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Antique American Amusement Park Motorcycle Painted Carousel Carnival Ride 1940s

About the Item

Antique American carnival amusement park, carousel motorcycle ride, from the late 1940s. A fabulous late 1940s motorcycle carousel ride, the motorcycle body is made of wood and is hand-painted on both sides, on close inspection it seems to be the original paint & also most all of it remains, with some minor expected losses. The headlight & wheel guards are made of polished steel, the base is made of cast-iron where the ride was bolted to the carousel. The seat has had the fabric/vinyl replaced in recent years, the handle bars are made of steel and have the original grips, condition is rather remarkable & original, the motorcycle is freestanding it is robust & very sturdy and will support a substantial human. This ride is one of the earliest motorcycles produced for carousels and merry-go-rounds and is ready to grace your space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1940s
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-110921stDibs: LU4876145167082

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