A charming series of small antique metal games under glass, made in the late 19th or very early 20th century. The back of each game is made of cardboard. Each model features a colorful illustration typical of the period, with an integrated game mechanism:
— A1 : A marble puzzle depicting birds on a branch — A2 : Skill game with a movable ladder to be positioned on a fruit tree — A3 : Marble game with a portrait of a man with a pipe
Objects that are both playful and decorative, bearing witness to the illustrative expertise and taste for educational games of the period. Sold individually.
✦ Origin: Europe ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Diameter: A1 = 5.6 cm • A2 = 5 cm • A3 = 3.5 cm ✦ Condition: Good to very good overall condition, slight signs of wear and tear depending on the model
A poetic collection of small antique toys – ideal for lovers of puzzles, collectors or retro staging.
