{"product_id":"vintage-wooden-toy-petrol-station-scratch-built-folk-art-garage-illuminated-sign-c-1930s-40s","title":"Vintage Wooden Toy Petrol Station - Scratch Built Folk Art Garage - Illuminated Sign C.1930s–40s","description":"Wonderful large vintage scratch-built wooden model petrol station, probably dating from around the 1930s–40s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe station has been handmade in wood and retains its wonderfully aged original red, green and blue painted finish. It has a pitched-roof garage building, covered forecourt supported on turned columns, two stylised petrol pumps, a smaller roadside sign and a particularly charming circular “PETROL OPEN” sign set into the front of the building.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe circular sign was originally designed to illuminate from behind, with an electrical switch fitted to the side of the building. The old electrical system is no longer functioning and would require complete rewiring before use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fantastic piece of early homemade toy making with a strong folk-art quality. Its large scale, primitive construction and beautifully worn paint make it particularly appealing as a decorative object, as well as for a collection of vintage toys, petroliana or motoring memorabilia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition with considerable age-related wear throughout. The painted surfaces have scratches, fading, losses and general patina, and there are various small knocks and imperfections to the wooden construction. The illuminated sign is currently non-functioning and the original wiring should not be used. Please see photographs for condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approximately 58 x 52 x 26 cm \/ 22.8 x 20.5 x 10.2 inches.","brand":"CIRCUS OF CURIOS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56888592957826,"sku":"03-09-26-N-20-S-TM","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/1405\/9185\/files\/il_fullxfull.8520052121_6h29.jpg?v=1788468770","url":"https:\/\/circusofcurios.com\/products\/vintage-wooden-toy-petrol-station-scratch-built-folk-art-garage-illuminated-sign-c-1930s-40s","provider":"CIRCUS OF CURIOS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}