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Large Vintage Barnum & Bailey Circus Wooden Wagon Elephant Bear Clown

Large Vintage Barnum & Bailey Circus Wooden Wagon Elephant Bear Clown

$ 359.04

Availability: 27 in stock

Year: 1920's

Condition: In very good condition for age. The top of the elephant has a spot of paint chip, One bear is missing. The top of the Circus Wagon has paint wear in the spots a second elephant stood on it. I found pictures that show the second elephant either following behind or riding on top. Only one elephant is with this piece. For the most part in very good condition for age.

Theme: Circus & Carnival

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A fabulous Barnum And Baily circus toy collectible. It is a spectacular example in wood, metal and composition and features hand painted decorations In reading about origin it has been described as a vintage representation toy of Barnum & Bailey Circus Wagon. The wagon weighs 12 pounds, about 23" x 16 1/4" x 12", (hooked up and all pieces in place in total measures 34.5''L x 20''H x 14''W) made of sturdy wood with metal bars, wood and metal wheels and a metal axle, the wheels roll and the front ones turn. The back has a door that opens downward with metal hinges and closes with a wood latch. The wagon is adorned with ornate circus logos. Enclosed is a resin bear, 7 1/2" tall, it is free standing and can be moved around. The prior owned added 2 lions which I left. The wagon is driven by a clown dressed in tan and green. The wagon is to be attached to the elephant with chains that hook to the harness at the sides On the hinged wagon door is written: “The Greatest Show on Earth 100,000 Clever Tricks Circus.