A fun dexterity game from the Belle Époque called "Not'Cochon" (Not the Pig), presented in a small cardboard box illustrated with a pastoral scene of a pig drinking under the watchful eyes of a farming family. The game involves correctly repositioning the metal pieces representing the animal's legs and head within a pattern depicting the pig's body. The text printed inside the lid summarizes the puzzle: "Our pig is so fat that its feet and head are no longer visible. Put them back in place." This type of graphic and mechanical puzzle was very popular at the turn of the 20th century, blending rural humor with a logic exercise.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 11.5 x 11.5 x 2.5 cm ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, corners of the lid are open, complete set with solution sheet printed inside the lid
A small patience game with a rural theme typical of popular amusements from the early 20th century, appreciated for its colorful illustration and its simple but ingenious mechanism.
