A small graphical puzzle game entitled "L'Aveugle" (The Blind Man), presented in a red cardboard box illustrated with a caricatural portrait typical of popular imagery from the turn of the 20th century. The principle is simple: make the small lead ball circulate through the openings of the drawing to correctly position the character's eyes. This type of miniature puzzle, combining visual humor and skill, was very common in Belle Époque parlor games and is often distinguished by its expressive and sometimes deliberately grotesque illustrations.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 6.5 x 6.5 x 2 cm ✦ Condition: Good general condition, lid corners reinforced, lead ball present
A small illustrated puzzle game with caricatural graphics typical of popular amusements from the early 20th century, sought after for its miniature format and playful mechanism.
