A curious painted wooden game wheel, dated "1865" within the design. Entirely handmade, it features a reddish-brown background adorned with black and white arabesques and yellow numbers forming the scoring spaces. An original red rotating arrow indicates the score. A fine example of 19th-century folk art and games of chance, it was likely used in a bistro or fair for games of chance or skill. The wheel retains a superb patina of age, highlighting the warmth of the old wood and the charm of the hand-painted design.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1865 ✦ Dimensions: diameter 42 cm - thickness 2.5 cm ✦ Material: hand-painted wood, central pivot iron ✦ Condition: antique patina, minor wear and cracks from use, functional arrow
Authentic piece of fairground game from the 19th century, ideal for decorating an old bistro, a collection of skill games or popular curiosities.
