An antique circular solitaire game illustrated with a pastoral scene depicting two children picking apples in an orchard. A boy holds a ladder that he must position correctly against the tree, while a girl gathers the fruit into a basket. The game's objective is to move and orient the small, movable ladder to place it precisely in the correct position using dexterous movements of the game board. This type of miniature game, very popular in the early 20th century, was designed as a pastime of skill and precision.
✦ Era: Early 20th century
✦ Diameter: approx. 5.5 cm
✦ Condition: Good overall condition with normal signs of wear
Charming antique patience game decorated with a scene of apple harvesting in an orchard, typical of the children's iconography of the Belle Époque.
