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Early 20th Century English Fairground Fragments
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Early 20th Century English Fairground Fragments

1900 - 1920
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Early 20th Century English Hand Carved Fairground Fragments

A closely matched pair of hand carved pine sectioned English fairground decorative fragments. Original paint still present, carved intricately and with a highly skilled finish. These items differ in design as they are carved individually. We hazard a guess that they would have sat across the top of some form of fairground amusement ride of sorts. They are likely to have been part of a much larger collection. These fragments are highly decorative and would fit above a doorway entrance maybe.

Size in inches: H 20” x W 43” x D 2.5”

Origin: England

Date: Early 20th Century

Condition: Aged

This item is over 100 years old, still in complete original condition. There is wear and tear present in the form of faded surface and paint, discolouring in sections and general aged weathering of all this item as shown, they are however solid and firmly in place that shows great craftsmanship of its time. Please review all the photos provided as part of this advert, close-up photos have been provided to show its condition of loss of surface detail.

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.

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For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please review our client feedback as a testament to our products and services. Expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, we only restore due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report if this has been down before or after we have obtained them.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50.8cm (20.00")
Width
109.2cm (42.99")
Depth
6.4cm (2.52")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated these Carved Fairground Architectural Fragments to the 1920s.

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SA1105749
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Fairground Fragments
Description
Early 20th Century English Hand Carved Fairground Fragments

A closely matched pair of hand carved pine sectioned English fairground decorative fragments. Original paint still present, carved intricately and with a highly skilled finish. These items differ in design as they are carved individually.

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We hazard a guess that they would have sat across the top of some form of fairground amusement ride of sorts.
The House of Antiques

They are likely to have been part of a much larger collection. These fragments are highly decorative and would fit above a doorway entrance maybe.

fig 1. A pair of arch-shaped, hand-carved wooden fairground fragments with distressed red paint and scrolled organic motifs.
fig 1. Early 20th Century English Fairground Fragments

Size in inches: H 20” x W 43” x D 2.5”

Origin: England

Date: Early 20th Century

Condition: Aged

This item is over 100 years old, still in complete original condition. There is wear and tear present in the form of faded surface and paint, discolouring in sections and general aged weathering of all this item as shown, they are however solid and firmly in place that shows great craftsmanship of its time. Please review all the photos provided as part of this advert, close-up photos have been provided to show its condition of loss of surface detail.

fig 2. A pair of arch-shaped, hand-carved wooden fairground fragments with distressed red paint and scrolled organic motifs.
fig 2. Early 20th Century English Fairground Fragments

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. A pair of arch-shaped, hand-carved wooden fairground fragments with distressed red paint and scrolled organic motifs.
fig 3. Early 20th Century English Fairground Fragments

For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please review our client feedback as a testament to our products and services. Expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, we only restore due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report if this has been down before or after we have obtained them.

Height
50.8cm (20.00")
Width
109.2cm (42.99")
Depth
6.4cm (2.52")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated these Carved Fairground Architectural Fragments to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1105749
Dealers Internal Ref
Fairground Fragments
The House of Antiques
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Archive I A pair of arch-shaped, hand-carved wooden fairground fragments with distressed red paint and scrolled organic motifs.

Early 20th Century English Fairground Fragments

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Ilford
Essex
IG3 9NZ
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A pair of arch-shaped, hand-carved wooden fairground fragments with distressed red paint and scrolled organic motifs.
Early 20th Century English Fairground Fragments
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A pair of arch-shaped, hand-carved wooden fairground fragments with distressed red paint and scrolled organic motifs.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEnglish Folk Art
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Paint
  • ColourRed and Cream
  • MotifsFleur-de-lis cresting, Acanthus scrollwork, Distressed paintwork, Curved pediment profile
  • SizeH 50.8 cm (20 in) x W 109.2 cm (43 in) x D 6.4 cm (3 in)

These early 20th century English fairground fragments comprise a closely matched pair of hand-carved pine architectural salvage pieces in the English folk art style. Each curved section displays an arch-shaped pediment profile featuring a central carved fleur-de-lis cresting flanked by intricate acanthus scrollwork. The original distressed red and cream paintwork exhibits a faded surface, sections of discolouring, and general aged weathering that reveals the underlying timber. Measuring 50.8 cm high, 109.2 cm wide, and 6.4 cm deep, these individual wooden carvings are solid and complete with the original surface finishes intact. In a modern interior, these decorative architectural elements work well placed above a sideboard, mounted over a doorway entrance, or displayed on a living room wall as sculptural folk art panels. The substantial wooden construction brings rustic character to residential spaces, adding visual interest through traditional hand-carved detailing and historical patina. Their balanced proportions allow them to sit effectively within various interior schemes, providing a distinct focal point that reflects early 20th century craftsmanship.

Fairground architectural fragments are decorative timber elements carved and painted to adorn travelling carousels, showman wagons, and side-stalls during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

These pieces were predominantly carved from durable timber such as pine or lime wood and finished with multiple coats of oil-based paint, gilding, or lacquer to withstand outdoor exposure.

Authentic pieces generally feature visible hand-carving marks, heavily layered paint with natural weather-induced crazing, and structural mounting points or cut-outs where they were originally fitted.

These carved fragments can be displayed as standalone wall sculptures above sideboards, mounted on bespoke display stands, or integrated into a gallery wall to add architectural texture.

Dust the surface gently using a soft, dry brush, avoid placing the item in direct sunlight or damp conditions, and do not apply liquid cleaners that could damage historic paint layers.
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