Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 25 June 2026

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Lot 430: Mid-20th Century Hand-Painted Wooden Fairground Sign Featuring Mickey Mouse

This auction ended on June 25, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £8

A vintage hand-painted wooden attraction sign, likely originating from a British fairground or carnival. The rectangular wooden plank features a hand-painted depiction of a character resembling Mickey Mouse on the left-hand side, executed in a folk-art style with pink, black, and red tones. The centre and right sections of the sign contain hand-painted text that reads KID’S RIDES in red with grey drop-shadowing. To the far right, the price 2/- (two shillings) is indicated, signifying pre-decimal British currency and dating the piece to before 1971. The board is constructed from a single weathered plank with visible grain. There are small holes at the left and right edges where the sign was formerly mounted.

Dimensions: 24 x 8”