Mr Punchs Shop : Games : Other Games
| | |  | 1920s English Boxed Postal Game of Phyndit(Reference #3-4-376)
This 1920s English game is two games in one: post, and questions and answers. Both games can be played either indoors or outdoors and by any number of players. Post is played with the red cards; questions and answers with the green ones. Suitable boxes, such as shoe boxes for example, have to be placed in different parts of the house or garden, and the three cardboard pillar boxes slotted onto the front of them. The umpire then allocates each player a number and gives each of them a card of the appropriate colour, depending on which game is being played. The player writes the number on the back of the card, and then has to find the box bearing the name of the town corresponding with that on the card, or the answer to the question, whichever game is being played. Having put the card in the box, the player returns to the umpire for another card and so on, until either the agree time limit has been reached or the cards are exhausted. The players must write their number on the back of every card given to them; cards not numbered or put in the wrong box do not count. The winner is the player who has placed the most cards in the correct box. There are clearly some cards missing, but there are enough cards of every town and every question to make the games eminently playable. Some of the cards are faded and some have pencil numbers on the back, but overall the game is in very good condition for its age. The instructions are pasted to the inside of the lid and the game also has the key to the questions and answers. The original box has been sympathetically restored with paper tape. (WR) US$28.00
Price: £14.00 | |
| 1950s English Family Games: Snakes and Ladders, and Lotto(Reference #02-10-13s)
On offer here are two traditional games from the 1950s that all the family can enjoy. Both of them are complete. The first is snakes and ladders made by J L Randall (Merit). The colourful board measures 15" square, and the shaker, dice, and counters are contained in a separate box. The game is in playable condition, but the board suffers from some water damage to the outside, and the label is torn at one corner. The Lotto or Housey-Housey dates from the same period, but was made by Spear's. The contents consist of 24 cards (unused), 90 numbered pieces, a checking sheet, and a bag for the numbered discs which is a later addition. Apart from some slight scuffing and staining to the top of the box lid, this home version of Bingo is in very good condition. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 |  | |
|  | 1930s Spear's Children's Games: Houp-La and Picture Fun(Reference #4-5-66)
Spear's of England made both of these games in the 1930s. The first one is Houp-La, a ring game with two rows of cardboard stand-ups featuring toys and items of the period. It is complete with its four rubber rings and is in very good condition, without any of the scuffing and bent corners to which such toys are usually subject. The box measures 14.5" x 7.25"; the box lid is distressed. The second game is Picture Fun for the Little Ones which consists of three cardboard frames (6" x 6.5") with pieces that have to be inserted to complete the picture. All of the pictures are complete and in good condition; they represent a clown with a bird, a cockerel, and a cottage in the forest. The box suffers from slight scuffing and tearing. (WR) US$28.00
Price: £14.00 | |
| 1920s English Chad Valley Boxed Spelling Game(Reference #5-7-390)
Made by Chad Valley of England, this Word Making and Taking Popular Spelling Game is still contained in its original box (5.25" x 4"). The contents comprise cardboard letter tiles that have the upper case letter on one side and the lower case letter on the other. The tiles can obviously be used to play a variety of games, and eight of them (nos 14 to 21) are explained on the sheet of the instruction leaflet that remains with the game. This is subject to some pencilled graffiti and the box suffers from slight scuffing, but there are no other defects to report. If spelling games are your passion, then don't miss this opportunity. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 |  | |
|  | 1920s English Boxed Chad Valley Skilly Marbles Game(Reference #5-3-393)
Marked THE CHAD VALLEY GAMES and dating to the pre-war period, this boxed game of Skilly is a 'bagatelle-bridge game' played with marbles. The contents comprise a sturdy printed cardboard and wooden bridge with nine holes of differing numerical values, a wooden shooting stick, and seven marbles (six shooters and a spot ball). The objective of the game is to be the first to score 50 by shooting the marbles into the numbered holes; for each shot to count, the player has to hit the spot ball first. Should the spot ball go into any of the holes, it counts double the number placed over that hole. The contents are in good condition for their age: there is just minor graffiti to the top of the bridge. We have no way of knowing whether the marbles are original or not; they are of the milky coloured style, and the spot ball is a different colour (green rather than blue) and is slightly larger than the six others. The box is rather distressed, suffering from cardboard loss, graffiti, and staining. However, it's always a bonus to have the original box - whatever the condition. (WR) US$28.00
Price: £14.00 | |
| 1950s English Boxed Crazy Post Game(Reference #5-2-71)
This fantastic party game was popular from the 1950s right through to the 1970s. It involves posting the correct letter into the correct post box placed strategically around the house or garden (depending upon the season in which you are hosting the party). This is more difficult than it sounds as some of the names are very similar eg Plympton and Plumpton, and Maldon and Malden. The winner is the person posting the greatest numbers of letters correctly. The game consists of eight cardboard post boxes (3" x 2.5") and 384 letters (1" x 1.5"). 192 of the letters are still intact on their perforated sheets, and the post boxes have not been assembled and used very much. The remaining letters have numbers written on the back in pencil, but are in otherwise good condition. The game is complete and boxed with the original instructions. The only slight defect to report is very minor scuffing to the box lid. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 |  | |
|  | 1920s Leather Chess and Backgammon Boards and Chess Set(Reference #0-3-134)
 Dating from 1920s England, these chess and backgammon boards are cunningly disguised as a set of hinged books (8.5" x 15" x 3") with attractively marbled pages. When the set is opened out, you have a chess board on one side and a backgammon board on the other. When it is closed, it forms a handy storage space for the original and complete chess set which is also included. The boards are subject to some wear as the original leather binding and embossing is torn, scuffed, marked and missing in a number of places. However, if you've a penchant for old yet novel games pieces, then this could be just the item for you.
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| 1940s UK Wartime Austerity Boxed Double-Nine Dominoes(Reference #5-2-66)
This unusual boxed set of double-nine dominoes with 55 pieces clearly dates from 1940s England when materials were in very short supply. The dominoes are made of wood, which has then been dipped in paint. This accounts for their slightly inconsistent shape and rather crude charm. They are in very good condition for their age; the only slight defect is minor paint loss to two of the tiles. The dominoes are still contained in their original box which, as you would expect of an austerity game, is rather plain. The box suffers from some scuffing, tearing, marking, and minor loss of cardboard. This is an interesting set of dominoes that would grace any collection of table games. (#) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 |  | |
|  | 1920s Chad Valley Hustled History Game of Consequences(Reference #4-12-38)
Made by Chad Valley of England in 1920, this game of Hustled History is based on the much older game of consequences. Inside the box (7.25" x 5.5") are a story book with blanks and a full set of cards. One of the players reads the story aloud and pauses each time he comes to a blank in the story; another player fills the omission by reading whatever is on his uppermost card. 'In this way, many highly humorous incongruities will occur, creating an endless amount of fun and laughter.' Apart from some slight scuffing and staining to the box, this delightful game is in very good condition and would make a welcome addition to any collection either of Chad Valley games in particular or of parlour games in general. Don't play it though in the hope of gaining a sound knowledge of English history. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 | |
| 1970s English Louis Marx Showjumping Action Game(Reference #02-3-67)
Made by Louis Marx at its factory in Swansea in the 1970s, this 'Clear Round' plastic and cardboard showjumping game is complete and in its original box. It provides hours of fun for the whole family, and is operated by a long-running wind-up mechanism so that no batteries are required. The game has a realistic jumping action, sensitive rein control, knock down jumps, a fault counter, and a variable jumping course. The fun lies in seeing how skilfully each player can manipulate the horse over the jumps; this is not as easy as it seems. The show jumping circuit measures 16" in diameter. 'Clear Round' is in full working order, and is complete with all its accessories. The only small defect to report is that one of the jumps lacks the small plastic prong that fits into the securing hole in the cardboard base. However, the second prong holds the jump very steadily, so the lack of the prong does not interfere with the satisfactory playing of the game. This is an exceptionally entertaining family action game that is not easy to find these days. (WR) US$58.00
Price: £29.00 |  | |
|  | 1924 Rippon 'Magic Blackboard' Spelling Game(Reference #8-7-8)
This is a game from the days when learning how to spell could be fun. Insert any one of the 24 wooden pictures of animals, birds or fish in the slot and it spells its name on the blackboard as if by magic. Made by the Rippon Company of New York in 1924, this game is in unbelievably good condition for its age. It is also in full working order. The inside of the box lid features drawings of all 24 animals together with a two-line rhyme. The only defect to report to this enchanting game is very slight paper loss to the box that measures 18 by 7.5 inches. (WR) US$30.00
Price: £15.00 | |
| Immediate Post-War Boxed Morse Code Tutor(Reference #75-51)
Made by GB of London and marketed by Fairylite, this Morse Tutor is described on the box as being both 'educational' and 'instructional'. It is also billed as 'the easiest way to memorise the Morse Code'. Although the box is slightly tatty, suffering from scuffing and slight crushing, the contents are still in their original packing and are therefore in completely mint condition. They comprise instructions, advanced exercises for students, and a set of cardboard 'stones' which have letters of the alphabet and numbers on one side and the equivalent code on the other side. The inner of the box lid also includes 'variations to perfect your Morse knowledge'. Now that Morse Code has finally fallen out of everyday use, why not take a trip down memory lane and perfect your knowledge at the same time? (J) US$24.00
Price: £12.00 |  | |
|  | 1910s Boxed Chad Valley Donkey Pin Tail Game(Reference #03-12-03h)
Made by Chad Valley of England circa 1910, this is a very early version of the ever-popular pin the tail on the donkey game. Entitled 'The Tailless Donkey', the game comprises a printed cardboard sheet (19" x 14.5") depicting the donkey and three cardboard tails (7.5") for the players to pin to the picture. The donkey is marked with scores that relate to how near or far the tail is from where it should be. One of the chief delights of this game is the box art that features an absolutely horrified looking donkey. He obviously has some experience of how bad the players' aim is going to be. Apart from some damage to the box (tearing to all four corners, marking, and paper loss), the game is in good condition, although it has clearly been played with as there are some pin holes to the cardboard sheet. It is, nevertheless, still in very collectable condition. (WR) US$36.00
Price: £18.00 | |
| 1950s US Pile 'Em High Dexterity Game(Reference #03-12-03g)
Made by Toy Creations of New York in the 1950s, this complete dexterity game is still contained in its original cardboard and metal tube. The game consists of a wooden bottle that rests on a cross-bar on a base, and a number of coloured picks. Once the players have been given an equal number of picks, they have to balance one of their picks on top of the bottle, either in any of the four holes or on the surface. When a player fumbles his attempt, he must take all the picks that fall and also lose his turn. The first player who succeeds in piling all of his picks on the bottle wins the game. Pile 'Em High is in very good condition and is still complete with its original instruction leaflet. Hours of harmless fun await the lucky owner of this unusual game. (WR) US$24.00
Price: £12.00 |  | |
|  | Boxed 1961 French Magic Set(Reference #02-5-01x)
Made by Capiepa of Paris in 1961, this boxed magic set still has its instruction book that explains 50 tricks. It contains tricks such as the magic egg, enchanted dice, and mysterious skittle. The set is complete apart from the magic wand which has managed to make itself disappear. It is in good condition for its age, although it does suffer from slight staining. The box is also scuffed, stained and taped. Please note that some of the tricks discussed in the instruction book require accessories such as a bottle, cravat, and newspaper, which were never included in the set. (WR) US$100.00
Price: £50.00 | |
| 1950s Marx Tin Big Game Dart Shooting Board(Reference #03-7-3d)
Made by Marx in the UK in the 1950s, this splendidly lithographed tinplate big game shooting board measures 16 inches by 27 inches. It features three separate targets: a large numbered archery-style roundel, a row of four plastic objects, and three smaller roundels of animals. The board is in very reasonable condition for such a large tinplate item of this vintage, but does suffer from some marking, scuffing and minor print loss, mainly to the edges of the board. If you have a suitable dart gun to complete the game or simply fancy adorning the walls of your games room with such a decorative object, then don't miss this opportunity. (WR) US$24.00
Price: £12.00 |  | |
|  | Complete Set of WWII Dominoes in Box(Reference #00-12-02)
This cheaply made set of wooden dominoes clearly dates from wartime England when materials of any kind were in very short supply. Each of the dominoes measures three-quarters of an inch by just over an inch and a half, and is made of plain wood with black spots. The set is complete and is still contained in its original wooden box which is also very cheaply made. In fact, the sliding lid looks as though it might previously have been part of a cigar box - hence the eight holes. The set is in good - and eminently playable - condition and, apart from a split to the lid and some marking to the dominoes, does not suffer from any defects. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 | |
| 1930s English Boxed Tiddleywinks Game(Reference #01-3-03p)
Made in England in the 1930s as part of the Ilex Series, this game of Tiddleywinks is complete and in its original box (4.5" x 5.5"). The contents comprise instruction sheet, wooden cup, felt mat, and six coloured sets of flippers and four smaller counters (some of these may be later replacements). The box has a delightful graphic on the front, but is not in particularly good condition as it lacks one edge, and suffers from taping, cardboard loss, and tearing. This is, nevertheless, an unusual set that would grace any collection of such games. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 |  | |
|  | 1930s Mappa-Mundi Jigsaw Puzzle/Travel Game(Reference #03-4-01t)
Before you can play this map of the world travel game, you first need to make up the very large jigsaw puzzle. The makers (John Waddington) suggest that 'your making space should be at least 32" x 18" as this puzzle is the largest cardboard puzzle ever produced". It will take an experienced jigsaw doer three to four hours to complete the puzzle. Once the map of the world puzzle is complete, the game - which consists of inserting coloured ovals with the names of capitals printed on them in the correct locations - can begin. The puzzle lacks one piece (just under Australia) and two of the coloured ovals, but could still be played very acceptably. The guide picture to resolve any disputes is still present, and the only other defects to report are to the box that suffers from slight paper loss, scuffing and tearing. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 | |
| 1950s UK Boxed Tiddleywinks Horse Racing Game(Reference #03-3-1)
Simply marked MADE IN ENGLAND and dating from the 1950s, this unusual 'TiddlyChase' game combines the thrills of tiddleywinks with those of horse racing. The game consists of a cardboard course (48" long) with various printed penalties and prizes, as well as six cardboard stand-up hedges, together with eight counters (one large and one small in four different colours). The large counters represent the jockeys; the small ones the horses. Using the jockeys, the players attempt to manoeuvre their horses down the course, missing turns, returning to the start, and advancing as their luck dictates. This game has clearly never been played: the hedges have yet to be raised and folded into position, and the counters are still stuck to the original piece of sticky tape referred to in the instructions pasted to the inside of the lid. It is therefore in excellent condition - with just minor scuffing to the edges of the box (15" x 7.25"). If you're a fan of either tiddleywinks or horse racing games, then this could well be the item for you. (TR) US$36.00
Price: £18.00 |  | |
|  | 1930s UK Boxed Bakelite Roulette Set(Reference #0-3-115)
This boxed roulette set was made in the 1930s by K & C Ltd of London, England. The rules of the game are printed inside the box lid, where it also states 'K & C Roulettes are 100% British and Best'. The diameter of the roulette wheel is 8", and it spins long and silent. The original ball bearing is unfortunately missing, but would not be difficult to replace. The wheel is believed to be Bakelite, and the playing mat is made of heavy-duty paper, with some wear to the crease folds. The box label depicts a typical 1930s party playing the game, and is most attractive. There is some damage to the label, and two sides of the box are partially missing. However, this is an interesting item, whether you collect Bakelite, spinning games, or gambling items generally. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 | |
| 1950s Boxed Piggy Balance Maths Teaching Toy(Reference #00-12-03c)
Made in England in the 1950s by Peter Pan, this 'Piggy Balance' is 'a delightful toy which teaches young children to weigh, add and subtract'. The box also informs us that 'the piggy's tie points to "right" only when the numbers in one scale balance the numbers on the other scale. This toy has great educational value for the very young. The numbers are correctly weighted in order to teach children that two and four make six. A truly pleasing toy for a child'. The toy is made of that very attractive hard plastic that was such a feature of the 1950s. Fortunately, none of it has broken off and the toy is in full working order. It does, however, lack two of the figures: the one and the three. The toy may also lack two stands for the figures when they are not in use, although this is not certain. The fact that they appear to be pictured on the box does not necessarily mean that they actually existed. Toy boxes have a habit of promising more than they actually deliver. The box is complete and intact, but does suffer from some tearing, crushing and scuffing, as well as some damage to the cardboard inner. This is a particularly attractive toy that could appeal either to collectors of educational toys, or of plastic toys or even of pig-related memorabilia. (WR) US$30.00
Price: £15.00 |  | |
|  | 1930s Travelling Darts Set(Reference #5-11-86)
If you can't exist without a game of darts when away from home, then this is the item for you. Ingeniously enclosed in a leatherette travelling case (5.5" x 7") is all you need: three miniature darts, a cork darts board, a pencil and two scoring sheets for recording the scores. The case is so designed that you can stand the board up at an appropriate angle. In terms of condition, the case suffers from a cup mark, the pencil is well used, the elastic strap has lost its elasticity, and there is some damage to the flights of the darts. Overall, though, this is an unusual item in very acceptable condition. (WR) US$36.00
Price: £18.00 | |
| 1950s Boxed Palitoy Wooden Table Snooker Game(Reference #7-3-228)
Made by Palitoy of England in the 1950s, this 'Bob Snooker' table snooker game is complete and in its original box (25" x 13"). Beautifully crafted of wood, the table has a rubber cushion round the edge of the playing surface and is in absolutely perfect condition, without any scratches to the surface. The game includes two wooden cues, two plastic tubes (probably for use either as extenders or as bridges), a cardboard scoring board, a wooden triangle, one striker, and 21 plastic counters of the relevant colours; these take the place of the snooker balls. Full instructions are pasted to the inside of the lid. Apart from some staining, tearing, and overall wear to the box lid, there are no defects to report. If you'd like to be able to play snooker at all hours of the day or night without leaving your house, then this could be the item for you. As the game is made of wood, it is relatively heavy, so please ask for an estimate of postage and packing costs before bidding. (WR) US$64.00
Price: £32.00 |  | |
|  | 1930 Boxed Akro-Agate Chinese Checker Marbles(Reference #02-3-78)
Based in Clarksburg, West Virginia and founded in 1911, the Akro-Agate Company ceased production in 1951. This boxed set (6.25" x 3.75") of 'Akro-Agate Chinese Checkers' game marbles dates from the 1930s and comprises 60 marbles of six different colours (white, yellow, blue, red, black, and green). Measuring 0.5" in diameter, the marbles are in very good condition and do not appear to have been used for playing purposes. The only minor defect to report to the marbles is that one of the green ones is of a darker shade and may be a later replacement. The box is complete with its internal dividers, but does suffer from some tearing to the corners and edges, and some staining and taping to the lid. However, it's always a bonus to have the original box and this one enhances the contents considerably. If marbles are your passion, then maybe you can find a home in your collection for this delightful boxed set. (300 #) US$138.00
Price: £69.00 | |
| 1930s Boxed US Lindstrom Gold Star Bagatelle(Reference #7-6-84)
Made by Lindstrom in the USA in 1933 (the copyright date is shown on the back), this bagatelle is made of paper on wood and tinplate. It measures 14.5" wide x 24" long. It is in full working order and includes seven glass marbles (six solid black and one swirly gold that is slightly larger) of the Akro Agate style. These marbles are clearly original to the toy as the gold one is referred to in the instructions pasted to the back of the bagatelle. They are still contained in their original cardboard box. The bagatelle is made of heavy gauge tinplate and is in good condition overall, but does show signs of age-related wear, mainly in the form of pitting and marking to the untreated areas of the tinplate. The game is complete with its wooden ball stop and box. However, the box is not complete and is in several pieces, so it's probably best to describe it as a remnant. It's always a bonus to have the box though - whatever the condition. This is a large-scale example of a Lindstrom bagatelle and one that would still provide hours of pleasure and amusement. (WR) US$70.00
Price: £35.00 |  | |
|  | Boxed 1920s Spears Magnetic Fish Pond Game(Reference #4-2-15)
Made at the Spears Works in Bavaria prior to 1932, this is an interesting early example of the ever popular magnetic fishing game. The box has a delightful, full colour illustration of children playing the game and the instructions are on the underside of the lid, together with adverts for other Spears games (including 'The Bonzo Chase'). The box has torn edges and is missing part of its side pieces from each side with similar damage to the box bottom. The game still has its four original fishing rods with magnets attached, but one wooden rod is broken near the bottom, but both bits are present. The four section collapsible cardboard aquarium is beautifully printed with two different fish scenes and is in very good condition. The game has eight different printed card fish (two with broken tails, three with missing metal rings), one eel (missing its metal ring), a bottle and a tree root. The game is almost certainly missing some fish and other pieces of rubbish, etc, but it is still sufficiently attractive to be of interest to collectors of games and fishing memorabilia. (525 WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 | |
| 1910s French Boxed Gun and Target Shooting Game(Reference #02-3-59)
Made by VM of Paris in the early years of the last century, this 'Le Champion' shooting game can, according to the box lid, be played without danger either in the house or the garden. Still contained in its original box (13.5 " x 10"), the game consists of a wooden and tinplate pistol (8" long), and a spiked tinplate target (6.5" in diameter) mounted in a cardboard frame. This would obviously have been an expensive toy in its day as the pistol has a beautifully turned wooden stock. The game would originally have included a ramrod for pushing down the barrel to cock the pistol before inserting the wax pellets, as well as a supply of the pellets themselves. Sadly, these are now missing, although the cardboard container for holding the pellets is still present. A replacement wooden rod now does duty for the ramrod. In terms of condition, the game is pretty remarkable considering its vintage. The tinplate barrel of the pistol is marked with rust (as is usual with non-lithographed tinplate) but is, nevertheless, completely intact and shows no signs of deteriorating, and there is some marking and staining to both the tinplate target and the cardboard surround. However, none of this is serious enough to detract from the overall attractiveness and desirability of this item. And as for the box: who could resist that graphic of the Edwardian papa taking a shot at the target while his sailor-suited son keeps score? The box suffers from tearing, scuffing, cardboard loss, some taping, and a detached edge to the bottom. A 2" strip down the left-hand side of the lid has also, at some stage, been used for darts practice and so is peppered with small holes. Overall, though, this would make an absolutely splendid - and very early - addition to any collection of gun and target shooting games. (525 J) US$170.00
Price: £85.00 |  | |
|  | 1950s Boxed Eamonn Andrews Quiz Game(Reference #01-10-12)
This boxed game of 'Questo' is a question and answer game that traded on the popularity of the then very young television presenter Eamonn Andrews. It consists of a slotted spinning disc that reveals a letter through the slot when it stops, and a pack of 48 question cards (of which two are missing). The first player to answer the question on the card correctly with an answer beginning with the letter disclosed is given the card. The winner is the player who has the greatest number of cards at the end of the game. The game is in good condition, although the box does suffer from scuffing and some graffiti to the lid. In compensation, though, it also features a facsimile of Eamonn's signature on one of the end flaps. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 | |
| 1950s Boxed English Bakelite Solitaire Game(Reference #01-12-62)
Made by Merit (J & L Randall Ltd) of England in the 1950s, this boxed solitaire game consists of a circular moulded base (6.5" in diameter) and 32 plastic pegs. Although the instructions pasted to the inside of the lid refer to 'the plastic moulded base', it is actually made of bakelite as can be seen from the mottled colouring. The game is in unplayed with and very attractive condition. The only minor defects to report are minor crushing, tearing and scuffing to the box and lid. (WR) US$30.00
Price: £15.00 |  | |
|  | 1920s English Boxed Goodall's Card Dominoes(Reference #02-3-06b)
Made in England and probably dating from the 1920s, these delightful miniature card dominoes measure just 1.5" x 2.5". Contained in their original cloth-covered cardboard slipcase, the 28 cards are complete and in good condition. The slipcase is trademarked on the reverse with the Goodall name and logo. The only minor defect to report is some slight grubbiness and paper loss to the card on the front of the slipcase. This item would make a charming addition to any collection of domino-related memorabilia. Alternatively, it would make an ideal travelling version of this much loved game for long car or air journeys.
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| 1950s Spear's Magnetic Fish Pond Game(Reference #5-9-24)
Made by Spear's of England in the 1950s, this version of an all-time favourite game is still contained in its original box (13" x 10") with delightful graphics. The game comprises a cardboard box printed with underwater scenes of fish, four magnetic fishing rods (all complete with their original string and magnets), and an assortment of ten fish. There would clearly have been more fish than this originally, but the game can still be played by returning the fish to the pond after each player has had his or her turn. As is usually the case, the fish have suffered over the years as they are subject to creasing and some tail loss. However, apart from some taping to the box lid, there are no other defects to report. (600 WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 |  | |
|  | 1930s UK Boxed Nursery Rhymes Ring Game(Reference #8-9-188)
Made in England in the 1930s by Glevum Games, this ring throw set is contained in its original box measuring 9.5" long. The set comprises three thick cardboard rings to throw over the four printed paper on card figures that slot into the rear of the box. The figures are from the nursery rhyme of 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' and comprise a black sheep, the master, the dame and the little boy. The figures are in good condition, but the dame has some crease marks to her waist. The box base is torn and worn as is the attractively printed lid. Anyone interested in nursery rhyme memorabilia should be happy to find a home for this in their collection. This game was previously on display in the Arundel Toy Museum in the south of England. (106 WR) US$24.00
Price: £12.00 | |
| 1930s Boxed Bakelite Pocket Bagatelle(Reference #5-11-97)
Named the KLIKATELLE, this delightful miniature (4" x 6.5") bagatelle comes complete in its original box. Beautifully fashioned in brown bakelite and covered with a perspex top, the bagatelle is marked with a patent date of 1933. It has obviously never been played with. The ball bearings are sent speeding on their way to a stupendous score by means of an ingenious metal mechanism which also traps the balls at the end of their journey. Another unusual touch is the fact that two of the scoring bays are marked with question marks so that you can assign your own mystery score to any balls daring or foolish enough to enter them. The bagatelle is in absolutely excellent condition; the box suffers from minor scuffing, tearing and creasing, and lacks two small end flaps.
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|  | 1960s Marx Fairground Bagatelle (Reference #4-3-207)
Made by Marx of the US in the 1960s, this Shoot th' Chutes bagatelle is in excellent condition and comes complete with its original box. Measuring 8.5" across, it has a lithographed tinplate back that features a fairground scene. As is usually the case, it lacks the plastic standard that would enable the game to be played upright. It will now have to be played flat. Slight surface scuffing to the perspex front and a generally battered box (paper loss, tearing and scuffing) complete the inventory of minor defects. This would make a great addition to any collection of bagatelles. (WR) US$30.00
Price: £15.00 | |
| 1960s English Clown Hoop-La Board (Reference #6-9-43)
Measuring 11" square, this tinplate hoop-la board was made in England in the 1960s. It features a superbly lithographed clown's face which is interspersed with numbered tinplate pegs. Perhaps significantly, the clown's nose is number 13. Apart from some surface scratching to the area round the number 10 and slight fading round the number 12, the board is in very good condition. (WR) US$30.00
Price: £15.00 |  | |
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