A charming antique dexterity game depicting the philosopher Diogenes, shown here reclining before his famous barrel. The aim is to get a metal ball inside the miniature barrel, which is housed in a glass-fronted case lined with red velvet. The cardboard box is covered in embossed paper with a crackle pattern, typical of Belle Époque production, and the colorful illustration on the front gives the game a beautiful graphic and symbolic value.
✦ Origin: France, SC edition ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 10×7×3.5 cm ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, some minor wear; small peeling around the edge - complete with its marble and wooden barrel
A skill game with polished graphics and an original theme – ideal for collectors of vintage games or as a philosophical and playful display.
