Collection of Circus Sideshow Items 3 Giant Rings Jack Earle and JG Carver Texas Giant with 5 Sideshow Performer Charms
3 Giant Rings and 5 Steel Sideshow Freaks Charms
Two giant rings for Jack Earle 8ft 6 1/2 Giant and one J. G. Carver Texas Giant Ring
One Jack Earle is in good shape with silver paint still applied, the other one has oxidized and has no finish.
J.G. Tarver is in good shape, no paint
Jack Earle, "Earle claimed to be one of the world's tallest humans standing 8 ft 6.5 inch. however his real height was 7 ft 6 inch. For 14 years, he traveled with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, then became a salesman. Born 1906 died 1952"
Size: Ring measures approx 1 3/16
J.G. Tarver, " JAMES GROVER "BIG JIM" TARVER (1885-1958) was said to measure 8 feet 4 inches in heightBecame known as The Texas Giant, Texas Jim or What-A-Man-TarverHe died on his beloved farm in 1958 at age 72."
Size: Ring measures approx 1 3/8"
These small steel charms are vintage and circa 1950's and are scarce and rarely seen.
The Sideshow Freak Charms are great and include:
Strong Man
Dolly Dimples
Conjoined Twins Chang and Eng
Conjoined Twins Daisy and Violet Hilton
Major Mite in Top Hat
Size: approx 1" tall
I am selling this as a group and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Noted:
Overseas buyers please email me for shipping quote, please provide me with a shipping address and postal code.