Another item from the museum's circus exhibit up for auction is a mechanical coin-operated wagon and big cat display. Built in 1935, the wooden circus wagon showcases"two snarling fabric-covered big cat models behind the barred sides," worth an estimated $3,000-$6,000.
According to the release, each of the letters in the wooden sign is carved to represent the carnival theme -- with one letter a circus wagon wheel, another a standing clown, and then an elephant, snake charmer, contortionist, and tiger. According to the release,"The Zweifel's archives were home to tens of thousands of documents, photographs, and relics, including correspondence and memorabilia, as well as circus and wild west costumes, posters, and banners. Among the featured lots will be objects and documents from the life and career of Tom Thumb and Buffalo Bill, as well as P.T. Barnum, and nearly every"greatest show on earth" of the last century.
is set to take place Sept. 24 at Potter & Potter's gallery, located at 50001 W. Belmont Ave. All lots are currently available and bidding began Sept. 1.
Popular? With whom? 😂
It's ok. It was creepy as hell.