A fun puzzle called "At the Four Corners," presented in a cardboard box illustrated with a scene of children playing in a park, typical of Belle Époque chromolithographs. The game consists of a printed board and colored pieces marked with letters that must be slid into the frame to reach their respective positions. The rules, printed inside the lid, indicate the moves required to solve the puzzle. This type of small sliding puzzle was very popular at the turn of the 20th century for its simple yet ingenious concept.
✦ Origin: France, NK Paris ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 10.5 × 10.5 × 1.5cm ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight signs of wear; corners of the lid are open ✦ Contents: Complete with original box, game board and 5 colored pawns marked A to E
A charming example of a Belle Époque patience game , appreciated for its childlike chromolithography and its reflection mechanism.
