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Pair of Original Hand-Painted Wooden Fairground Signage, circa 1950s

$4,315.45per set
$5,394.31per set20% Off
£3,116per set
£3,895per set20% Off
€3,665.12per set
€4,581.40per set20% Off
CA$5,870.83per set
CA$7,338.54per set20% Off
A$6,523.79per set
A$8,154.74per set20% Off
CHF 3,418.54per set
CHF 4,273.17per set20% Off
MX$80,002.66per set
MX$100,003.32per set20% Off
NOK 43,601.43per set
NOK 54,501.78per set20% Off
SEK 41,018.62per set
SEK 51,273.28per set20% Off
DKK 27,354.90per set
DKK 34,193.62per set20% Off
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About the Item

When in use, the panels were linked together with couplings to form an oval shape and the mechanics of the fairground ride would sit within the centre. Each panel was numbered on the reverse, 1 to 8. The two panels for sale are numbered 2 and 8. Both are intricately hand-painted on the front and coated with a protective layer in an attempt to slow the degradation of the bright colours used. The reverse of the two panels is painted in the original orange. Flaking is present on the corners and to the sides, consistent with age. From a private collection in Margate on the South Coast of England. Price is for the pair. Circa 1950s. Additional information: H 39 cm (H 15.3 inches) L 212 cm (L 84.2 inches).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 83.47 in (212 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Faversham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 10431stDibs: LU7929232182332

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