Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14
Carnival “High-Striker” Strength Tester Game, circa 1940
Price:$1,500
$1,750List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 276 in (701.04 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Repaired: Older repairs as was required. Some touch up to paint. New lower panels below striker bar. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Doylestown, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU837020804172
About the Seller
4.9
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 2004
1stDibs seller since 2007
486 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 5 hours
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.You May Also Like
Vintage Huckley Barrel Carnival Game
By St. Louis Carnival Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival game made by the Saint Louis Carnival company. We also have the original paper game rules signs with these. Please note that not all crates are painted St. Louis Car...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Clay, Wood
Two Sided Carnival Fun House Glass Mirror
Located in San Mateo, CA
This two sided fun house mirror likely came from a carnival. There are small wheels under the base so it can be moved easily. It also had plywood covers than enclosed the mirrors for...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Plywood
1930s Amusement / Carnival Motorcycle Ride, Carousal, Merry-go-round
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Antique midway amusement park wooden motorcycle ride is one of the earliest produced for carousels and merry-go-rounds. Wonderful aged patina, ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historical artifact once used in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Maple cabinet with brass plaques and painted iron mechanism. Costing two quarters and a penny to play. Not tested ...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
1904 Mills Owl Strength Tester, Floor Standing Arcade Machine
Located in Peekskill, NY
Today in the world of collecting coin operated amusements, there are many machines which are classified as “unattainable.” These machines are either so rare that there are only 1-2 or no known examples today. This is one of the rarest as well as the earliest Penney Arcade machine...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Silk strength tester by Goodbrands
Co of Manchester and Stalybridge
Located in London, GB
A wall mounted silk strength tester by Goodbrands & Co of Manchester and Stalybridge, circa 1910.
Quadrant scale marked: 16 ozs. X ¼ oz. 4 lbs X 1 oz. (4/330)
Vertical scale divide...
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
United
s "Carnival Gun" Arcade Game, circa 1954 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage circa 1954 “Carnival Gun” arcade rifle game manufactured by United Mfg. Large Dale-style gun game. As the targets are on the move, use the gun to ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Games
Materials
Metal
Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A remarkable large scale painted rocking horse decorated in the manner of a carousel horse. The white horse with brown mane and tail wears a red saddle on a blue blanket. The rump is decorated with a blond female mask flanked by pink and white dogwood flowers, the breast with the same flowers. With inset plastic colored faceted stones overall. With two brass twisted rods mounted on the white rocker...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Mounted Turnstile “To The Fun House” from Coney Island, New York
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and Historical Industrial Era Mounted Turnstile from the Fun House at Coney Island, New York, featuring original painted finishes mounted on wood plinth with label reading, “T...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Carnival Art
Materials
Steel
Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roulette originated in France and was brought to the United States, specifically New Orleans, in the late 18th Century. This antique metal gaming wheel with red painted number, is a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Games
Materials
Metal
More From This Seller
View AllLarge Antique Carousel Element, Circa 1890
Located in Doylestown, PA
A unique carved element from a 19th century carousel, heavily carved with instead cut-glass mirrors and retaining its original painted finish. Would make a fun headboard for a bed.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
$975 Sale Price
56% Off
Scratch-Built Ship Model, Circa 1900
Located in Doylestown, PA
A wonderful scratch-built ship model of a steam-sailer with full rigging, on a stand, circa 1890
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Table Lamp in Plaster, Serge Roche, 1940s
By Serge Roche
Located in Doylestown, PA
A period 1940s table lamp in plaster by designer Serge Roche.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Large Umbrella Stand, Circa 1890
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large carved wood umbrella stand with 15 compartments, the end posts are twined with finial tops and the base has niches to hold the umbre...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Umbrella Stands
Materials
Oak
$1,200 Sale Price
27% Off
Directoire Painted Bookcase, circa 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A wonderful and rare French Directoire Period bookcase cabinet in 2-parts, circa 1800, hand-scraped to its original grey painted finish, and retaining its original wavy glass panes. ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large Ironstone Vase, Circa 1900
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large ironstone vase by Burgess & Campbell, circa 1900, in cream glaze.
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Vases
Materials
Ironstone
Still Thinking About These?
All Recently ViewedMore Ways To Browse
Folk Art Carnival Game
High Striker
Strength Tester
Carousel Vintage Furniture
Circus Carnival
Game Wheel
Gaming Wheel
Carnival Glass Glass
Folk Art Circus
Vintage Sideshow
Wood Circus
Shooting Gallery
Folk Art Clown
Art Glass Carnival Glass
Shooting Target
Vintage Carnival Mask
Carnival Horse
Folk Art Carnival Game