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Early 20th Century Fairground Figure
The House of Antiques
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Early 20th Century Fairground Figure

1900 - 1920
Description

Early 20th Century folk art fairground massacre knock down figure

A folk art / primitive hand-crafted fairground knock down game figure. Constructed from pine and metal, hand painted detail with metal support hinges when the figure is knocked off his horse. This figure would have originally sat with numerous other figures of similar forms and rotated circularly on a platform for customers to knock the figures of their horses to win a prize.

Dimensions in inches: H 14” x W 21” x D 7”

Age: Early 20th Century

Origin: France

Condition: Fair

This item shows natural wear and aging as its old, scuffs and aging across all wooden areas with discolouring and missing painted area is present as shown. One ruby red glass eye is missing from the face as shown also. An aged object but in very presentable and fair condition considering it’s age and obvious use.

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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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.6cm (14.02")
Width
53.3cm (20.98")
Depth
17.8cm (7.01")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Fairground Horse Figure to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1091275
Dealers Internal Reference
knock me down
Description
Early 20th Century folk art fairground massacre knock down figure

A folk art / primitive hand-crafted fairground knock down game figure.

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Constructed from pine and metal, hand painted detail with metal support hinges when the figure is knocked off his horse.
The House of Antiques

This figure would have originally sat with numerous other figures of similar forms and rotated circularly on a platform for customers to knock the figures of their horses to win a prize.

fig 1. An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Fairground Figure

Dimensions in inches: H 14” x W 21” x D 7”

Age: Early 20th Century

Origin: France

Condition: Fair

This item shows natural wear and aging as its old, scuffs and aging across all wooden areas with discolouring and missing painted area is present as shown. One ruby red glass eye is missing from the face as shown also. An aged object but in very presentable and fair condition considering it’s age and obvious use.

fig 2. An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Fairground Figure

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.

fig 3. An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Fairground Figure

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.

Height
35.6cm (14.02")
Width
53.3cm (20.98")
Depth
17.8cm (7.01")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Fairground Horse Figure to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1091275
Dealers Internal Ref
knock me down
The House of Antiques
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Archive I An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse.

Early 20th Century fairground figure

Archive II An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse. View VII
Archive VIII An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse. View VIII
Archive IX An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse. View IX
Archive X An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse. View X
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IG3 9NZ
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The House of Antiques
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An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse.
Early 20th Century fairground figure
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An early 20th-century carved and hand-painted wooden fairground figure depicting a uniformed soldier riding a spotted white and black galloping horse.
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Fairground figures were created for travelling shows, carousel rides, and shooting galleries throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Craftspeople hand-carved these decorative elements to attract visitors, using expressive figurative subjects ranging from animals to military characters.

These figures were predominantly carved from native softwoods or hardwoods such as pine, lime, or oak. They were finished with multiple coats of oil-based polychrome paint and fitted with forged iron brackets or metal mechanisms for mounting.

Authentic pieces feature signs of practical use, including hand-carved tool marks, layered historic paint showing natural distress, and iron mounting hardware with period patina. Wear typically aligns with mechanical contact points or outdoor exposure.

A carved fairground figure works well as a sculptural focal point on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or deep shelving unit. Placing the object against a clean, contemporary background highlights its folk art silhouette and original painted surface.

Dust the surface regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush to avoid lifting flaking paint. Keep the object away from direct sunlight and damp environments to prevent wood movement and preserve the remaining original paint layers.
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