A superb illustrated puzzle entitled "The Lunar Eclipse," published by JFJ Éditeur in Paris. The chromolithographed box depicts a scene of celestial observation in a rural landscape, where a family is watching a lunar eclipse through a telescope. The game consists of arranging the dark pieces to gradually obscure the central lunar disk, reproducing the effect of an eclipse. Highly popular during the Belle Époque, these small games combining skill and observation are still appealing today thanks to the quality of their illustrations and their popular scientific theme.
✦ Origin: France, JFJ Publisher Paris ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 10.5×10.5×2.5 cm ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, signs of use. Two corners of the lid are open. ✦ Contents: Complete. Original box with illustrated game board, central lunar disc and moving game pieces. Instructions inside the lid.
A patience game with an astronomical theme, typical of educational entertainment from the Belle Époque - sought after for its colorful illustration and scientific subject matter.
