At the crossroads of a game of skill and pulmonary exercise, this illustrated box presents a scene of burlesque clowns in a circus setting. Entitled "The Enchanted Balls ," it contains a curved plastic tube fitted with a spring, as well as three lightweight balls. The player must blow to keep one ball levitating. The text printed on the back of the lid specifies that it is a "fun, educational, and hygienic" game, designed to "strengthen the lungs." A playful and medical curiosity, typical of the Belle Époque.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 16×7×3 cm ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, illustrations well preserved, slight yellowing inside. The 4 corners of the lid need reinforcing. ✦ Contents: Complete kit with instructions, blower tube and its 3 original balls.
Perfect for a display case of educational curiosities or a collector of antique scientific games.
