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Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel

$1,424.97
£1,040
€1,213.10
CA$1,951.86
A$2,170.89
CHF 1,133.57
MX$26,417.44
NOK 14,477.44
SEK 13,577.29
DKK 9,053.86
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About the Item

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 stopper still in place. Stood on a 4-tier raised platform and still with all its original painted surface present. A great piece of interior décor and fun piece of fairground history. Dimensions in inches: H 72” x W 20” x D 20” Age: Eary 20th Century Origin: France Condition: Aged This item shows natural wear and aging, with faded paint and missing detail as shown in the photos provided. The faded painted surface is chalky and dry, missing in sections with a natural deep patination and loss of surface colour in sections shown in the photos provided. One of the foot supports has a crack going through as shown but this is firmly in place and doesn’t affect the balance or structure apart from visually. We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 72 in (182.88 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304238589672

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