Vintage handpainted colourful fairground sign for the Tumble Bug
A fantastic decades old handpainted sign by the resident sign writer of Coney Island funfair, Porthcawl, South Wales, which recently closed after 107 years.
Advertising the ride the Tumble Bug in a license shape of multiple colours.
A great collector’s example of the dying art of sign writing, all done freehand, with just pencil guide lines to keep the vertical consistent.
The fair at Porthcawl named after the original Coney Island funfair in New York was opened in 1918, just at the end of the first world war to give some distraction and comfort to returning soldiers.
They had a permanently employed dedicated sign writer for many decades, known in true Welsh style as John Art.
Look out for several more of his pieces to be listed in the coming days and weeks, or use the contact form to enquire about the others in advance.
This sign on wood can be mounted by any of the original screw holes in the centre.
It measures 76cm X 41cm X 1cm.
£160
In stock
A fantastic decades old handpainted sign by the resident sign writer of Coney Island funfair, Porthcawl, South Wales, which recently closed after 107 years.
Advertising the ride the Tumble Bug in a license shape of multiple colours.
A great collector’s example of the dying art of sign writing, all done freehand, with just pencil guide lines to keep the vertical consistent.
The fair at Porthcawl named after the original Coney Island funfair in New York was opened in 1918, just at the end of the first world war to give some distraction and comfort to returning soldiers.
They had a permanently employed dedicated sign writer for many decades, known in true Welsh style as John Art.
Look out for several more of his pieces to be listed in the coming days and weeks, or use the contact form to enquire about the others in advance.
This sign on wood can be mounted by any of the original screw holes in the centre.
It measures 76cm X 41cm X 1cm.
