This highly collectible antique French carnival shooting gallery target which is of a squirrel holding an acorn is made of painted cast iron, has mechanical workings and dates from the late 19th century.
This automated target would have been part of a fairground shooting game where carnival goers would shoot at the squirrel and when the target plate was hit the squirrel springs backward.
A rare and collectible antique carnival piece that is in good working order and has a wonderful patina so looks great too.
Dimensions: Width: 17.5 cm (7''). Depth: 4 cm (1 1/2''). Height: 26 cm (10 1/4'').
Weight: 1.152 g.
Condition: Very nice decorative antique condition with signs of use and wear with a wonderful look. Some scratches and wear to paint leaving a great patina. In working order. The target has been later mounted on a simple wooden support so sits on a flat surface. Please see pictures.
Please note that only the shooting gallery target is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.
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Internal Reference: SST3148
Antique Number: SA1148482
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 26cm (10.2inches)
Width is 17.5cm (6.9inches)
Depth is 4cm (1.6inches)
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