Joby Carter's Auction
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Well, I'm sure you will all have ordered your catalogues by now, and if you
haven't, there's still time to place credit card orders by 'phone. There's a really
good selection of fairground art, carved work and memorabilia on offer, plus
books, circus posters and flyers etc.
The slot machines on offer include a considerable number of 'lower end'
bandits, so there may be some bargains to had here. There are also a few all wins
and other wall machines, including a Bryans Bullion. Of particular interest is lot
250, which is described as a rare Steer-a-Ball machine. It is actually an S & L
Forth Bridge, of which only two are known to exist, so it will be interesting to see
what this makes.
A focal point of this year's event will be the charity section, where a number
of well known fairground artists have been asked to submit work to be auctioned
for the Teenage Cancer Trust. There are some really nice pieces of traditional
fairground art by artists such as John Pocket and Pete Tate, but Joby has come
up with something a little different by decorating a Stratocaster guitar, donated
by Fender. All pieces submitted are unique 'one ojfs ', and I'm sure this section
will be well supported, as it is a very worthy cause.
It was good to see so many familiar faces last year, and I do hope to be able
make it this time, so I look forward to seeing you all again.
Jerry
Charity piece by Mark Gill.
Charity piece by Joby Carter
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