A circular puzzle illustrated with a monkey climbing a tree with its bowls at the foot of the trunk. The mechanism relies on a small, movable monkey figurine that must be carefully moved by tilting the puzzle to position its hand in the metal ring suspended from the branch. This type of miniature dexterity game, often decorated with amusing or animal scenes, was very popular at the beginning of the 20th century.
✦ Period: Early 20th century ✦ Diameter: approx. 5.5 cm ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with normal signs of wear. Mirror marked on the back
An old patience game with a humorous design of a monkey climbing a tree, typical of the small illustrated games of the Belle Époque and sought after for collections of old skill games.
