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Early 20th Century Carnival Fairground Game Panel
The House of Antiques
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Early 20th Century Carnival Fairground Game Panel

1900 - 1920
Description

Early 20th century carnival / fairground game panel

Dimensions in inches: H 29” x W 21” x D 4”

Age: 1920

Origin: England

Condition: Fair

Overview

A highly decorative example of an early 20th century English fairground / carnival shooting target. Hand painted detail on sectioned pine board with rear support in place. Some old nails in place that would have held a cotton sack where small wooden balls would have been thrown into. This example would have been accompanied by numerous other boards as part of a large fairground amusement game. Completely untouched in form and in original condition as shown.

• Scratches across its surface

• Rusty old nails are present

• A loss of wood under the mouth as shown (doesn’t affect the stability)

• Solid in form

• Loss of painted surface

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• UK Buyers: Delivery available via trusted couriers, including bespoke service for large or fragile items

• International Buyers: Shipping available worldwide — please contact us for a custom quote before purchase

• We highly recommend tracked, insured, and crated shipping for this item due to its rarity and fragility

• Shipping time: 3–5 working days to dispatch

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• Returns accepted only if the item is not as described, reported within 48 hours of delivery

• Change-of-mind cancellations are not accepted

• Return shipping (including insurance) is the responsibility of the buyer unless otherwise agreed upon

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Physical Dimensions
Height
73.7cm (29.02")
Width
53.3cm (20.98")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Fairground Game Panel to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190251
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Description
Early 20th century carnival / fairground game panel

Dimensions in inches: H 29” x W 21” x D 4”

Age: 1920

Origin: England

Condition: Fair

Overview

A highly decorative example of an early 20th century English fairground / carnival shooting target. Hand painted detail on sectioned pine board with rear support in place.

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Some old nails in place that would have held a cotton sack where small wooden balls would have been thrown into.
The House of Antiques

This example would have been accompanied by numerous other boards as part of a large fairground amusement game. Completely untouched in form and in original condition as shown.

fig 1. A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Carnival Fairground Game Panel

• Scratches across its surface

• Rusty old nails are present

• A loss of wood under the mouth as shown (doesn’t affect the stability)

• Solid in form

• Loss of painted surface

Shipping & Handling

• UK Buyers: Delivery available via trusted couriers, including bespoke service for large or fragile items

fig 2. A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Carnival Fairground Game Panel

• International Buyers: Shipping available worldwide — please contact us for a custom quote before purchase

• We highly recommend tracked, insured, and crated shipping for this item due to its rarity and fragility

fig 3. A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Carnival Fairground Game Panel

• Shipping time: 3–5 working days to dispatch

Our Guarantee

We pride ourselves on transparency, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. All items are described and photographed as accurately as possible. Please inspect all photos and ask any questions prior to purchase — we are here to help ensure confidence in your decision.

fig 4. A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target.
fig 4. Early 20th Century Carnival Fairground Game Panel

Returns & Cancellations

• Returns accepted only if the item is not as described, reported within 48 hours of delivery

• Change-of-mind cancellations are not accepted

• Return shipping (including insurance) is the responsibility of the buyer unless otherwise agreed upon

Photographic Rights

All images are the property of The House of Antiques Ltd. For usage rights or publication inquiries, please contact us in advance.

Height
73.7cm (29.02")
Width
53.3cm (20.98")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Fairground Game Panel to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190251
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The House of Antiques
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A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target.
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Archive I A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target.

Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel

Archive II A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View II
Archive III A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View III
Archive IV A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View IV
Archive V A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View V
Archive VI A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View VI
Archive VII A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View IX
Archive X A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View X
Archive XI A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View XI
Archive XII A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View XII
Archive XIII A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View XIII
Archive XIV A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View XIV
Archive XV A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View XV
Archive XVI A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View XVI
Archive XVII A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target. View XVII
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Essex
IG3 9NZ
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A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target.
Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel
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A hand-painted wooden fairground panel depicting a man with a beard, green cap, and a cut-out open mouth target.
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FAQs

Fairground game panels are hand-painted wooden boards produced for travelling carnivals, arcades, and sideshows in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, often featuring cut-out openings used as targets for ball-toss amusements.

These panels were typically constructed from solid softwoods or early timber boards, decorated with durable oil-based or enamel polychrome pigments designed to withstand outdoor conditions and frequent transport.

Authentic examples display organic surface wear, historic paint loss, original mounting apertures or iron fittings, and hand-brushed artwork rather than modern printed graphics.

Mount the board as a focal piece of graphic artwork on a neutral wall, pair it with industrial metal accents, or display it alongside contemporary ceramics to create an eclectic statement.

Keep the panel away from direct sunlight and damp environments, gently dust the surface with a soft dry cloth, and avoid liquid cleaners that might disturb delicate historic paint layers.
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