No. 101878328

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Napro Bakelite  - Mechanical pinball machine - 1930-1940
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€ 142
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Napro Bakelite - Mechanical pinball machine - 1930-1940

Rare Art Deco Bakelite Pinball / Bagatelle Game by Napro Productions – 1930s In excellent condition – No reserve. An exceptional and highly decorative large Art Deco tabletop pinball (bagatelle) game, produced in the 1930s by Napro Productions. Executed entirely in richly marbled brown bakelite, this piece is a striking example of early 20th-century leisure design, combining sculptural form with playful mechanical ingenuity. The arched silhouette, stepped contours, and warm tortoiseshell bakelite surface are unmistakably Art Deco, while the yellow score markers and curved channels create a strong visual rhythm. The spring-loaded metal trigger mechanism on the side adds both functionality and industrial character. Dimensions: 56.5 × 31 × 3 cm (height × width × depth) Total length including trigger: 60 cm Weight: approx. 1,75 Kg Material: Bakelite with metal components Period: 1930s Condition: In excellent vintage condition No cracks or structural damage to the bakelite Original surface with beautiful, even marbling Minor signs of age consistent with careful use Spring mechanism present and visually intact Clearly stamped “Napro Productions” on the reverse Historical context During the 1930s, bakelite was celebrated as a revolutionary modern material, widely used in design-forward household and leisure objects. Games like this were intended not only for entertainment but also as stylish domestic objects, often displayed prominently. Napro Productions was known for producing playful yet well-crafted items that reflected the optimism and streamlined aesthetics of the interwar period. This piece sits comfortably alongside Art Deco interior objects and is equally attractive to collectors of early games, bakelite design, or period toys. A rare survivor with strong visual presence and authentic 1930s character — a true eye-catcher for any Art Deco or design-focused collection.

No. 101878328

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Napro Bakelite  - Mechanical pinball machine - 1930-1940

Napro Bakelite - Mechanical pinball machine - 1930-1940

Rare Art Deco Bakelite Pinball / Bagatelle Game by Napro Productions – 1930s
In excellent condition – No reserve.

An exceptional and highly decorative large Art Deco tabletop pinball (bagatelle) game, produced in the 1930s by Napro Productions. Executed entirely in richly marbled brown bakelite, this piece is a striking example of early 20th-century leisure design, combining sculptural form with playful mechanical ingenuity.

The arched silhouette, stepped contours, and warm tortoiseshell bakelite surface are unmistakably Art Deco, while the yellow score markers and curved channels create a strong visual rhythm. The spring-loaded metal trigger mechanism on the side adds both functionality and industrial character.

Dimensions: 56.5 × 31 × 3 cm (height × width × depth)
Total length including trigger: 60 cm
Weight: approx. 1,75 Kg

Material: Bakelite with metal components
Period: 1930s
Condition: In excellent vintage condition
No cracks or structural damage to the bakelite
Original surface with beautiful, even marbling
Minor signs of age consistent with careful use
Spring mechanism present and visually intact

Clearly stamped “Napro Productions” on the reverse

Historical context
During the 1930s, bakelite was celebrated as a revolutionary modern material, widely used in design-forward household and leisure objects. Games like this were intended not only for entertainment but also as stylish domestic objects, often displayed prominently. Napro Productions was known for producing playful yet well-crafted items that reflected the optimism and streamlined aesthetics of the interwar period.

This piece sits comfortably alongside Art Deco interior objects and is equally attractive to collectors of early games, bakelite design, or period toys.

A rare survivor with strong visual presence and authentic 1930s character — a true eye-catcher for any Art Deco or design-focused collection.

Final bid
€ 142
Francisco Álvarez
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 180

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