Description
The fair came to town every August, and with it the music of the carousel drifting across the square long after dark. You rode the white horse, always the white horse, and your brother made straight for the bumper cars, crashing gleefully into anyone within reach while your mother pretended not to watch. There was candy floss on everyone’s fingers, and nobody wanted to go home.
This merry-go-round box brings that whole summer night back: a white carousel and bumper cars brightened with colorful details. Inside is a hidden compartment, just right for a ticket stub, a lucky penny or a tiny note. It suits anyone with fond memories of fairgrounds, a couple who had their first date at a county fair, or a child who adores spinning rides. Set on a shelf in a playroom or a grown-up study, it carries the sound of calliope music and laughter into any ordinary day, and invites everyone who sees it to share a favorite fairground memory.
A closer look
- Depicts a white carousel together with bumper cars
- Brightened with colorful painted details
- Two fairground favorites combined in one piece
- Hidden compartment for small keepsakes
- Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
A whimsical birthday gift that brings a grin to grown-ups every bit as much as to children. It is a natural centerpiece for a collection of amusement and circus pieces.
