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A large, wild and wonderfully folky wizard, likely from a carnival, side show, or amusement park. He is made from hand carved and assembled wood pieces covered with inner tubes and painted in an assortment of strong colors. He is sitting on a section of log. There is a good aged surface to the paint. This is a striking piece, measuring about 39" high by 20" wide by 24" deep. While he has lost his right hand, everything else is in very good old condition. This person was probably made in the 1950's. The price is $1400.00. Inventory Code: TPOW. Folk art carving ... Another view ... 3/4 view ... Side view ... The other side ... Another side angle ... Back view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup of hands ... Closeup of feet ... Closeup from behind ... Another closeup from the back ... Another closeup from the front ... Closeup of the body ... Another overall view.
This is a carnival sign painted in dark green, red, and white on plywood. It reads "Guess-Your-Weight With-In-10-LB. Or-Your-Choice". The paint is strong and nicely weathered, with tiny flecks of other colors, as if something else had been sprayed nearby. There are five holes cut out for hanging. The back is painted gray, and is lettered "US 94 5". It was probably made c. 1950's, and is 40" wide by 17 3/4" high by 1/2" thick. The condition is very good. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: TPHP. Carnival sign ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Side view ... Back view ... Closeup of back.
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This is a great lighted metal Peanut Heater, likely used in a store, carnival, or circus. It is 20 1/2" wide by 13" deep and 29" high to the top of the galvanized Hot Peanuts Sign. The door opens to two racks and 4 bulbs which provide the heat and light. A window in the top lets the light shine up to illuminate the sign. This piece was likely made in the 1940's or 50's and is in very good, sturdy, used, and functional condition with minor paint loss. It has an on/off switch on the side and a rewired plug and cord. It gets very hot when turned on. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: TARP. Hot Peanuts oven ... Closeup of sign ... Lit up ... Another overall view ... Overall, from the other side ... Door open ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of top from behind ... Embossed name ... Closeup of window from above ... Back.
Larger images: Hot Peanuts oven ... Closeup of sign ... Lit up ... Another overall view ... Overall, from the other side ... Door open ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of top from behind ... Embossed name ... Closeup of window from above ... Back.
Here are two carnival knockdowns in the form of clowns. They are made from painted canvas, with wool hair. One is mounted on a hinged base, the other will sit upright on its own. They are both old and used, in good condition with normal wear and slight fading. The one with the base is 16 1/2" high by 11" wide by 3 1/2" thick. The other one is 14 1/2" high by 11" wide by 1 1/2" thick. They are priced at $175.00 each, with a discount for the pair. Inventory Code: TPCK. Carnival knockdowns ... Closer views of one: Front ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back ... Closeup of mechanism on back ... Closer views of the other: Front ... Closeup ... Back.
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Here are two very large, graphic carnival knockdowns. They are cats, painted on both sides in red and black on white canvas. The canvas is stuffed, and attached to a solid wood and metal base. One cat has wool "fur" around the edges. They are in very good, used condition, with minor surface dirt and scuffing that does not interfere with the striking "look". Age is unknown, but they are old and used. Each measures 23" high by 11" wide by 4" deep including the base. They are priced at $275.00 each, with a discount for the pair. Inventory Code: TPCO. Carnival knockdowns ... Both, reverse ... Side view ... The other side ... Closer views of one: One side ... Closeup ... The other side ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of base ... Closer views of the other: One side ... Closeup ... The other side ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of base.
Larger images: Carnival knockdowns ... Both, reverse ... Side view ... The other side ... Closer views of one: One side ... Closeup ... The other side ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of base ... Closer views of the other: One side ... Closeup ... The other side ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of base.
This is a decorative, multi-color piece which came out of a carnival, and was likely used to throw things like pennies into the various compartments. It is made out of pine with a plywood back, and is 64 1/4" long, by 19" high and 2 1/2" inches deep - including the back. The long red compartment on top is 1 1/2" deep, while
the others are 3/4" deep. Colors include red, dark blue, reddish orange, silver, green, and yellow. There are 4 bolts coming out of the top red area. This interesting piece is in very good overall condition. There is wear to the paint, some scuffs, rounded corners, all from general use. It is probably from the 1940's or 50's. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: AKTO.
Front View ... 3/4 left-front View ... 3/4 right-front View ... Close-up of the middle ... Close-up of left ... Close-up of right.
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This folky and unusual hand made double game wheel has colorful painted details. It stands 20" tall, on a base that is 14" by 18 1/4", which makes it small enough to be easily displayed and large enough to be an eye-catcher. One of the wheels is 9 1/2" in diameter, the other is 10". It was probably made in the 1920's or 30's, and is in very good condition. The price is $450.00. Inventory Code: AATT. Image ... Closeup of upper half ... Top view ... Larger overall image ... Larger top view.
Bear and Buffalo targets. They are made of heavy sheet steel, mounted at an angle to each other on a freestanding base. They pivot so that when one is shot, it swings back and brings the other one forward. The overall size is 19" high by 13 1/2;" wide by 12" deep, the targets themselves are 5" and 6 1/2;" high. The whole assembly is painted an old, worn black, and is in very good, shot and weathered condition. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: APRP. Bear ... Buffalo ... Closeup of mechanism from behind. Larger images: Bear ... Buffalo ... Closeup of mechanism from behind.
This cast iron shooting gallery target is in the form of a squirrel, 8" high by " wide. It is unpainted, with one paw shot off, probably made between the 1920's and 40's. The price is $60.00. Inventory Code: KPWX. Image ... Back view. Larger images: Image ... Back view.
This is a oil painting on canvas by the late Martin Zipin. The subject is a carnival barker or ticket taker. It was done in the early 1960's and is in excellent condition. The overall size including the frame is 32" by 18 5/8". The size of the image is 26 1/2 by 13". The price is $3500.00. Inventory Code: CPPC. Image ... Larger Image.
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