GB
colour as you can see in the photos provided. The item is made up of vintage super thin (Rare) papier
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Masks

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Paper

Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask
Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask
H 11 in W 13 in D 11 in
Rare French Suite of Oak Art Deco Brown Saddle Leather Sofa & Pair of Armchairs
Located in GB
description pertaining to the condition. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Living Room Sets

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Leather, Oak

Vintage Red Wooden Folk Art Fairground Spinner Wheel
Located in London, GB
Vintage Fairground Wooden Handmade Folk Art Spinner – Rare and decorative item. For sale is an
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Handcrafted Pair of English Fairground Panels
Located in London, GB
examples would have been placed in a run against a vintage fairground attraction of sorts, screwed into the
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Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Folksy Hand Carved Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask from Tyrol
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Folksy hand carved Tyrolian carnival fasnet mask from Tyrol. A vintage folksy wooden carved
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

1960s Blue Carnival Glass & Aurora Borealis Art Deco Style Earrings By Florenza
By Florenza
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1.25" x 1" - Gold plated - Iridescent blue carnival glass
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Hermès Vintage Silk Scarf Venise Venezia Italia Philippe Ledoux 1970 Rare
By Hermès
Located in FR
carnival masks This scarf has been designed by Philippe Ledoux in 1970 Rare scarf, a master piece, to be
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1970s French Scarves

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Large Amethyst Simplicity Swung Vase by L.E. Smith
By L.E. Smith Glass Company
Located in Topeka, KS
with Contemporary Carnival Glass with their first two items in Contemporary Carnival - John F Kennedy
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Three Strand Peacock Oil Slick Beaded Bracelet, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 7.5" length - Three strands of iridescent purple carnival glass beads - Strung
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Beaded Bracelets

Hermès "Le Carnaval De Venise" Jacquard Silk Twill Scarf by Hubert de Watrigant.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Carnaval de Venise" or French for "The Carnival in Venice" depicts one of the oldest carnivals in Europe
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1990s French Scarves

Vintage Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Dallas, TX
This wonderful carnival gaming wheel is a nice piece of vintage Americana. The gamewheel color is a
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20th Century American Carnival Art

Vintage Carnival Skill Game with Balls
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a really cool vintage Carnival Game of Skill where you roll the balls down the gameboard
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Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Vintage Carnival Skill Game with Balls
Vintage Carnival Skill Game with Balls
H 13 in W 64.5 in D 20.75 in
Vintage Carnival Gaming Wheel on Stand
By Ace Tent Amusement Company
Located in Culver City, CA
This interesting American carnival wheel is thought to be from the 1940's. The stand is from the
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20th Century American Carnival Art

Twelve Carnival Bottles
Located in San Francisco, CA
One Dozen fabulous vintage carnival bottles. Remember knocking these over with a ball for prizes
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20th Century American Carnival Art

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Metal

Twelve Carnival Bottles
Twelve Carnival Bottles
H 12 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Large Circus Carnival Knock Down Cats
Located in Dallas, TX
These large vintage Knock Down Cats or Punks were once part of a Circus or Carnival game. Both of
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20th Century American Carnival Art

Vinatge Gaming Wheel from a Carnival / Circus
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a wonderful piece of vintage Americana and Carnival memorabilia. The wheel of chance with
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Collection of Carnival / Circus Signs on custom made stands.
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a group of vintage carnival signs that were used along the Midway for various games. Four
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Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

A Collection of Three Knock Down Dolls from a Carnival or Circus
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a nice collection of three vintage Knock Down Dolls or Punks from a Carnival or Circus. All
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20th Century American Carnival Art

Vintage Gambling Wheel
Located in Culver City, CA
and add interest to most settings. Jefferson West Antiques offer a selection of antique and vintage
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

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Wood

Giant Vintage Fiberglass Robot Pop Art Display Sculpture
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Certainly one of the most unique items we've come across! Originally part of a carnival ride, this
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Vintage 1970s American Carnival Art

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Steel

Rare Vintage French Glass Balloon Forms, 1930s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
play and create with them. Very rare decorative items. One glass piece is approximately 23 cm high
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Carnival Art

Vintage Hand-Painted Canvas All-Girl Freak Show Banner
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Seattle, WA
Created in the late 1940s to advertise an all-girl freak show and side show. This item has been
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Steel

Handmade Crepe-Paper Clown Shirt Costume
Located in Madison, WI
Vintage handmade clown costume of white cotton. Ecru trim and royal blue flower buttons are made of
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20th Century American Carnival Art

New York Musical Carousel
Located in New York, NY
item for the most discerning collector of vintage toys. This beautiful piece lights up, the horses move
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Vintage 1970s American Carnival Art

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Wood

New York Musical Carousel
New York Musical Carousel
H 15 in W 18 in D 13 in
Walmsley and Wood Vintage Circus Sign, Large
Located in Dallas, TX
, Carnival and Circus items on 1stdibs and at GriffinTradin.com ***
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20th Century American Carnival Art

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Wood

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    Determining authentic vintage Céline items will depend on what you are purchasing. In general, Céline is a luxury brand and the materials and stitching of any item will be high-quality. Check for genuine leather, straight stitching and fabrics that are not piled or scratchy. If unsure, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of any Céline item. Shop a wide range Céline clothes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
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    The older something is, the more valuable it probably is. Vintage items that are usually worth more now than when they were first created or designed include jewelry, clothing, books, magazines, furniture and decor.