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Vintage Fairground Merlin Ball Game
Presenting Merlin, a dramatically hand painted fairground game, standing aghast with grotesque features providing an instant, albeit slightly horrific, charm.
Evocative of the magic of the fairground, Merlin is in vintage condition, in other words his paint has flaked and chipped off in places (he has had an awful lot thrown at him in the past) but this only adds to his aesthetic appeal and structurally he is in sound order.
Historically, participants were asked to throw balls into Merlin’s agog gaping chasm in exchange for goldfish and he could be put to good use back in the public domain as intended, or perhaps now acting as a truly original decorative feature the mind boggles at the possibilities. He could also be utilised as a ready made bin top ready to gobble up any public waste but he’s already told us he’s not a huge fan of the varied and unanticipated flavours of rubbish and much prefers a wooden ball diet.
Whatever you decide to do with him, he insists on a proper and fitting home by pain of death from greedy Merlin himself.
SellerDoe And Hope
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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
Evocative of the magic of the fairground, Merlin is in vintage condition, in other words his paint has flaked and chipped off in places (he has had an awful lot thrown at him in the past) but this only adds to his aesthetic appeal and structurally he is in sound order.
Historically, participants were asked to throw balls into Merlin’s agog gaping chasm in exchange for goldfish and he could be put to good use back in the public domain as intended, or perhaps now acting as a truly original decorative feature the mind boggles at the possibilities. He could also be utilised as a ready made bin top ready to gobble up any public waste but he’s already told us he’s not a huge fan of the varied and unanticipated flavours of rubbish and much prefers a wooden ball diet.
Whatever you decide to do with him, he insists on a proper and fitting home by pain of death from greedy Merlin himself.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 21/MAY/2026. 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.
DimensionsCircumference 66 inches (at base)
Height 37 inches
Depth 20 inches (maximum)
Category Antique Toys
Date c.1960
1960s Antiques Origin English
Condition Very Good.
Item code as155a304
Status Sold
£190.00 
$254.83 
€219.81 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 21/MAY/2026. 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.
View all stock from
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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