A superb lithographed dexterity game , entitled "The Little Juggler ," published by MD Paris (registered trademark). Presented in a cardboard box illustrated with a vibrant circus scene, this game features juggling clowns, an acrobat on horseback, and a joyful crowd in the background. Inside, the game involves rolling a ball through a tilting mechanism to aim at the star-shaped balls in the juggler's hand. This type of dexterity toy is popular today thanks to the exquisite detail of its chromolithography and the charm of its fairground theme.
✦ Origin: France, MD Paris ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 16.5×11×3.5 cm ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition, with marks and signs of wear consistent with age and use ✦ Contents: Complete with glass box, printed decoration and mechanical ball game device
A fine example of a Belle Époque display toy – ideal for collectors of antique games, circus enthusiasts or fans of advertising chromolithographs.
