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Antique Fair Ground Boat
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for sale €1,638     $1,778
£1,400
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Antique Fair Ground Boat

1900 - 1920
Description

A c1900 fairground swinging boat. Constructed of a metal hull with shaped forged iron rails wooden seats with remnants of red paint.

It would make a great garden feature with plants

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Fairground Swing Boat to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243184
Dealers Internal Reference
2154
Description
A c1900 fairground swinging boat. Constructed of a metal hull with shaped forged iron rails wooden seats with remnants of red paint.

It would make a great garden feature with plants

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Fairground Swing Boat to the 1900s.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243184
Dealers Internal Ref
2154
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Desired Effect Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails.
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Archive I A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails.

Antique Fair Ground Boat

Archive II A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails. View II
Archive III A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails. View III
Archive IV A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails. View IV
Archive V A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails. View V
Archive VI A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails. View VI
Archive VII A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails. View VII
Archive VIII A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails. View VIII
Archive IX A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails. View IX
Archive X A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails. View X
Archive XI A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails. View XI
Archive XII A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails. View XII
Archive XIII A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails. View XIII
Archive XIV A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails. View XIV
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 188
Items Sold 753
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A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails.
Antique fair ground boat
Ref: SA1243184
A weathered painted metal fairground swing boat featuring a red wooden seat, riveted sheet body, and curved iron safety rails.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial Folk Art
  • MaterialIron, Sheet Metal, Timber
  • ColourDistressed Metal, Red, Cream
  • MotifsRiveted sheet metal, Curved safety rails, Red timber seat, Weathered painted finish
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 175 cm (69 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This architectural salvage fairground swing boat from the 1900 period embodies industrial folk art style through its striking industrial loft design vibe. The piece is constructed from iron, sheet metal, and timber with a weathered painted finish in distressed metal, red, and cream colours. Visible details comprise a riveted sheet metal hull, curved iron safety rails, and a red timber seat. Practical dimensions measure 88 cm high, 175 cm wide, and 63 cm deep. It sits upon a curved base and shows clear signs of age through its weathered surface and remnants of red paint. Suitable for use in a home today as a garden feature with plants, this distinctive item brings historical character to outdoor spaces. The combination of rusted metal plating and curved structural guard rails creates a sculptural silhouette. The red seat provides a contrasting splash of colour against the weathered grey metal body. Original rivets stud the metal plates along the curved hull, highlighting its utilitarian construction from the early twentieth century. This rustic fairground relic functions purely as a decorative garden focal point today.

FAQs

Fairground swing boats originated in the 19th century as popular manual ride attractions at traveling funfairs and seaside resorts. Mechanised or operated by passengers pulling ropes, these boats were crafted with decorative metal and woodwork to attract fairgoers.

Traditional fairground boats were constructed using sheet iron or steel riveted over forged iron framing, combined with timber seating. Paint finishes were applied in multiple layers to withstand weather exposure during outdoor use.

Authentic pieces display hand-riveted sheet metal, forged iron mounting points, and multiple flaking layers of historic paint. Structural wear from original mounting hardware and suspension ironwork is also characteristic of genuine ride components.

A fairground boat serves as an oversized statement floor sculpture in industrial loft spaces, entryways, or open-plan living areas. It can also be adapted function-wise as an eclectic planter or decorative log holder beside a fireplace.

Preserve original paint layers by applying a microcrystalline wax or clear matte sealant to stop further flaking and prevent rust. Keep the object in a climate-controlled indoor environment away from damp conditions.
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