Rare advertising puzzle - Oran, French Algeria

Rare circular puzzle featuring an illustrated caricature with an expressive face. The principle is to guide the 4 marbles to complete the face: four marbles are placed at the mouth to form the character's teeth, while two movable black marbles placed in the eye sockets create the expression in the eyes.

The reverse side features an advertisement for Victor Storto – Tailor-made clothing, 33 Boulevard Seguin in Oran . This type of advertising game was often used as a promotional item distributed by merchants in the early 20th century.

✦ Origin: Oran (French Algeria)
✦ Likely made in Germany
✦ Period: circa 1920
✦ Dimensions: approx. 5 cm

✦ Condition: Good used condition. Original glass with signs of age. Illustration clearly visible with a slight patina due to age. Patinated metal rim. Advertising text clearly legible on the back.

Miniature advertising patience game typical of the dexterity puzzles popular at the beginning of the 20th century.