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Designed for tight camera close-ups in the pre-CGI era, it was reportedly utilised in a 1980s television, film, or high-budget advertising production (such as the legendary Corgi Toys promotional campaigns or regional broadcast specials).\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5B2%2C%5Bnull%2Cnull%2C1%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2C%5B351768%2Cnull%2C0%5D%5D%2C%5B%5D%2Cnull%2C1%5D%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBespoke Marquee Facade:\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Features an ornate, vividly hand-painted entrance marquee sporting the classic \u003cem\u003eChipperfield’s Circus\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e typography and traditional side-show artwork.\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio-Grade Weathering:\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike standard amateur hobby kits, the canvas-style blue and white big top has been meticulously and realistically \"dulled\" and aged by the studio to prevent glare under intense production lighting.\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntricate Rigging:\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with hand-tied tension lines, support poles, and structural rigging, all topped with miniature Union Jack flags celebrating the circus’s British heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Studio Base:\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The model is permanently anchored to a multi-sided wedge-cut wooden display board, uniquely shaped to fit 1980s studio turntables or tracking camera dollys. 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The model has been exceptionally well-preserved by the original maker for decades before entering a private collection last year.\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2DTgQPHd%7C%7C%7C%5B%5D%2D%2D%3E--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 55cm wide x 55cm deep x 18cm tall\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDELIVERY OF THIS ITEM:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDue to the fragile nature of this item, it is offered on a collection only basis, or contact us to request a quote for a point-to-point courier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Home Alchemy Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58384921461118,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0358\/2721\/files\/Chipperfields1_be992e40-5c30-4929-bcc8-9c7ae07634a1.jpg?v=1793893558","url":"https:\/\/www.home-alchemy.com\/products\/chipperfields-circus-big-top","provider":"Home Alchemy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}