Lot 1204:
Amusement ride Lorry with boat swing
Description
Early horse-drawn traveling amusement ride Lorry loaded with material to build a boat swing, 6′ x 11′ x 92"H -Wagon shows minor areas of wood rot, swingset is excellent > HISTORY: This Lorry is basically a platform wagon used for hauling. A superstructure has been built above it to carry the components of a boat swing, an amusement ride taken from town to town for local celebrations or fairs. The swing set parts are numbered for accurate assembly. The various struts are reinforced with metal straps and plates to prevent wear from successive dismantlings and re-assembly. The wool-wrapped rope pulleys are also included and a small ladder enables the riders to climb into the small boats. The gear is typical of Romany (Gypsy) wagons. *NOTE: BUYER TO ARRANGE PICKUP. This item MUST be removed from the premises by JUNE 27.
Condition: Wagon shows minor areas of wood rot, swingset is excellent
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