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Antique Carnival Game

Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
the late 18th Century. This antique metal gaming wheel with red painted number, is a great addition to
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Carnival Game

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Metal

Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
$850
H 33.63 in W 23.75 in D 23.875 in
Early Carnival Midway 7.5 Foot Tall Game Wheel Monterey with Gooseneck Light
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic giant carnival game wheel with applied scenic Monterey theme. All original surface paint
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Monumental Antique Folk Art Carnival Double Target Game Board
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare monumental fairground double target game board inscribed “ 3 Darts for 2d and Score 25 or
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Large 19th Century Painted Game Wheel
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large 19th century wooden gaming wheel with hand-painted face including numbers and central
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Carnival Game

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Metal

Antique Early Gambling Folk Art Gaming Device, Holtz
Located in Forney, TX
carnivals, casino, traveling country fair, amusement parks, boardwalk game boards, circus shows, fundraiser
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Metal, Iron

19thc Wooden Folk Art Gaming Wheel with Original Red Paint Cardinal Design
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Folk Art gaming wheel featuring four cardinals and hand painted numbers, it retains the
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Metal

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Antique Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique carnival game wheel.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Metal

Antique Carnival Game Wheel
Antique Carnival Game Wheel
H 24 in W 24 in D 3.5 in
Original American Early 20th Century Carnival Game Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Original early 20th century carnival game head.
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

French Papier Mâché "Passe Boule" Carnival Game Harold Lloyd Figure, Early 1920s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This rare French papier mâché "passe-boules" carnival game in the shape of Harold Lloyd. The Harold
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1920s French Other Antique Carnival Game

Antique Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique original American game wheel.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Metal

Antique Game Wheel
Antique Game Wheel
H 4 in Dm 31 in
Homemade Gaming Wheel
Located in Sheffield, MA
Primitive construction and hand lettering contribute to the charm of this homemade game wheel which
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Pine

Homemade Gaming Wheel
Homemade Gaming Wheel
H 30.25 in W 17.5 in D 8.25 in
Huge Americana Floor Model Wheel of Fortune, "The Green Star, " on Great Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Arcade Americana Folk Art gaming wheel of fortune floor model in vivid color on wood stand
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Houston, TX
Step right up and take a chance on this vintage carnival game wheel. In really good condition this
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19th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Metal

Carnival Game Wheel
Carnival Game Wheel
H 13.5 in Dm 14 in
Early Colorful Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic handpainted carnival gaming wheel. Excellent paint surface and numbering detail. Found in
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Iron

Antique American Carnival Game Wheel, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique American carnival game wheel, early 20th century Fine old antique game wheel for
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Carnival Game

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Iron

Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
Painted carnival game wheel of chance in original paint
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Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Carnival Game

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Metal

19th Century French Ball Toss Carnival Game "Passe Boule"
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Mid-19th century ball toss carnival game known as "Passe Boule" often depicting a figure to be
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Late 19th Century French Antique Carnival Game

Early 20th Century English Tavern or Carnival Game "Aunt Sally"
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Edwardian game of Aunt Sally, a traditional pub garden or carnival game, origins dating back to the
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Early 20th Century English Antique Carnival Game

Early 20th Century Carnival Game
Located in Surrey, BC
Five wooden bottles with ball, original paint in untouched condition
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1920s American Antique Carnival Game

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Leather, Wood

American Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
Excellent floor model on stand with full functioning spin. This wheel is a hand-painted example pre prohibition and like dates from the first quarter of the 19th century. Multi colo...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Set of Six Vintage Horse and Jockey Carnival Game Pieces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming set of six carnival game horse racing remnants crafted in wood, hand painted and numbered
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Early 20th Century American Sporting Art Antique Carnival Game

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Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Carnival Spinning Jumbo Carny Trick Gamewheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 20th century carny made carnival game wheel. Spinning arrow appears to have been gaffed
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Iron

French Ball Toss Rabbit
Located in Houston, TX
Charming Papier Mache Figure of a Rabbit From a Carnival Game. Used as a Ball or Bean Bag Toss.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Carnival Game

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Wood, Papier Mâché

French Ball Toss Rabbit
French Ball Toss Rabbit
H 37.5 in W 17 in D 15 in
Pair of Antique Cast Alloy Fun Fair Soccer Players
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of very decorative antique soccer players from a fun fair carnival game Great patina and
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Carnival Game

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Aluminum

Antique Casino Carnival Gambling Game Wheel Wood and Iron
By Evans Gaming Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique tabletop gaming wheel. Most likely made by Evan's gaming company. Graphic painted dice in
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1910s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Giant Carnival Midway Game Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very large graphic carnival midway game wheel. See close-ups to view the nicely alligatored paint
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Giant Carnival Midway Game Wheel
Giant Carnival Midway Game Wheel
H 60 in W 60 in D 6 in
Papier-Mâché Carnival Ball Toss Game
Located in Culver City, CA
Pierrot clown and portly chef with gaping open mouths.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Wooden Carnival Ring Toss Game, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Original black, red and white paint with wood peg in the centre.
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Wood, Paint

Fairground Folk Art Knock Down English Game
Located in London, GB
or carnival game, origins dating back to the 17th century in which player would throw sticks or
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Carnival Game

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Linen, Pine

Large Size American Carnival Double Gaming Wheel "Choice of Stand"
Located in Savannah, GA
This large size double very colorful standing carnival wheel is an incredibly rare gaming device
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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Metal

1920s Antique Double-Sided Hand-Painted Game/Carnival Wheel, New York
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s antique double-sided hand-painted game/carnival wheel. Aranee Doll Co. New York, Nice bright
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Bronze, Steel

Quoits Tavern Game
Located in London, GB
Item: Antique Quoits Tavern Game This lot is an antique quoits tavern game, this game would have
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1890s European Victorian Antique Carnival Game

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Hardwood

Quoits Tavern Game
Quoits Tavern Game
H 15 in W 19 in D 21 in
Painted Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
Painted game wheel in original paint. Strong colors on both side with pin nails surrounding outer
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Metal

Rare Fairground’s Game
Located in Culver City, CA
Hand painted game in original condition. The player would throw a ball at the target, which set off
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Early 20th Century English Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Rare Fairground’s Game
Rare Fairground’s Game
H 41.5 in W 24.25 in D 5 in
Passe-Boules Fairground Game
Located in London, GB
Antique Passe-Boules French fairground game A rare French Passé-boules ball toss game circa 1920
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1920s French Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Passe-Boules Fairground Game
Passe-Boules Fairground Game
H 30 in W 20 in L 30 in
Rare 19th Century Early American Game Board Folk Art Primitive Roulette Game
Located in Manhasset, NY
A rare and unusual American 19th century wooden Folk Art game similar to roulette in that a marble
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Game of Chance Spinning Wheel
Located in Nantucket, MA
Game of chance gaming wheel vibrantly painted with red, yellow, green and black with 20 randomly
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Fairground Coin Toss Board Game
Located in London, GB
Antique French fairground coin toss board game with original coins This lot is a very unique
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Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Fairground Coin Toss Board Game
Fairground Coin Toss Board Game
H 36 in W 36 in D 2 in
Two-Sided Vintage Wooden Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
This is a two sided wooden game wheel with very nice graphic details is in original finish. This
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Early 1900s Canadian Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Early 20th century Passe Boule Fairground Amusement Game
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Passe Boule Fairground Amusement Game Dimensions: H 29” x W 18” x D 12” Weight
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1920s French Late Victorian Antique Carnival Game

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Paper

Early 20thc Original Painted Red, white Blue Game Wheel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY ORIGINAL HAND PAINTED GAME WHEEL .ORIGINAL RED,WHITE & BLUE PAINT.THE INSIDE HAVE FOUR OPEN
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Iron

Antique French Folk Art Fairground Pierrot Shooting Target Game by Saussine
Located in London, GB
, Antique Pierrot, Carnival Antique, Folk Art Antique. Antique Folk Art Fairground Shooting Target Game
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1920s French Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Metal

Wheel Of Fortune
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Wheel of Fortune polychrome carnival game with spinner.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Carnival Game

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Steel

Wheel Of Fortune
H 28 in W 23.5 in
Figural Steeplechase Horse and Rider, Early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
carnival game. A wonderful piece of Folk Art.
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Early 20th Century Antique Carnival Game

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Wood, Paint

Set of Three Circa Circa 1910 Shooting Targets
Located in Hudson, NY
the designs of these 3 whimsical and fantastic targets. Possibly part of a larger carnival game
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1910s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Iron

1930 s Black Americana Folk Art "Penny Catch" Carnival Game Large
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very rare and highly unusual American Folk Art Carnival game circa 1930 / 1940. The piece
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Wood, Paint

Antique American Hand Made Painted Wheel of Fortune Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century antique handmade and painted wheel of fortune carnival game wheel. This is a
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Metal

Carnival Ball Tossing Knockdowns "Ligne, " French, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
. This brightly colored late 19th century carnival game is in excellent original paint and is made of
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1890s French Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Composition

Rare Antique Early American Carnival Coin Toss Game Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce American carnival coin toss game. The rare and unusual antique hand carved and painted
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Wood, Paint

Carnival Ball Tossing Knockdowns, French, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
Smaller type "portable" carnival bean toss game with three figures; a Frenchman on one end, an
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1910s French Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Composition

Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Game Wheel
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Stunning black painted Americana Folk Art gambling wheel. Patina is fantastic Great hardware Measurements are 25.25 in x 35 in high x 8.25 in 22-3/4 in base. 15lbs total weight...
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Wall Mount Game Wheel
Located in Newfoundland, PA
What a great addition this would make to your home Folk Art game wheel, measuring 31 in x 34.5
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Antique Haviland Offner Limoges France Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot Cups Saucers
By Haviland Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Carnival and an elaborate game service bearing the pattern Haviland custom designed for President
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Carnival Game

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Porcelain

Antique Animated Carnival Game
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique hand made animated carnival game. Original paint.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Antique Animated Carnival Game
Antique Animated Carnival Game
H 58 in W 23 in D 5 in
Original H.C Evans Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Sheffield, MA
Step right up! Pick a number and win! Red , yellow and black, this fabulous carnival game wheel was
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

American Carnival Game Wheel and Board
Located in Sheffield, MA
your side!!! This great 1920's carnival game wheel and original board is a piece of our history and art
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

American Carnival game wheel and Board
Located in Sheffield, MA
side!!!. this great 1920's carnival game wheel on original board is a piece of our history and art. It
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

1900 s American Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
1900's American Folk Art Carnival hand painted double sided Game wheel.It still spins perfectly. It
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Early 20th Century Antique Carnival Game

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Iron

Great Carnival Game-39 Carved And Painted Ducks!
Located in Clear Spring, MD
Fresh from Michigan, these comical ducks were used in a carnival ring toss game. Each is hand
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Wood, Paint

Carnival Gaming Wheel
Located in Culver City, CA
This wheel is brightly colored in red and cream with black numbers. It has a mounting board and is ready to be placed in that spot you want to add interest. Jefferson West antiques o...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Metal

Carnival Wheel
Located in North Egremont, MA
Especially crisp and graphic small carnival game wheel, double sided with very nice cast iron
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Iron

Graphic Game Wheel, Original Paint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very handsome and large painted carnival game wheel, four colors and numbered 1-60; all original
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Penny Toss Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 large scale wood hand painted penny toss carnival game board with 'Pitch Pennies' on all
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Penny Toss Board
Penny Toss Board
H 42 in W 42 in D 1.25 in

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Located in Dallas, TX
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Carnival Game

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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Carnival Game

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19th Century French Antique Carnival Game

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20th Century English Edwardian Antique Carnival Game

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Antique Carnival Game For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique carnival game for your home. Each antique carnival game for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are many kinds of the antique carnival game you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique carnival game is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Carnival Game?

The average selling price for an antique carnival game at 1stDibs is $1,250, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $8,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Carnival-art for You

The collection of original antique and vintage carnival art on 1stDibs includes paintings and posters that promoted traveling carnivals and circuses of years past as well as masks, sculptures and other works of folk art associated with widespread public celebrations that mark the start of harvest season or are rooted in religion.

The concept of “Carnival” is linked to an event that precedes Lent, the season of preparation before Easter for Christians (it may also have roots in Ancient Rome’s pagan Saturnalian festival), while the modern traveling carnival that we know — i.e., amusement fairs — existed during the 19th century in North America. The Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 was pivotal to these traveling amusement fairs.

Some of the most famous celebrations of Carnival around the world include Karneval in Germany, Carnival in Brazil and Mardi Gras in the United States. Carnival in Barbados is a traditional harvest festival. The bright colors, the caricatured masks and floats and the over-the-top nature of Carnival continue to enthrall millions across the globe.

Carnivals have always given way to impressive displays of creativity and folk art. Folk art is art created by people who are not classically trained for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it refers to work that is reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition.

Carnival art reflects the way different cultures celebrate or mark an important community event. Some examples of Carnival art include fabric dolls and marionettes that are used to tell stories and capture your imagination. Antique dolls make for striking collectibles positioned for display on any shelf in your home, while carnival masks make a bold statement as wall art. A collection of masks could create an elevated accent wall in a living room or dining room.

Browse 1stDibs to find unique antique and vintage carnival art for your space today.