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Fairground Flying Circus Painted Sign
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Naively painted, showing a three-dimensional carved wooden yellow painted plane with pilot and co pilot amongst a hand painted background of a clouded blue sky and a country house with meandering river, amidst folk feasting, some looking up and waving to the pilots. A moss green and chocolate brown moulded frame, with a curved top, borders the scene.
Unflinchingly adverting the “Flying Circus, Daredevil Stunts! 10d (pennies) a Ride” in fantastical shadowed script, using green, white and red to great effect, the carved plane with ‘No.1 Capt. Carter” inscribed to the flank. In a versatile size, the condition is very good considering the age, with no problems to report aside from some minor scuffs.
Although we are unsure of the size of the attraction this sign advertised, it was surely for an aerial experience of twists, spins and spirals based on Alan Cobham’s hugely successful flying circus.
These aviation displays consisted of a team of up to fourteen aircraft, ranging from single-seaters to modern airliners, and many skilled pilots. It toured the country, calling at hundreds of sites, some of them regular airfields and some just fields cleared for the occasion. Generally known as "Cobham's Flying Circus", it was hugely popular, giving thousands of people their first experience of flying, and bringing "air-mindedness" to the population continuing until 1935.
This charming sign is a unique, original piece of artwork and craftsmanship designed to catch the child’s eye. It surely succeeds, and in doing so in encapsulates the nostalgia of the flying circus and of the fairground itself. Chocks away old boy.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
Unflinchingly adverting the “Flying Circus, Daredevil Stunts! 10d (pennies) a Ride” in fantastical shadowed script, using green, white and red to great effect, the carved plane with ‘No.1 Capt. Carter” inscribed to the flank. In a versatile size, the condition is very good considering the age, with no problems to report aside from some minor scuffs.
Although we are unsure of the size of the attraction this sign advertised, it was surely for an aerial experience of twists, spins and spirals based on Alan Cobham’s hugely successful flying circus.
These aviation displays consisted of a team of up to fourteen aircraft, ranging from single-seaters to modern airliners, and many skilled pilots. It toured the country, calling at hundreds of sites, some of them regular airfields and some just fields cleared for the occasion. Generally known as "Cobham's Flying Circus", it was hugely popular, giving thousands of people their first experience of flying, and bringing "air-mindedness" to the population continuing until 1935.
This charming sign is a unique, original piece of artwork and craftsmanship designed to catch the child’s eye. It surely succeeds, and in doing so in encapsulates the nostalgia of the flying circus and of the fairground itself. Chocks away old boy.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 22/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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DimensionsWidth 24 inches
Height 18 inches
Category Advertising Antiques
Date c.1930-50
1930s Antiques Material Wood
Origin British
Condition Very Good.
Item code as155a395
Status Sold
£170.00 
$227.44 
€198.15 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 22/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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