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Place of Origin: British
Litho Circus Poster, Clown and Circus Scenes, Willsons Leicester
Located in Antwerp, BE
Litho circus poster with clown and lots of circus scenes. A colorful Art Deco lithographic circus Poster - circus affiche printed by Willsons Show Printers Leicester ( England - UK ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco British Carnival Art

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Paper

1960s English Carnival Sign
Located in High Point, NC
1960s carnival art sign from England. It is advertising a cake walk on one side of the sign, and on the back has a charming message "Have a nice Victorian day". Great sign for any co...
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1960s Folk Art Vintage British Carnival Art

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Wood

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 Carnival Art

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Linen

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 British Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

Mid-20th Century English Papier Mache Giraffe Puppet Head
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century English Papier Mache Giraffe Puppet Head A charming example of a mid-20th Century English Papier Mache giraffe puppet head. M...
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1950s Folk Art Vintage British Carnival Art

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Paper

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 carou...
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1920s Edwardian Vintage British Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Giraffe Carousel Ride, England, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
56 Inch tall Giraffe carousel ride. England, circa 1920. Carved wooden giraffe in original hand painted finish with large glass eyes. Measure...
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20th Century British Carnival Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century circus balancing balls. We share what we love, and we love these rare early 20th century hand crafted wood and glass mirror English circus balancing balls. Each section is hand crafted using pins...
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1920s Folk Art Vintage British Carnival Art

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Mirror, Wood

Scratch Built Fairground Wheel
Located in London, GB
Scratch built fairground wheel Mounted on a bespoke cast iron detachable support stand, this unique, folk art, scratch-built fairground roulette wheel is still in fully working order. We would say dated from the mid-20th Century the wheel is made from an old bicycle...
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1950s Folk Art Vintage British Carnival Art

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Metal

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 Mid-Century Modern British Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century English Folk Art Jig Doll
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century English Folk Art Jig Doll We are proud to offer a late 19th century hand carved, painted Folk Art English jigger doll example. Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate 'toys' for adults or children. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance...
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1890s Folk Art Antique British Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Carnival Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cool pair of vintage carnival fun house mirrors. Both are convex mirrors in a black wood frame. Mirrors are made of Lucite not glass. So...
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1960s Vintage British Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

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 Folk Art Antique British Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

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 Folk Art Vintage British Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

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Ink Pads for Fabrics, India, Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
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Located in Antwerp, BE
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Located in Southampton, GB
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Located in Nottingham, GB
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Circa 1900 English Grotesques Carved Fairground Panel Orton & Spooner Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
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Located in Norwich, GB
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