An antique circular solitaire game illustrated with a dog holding a basket. The design shows the dog in profile with a ribbon in its fur, while a small, movable basket forms the playing element. The aim is to delicately manipulate the case to move the basket and successfully position it precisely in the dog's mouth. This type of miniature game of skill, very popular around 1900, was often decorated with amusing animal scenes intended to entertain both children and adults.
✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Diameter: approx. 5.5 cm ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with normal signs of wear. Mirror on the back is heavily marked.
An antique patience game with a dog holding a basket, typical of the small illustrated games of the Belle Époque and highly prized in collections of miniature skill games.
