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Early 20th Century scratch built fairground roulette wheel

$1,086.04
£800
€937.85
CA$1,495.49
A$1,673.73
CHF 876.14
MX$20,332.77
NOK 11,124.72
SEK 10,498.07
DKK 6,998

About the Item

Early 20th Century scratch built fairground roulette wheel A unique example of an early 20th Century scratch built fairground roulette wheel. With a solid brass central weighted nob and aged thick cast metal nails for the outside clicker section. Its all hand painted with a nice decorative triangle edge. Dimensions in inches: H 23” x W 23” x D 5” Age: Early 20th Century Origin: England Condition: Aged In overall very presentable good solid condition, the metal areas have elements of rust over paint and some painted has flaked of as shown across most this item. The wheel weighs close to 7kg as it’s a solid piece of wood. Section supported at the rear. 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: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304245523972

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