Carousel animals rode to victory at Potter & Potter

Circa-1890 carousel zebra by the Dentzel Company, $36,000
L-R: Circa-1890 carousel zebra by the Dentzel Company, $36,000; circa-1900 carousel rabbit by Dentzel, $24,000; circa-1925 carousel camel by Charles Looff, $18,000
L-R: Circa-1890 carousel zebra by the Dentzel Company, $36,000; circa-1900 carousel rabbit by Dentzel, $24,000; circa-1925 carousel camel by Charles Looff, $18,000

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions‘ signature Circus, Sideshow, and Oddities event on April 30 was a thrill ride from start to finish, with antique carousel animals claiming several of the top lot slots.

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Step right up for Potter & Potter Circus, Sideshow & Oddities auction, April 30

Marked circa-1911 John T. Dickman Great Clown carnival shooting gallery target, est. $15,000-$20,000
Marked circa-1911 John T. Dickman Great Clown carnival shooting gallery target, est. $15,000-$20,000

Marked circa-1911 John T. Dickman Great Clown carnival shooting gallery target, est. $15,000-$20,000

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions will conduct a 600-plus lot sale, dubbed Circus, Sideshow & Oddities, on Saturday, April 30 starting at 10 am Central time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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