A circular metal patience game , typical of the late 19th or very early 20th century. This model, signed "BV Paris," features a printed scene of three little pigs, in which tiny metal balls must be placed in specific locations. The reverse side shows... a relief scene evoking the famous fable "The Crow and the Fox", with a tree, an attentive fox and a bird high up presumably holding a cheese. This narrative detail, rare for an object of this type, testifies to the care taken in these little games of skill, which are as much educational as they are entertaining.
✦ Origin:France, BV Paris ✦ Period: Late 19th / Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: Ø 5 cm ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, some signs of wear consistent with age ✦ Contents: Complete game with marbles under glass
Ideal for enriching a collection of antique miniature games or for a refined Belle Époque scenography.
