Board game - Jeu de Course - Wood

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French manufacturer, model Jeu de Course, a wooden-based mechanical horse-racing board game from circa 1930–1940, with the original box, 21 cm high and 52 cm wide, in excellent condition.

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Great mechanical table-top horse racing game.

An antique French game, known as "Jeu de Course", dating from the early 1900s. Excellent condition.

Type of object: An antique popular tabletop board game from the early 20th century.
Origin and period: French origin, dating to about 1930.
Operation: Ten colored lead horses run along a track of concentric rings, driven by an inner spring wheel actuated by a metal lever.
Materials: The base is wood, while the horses are lead, with box and lid included.
Private collection
Insured shipping: Italy

Seller's Story

ARDEIDECO expresses harmony and originality, realized in a precise idea of home and living. Ardeide means Heron, a synonym of grace and elegance, and Art Déco is a bold and innovative style between history and modernity. We sell a special selection of contemporary artworks, pieces of quality antique and modern, objects, decorations and furnishings. A grand showcase exploring artists, artisans and designers who work with passion and mastery.
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Great mechanical table-top horse racing game.

An antique French game, known as "Jeu de Course", dating from the early 1900s. Excellent condition.

Type of object: An antique popular tabletop board game from the early 20th century.
Origin and period: French origin, dating to about 1930.
Operation: Ten colored lead horses run along a track of concentric rings, driven by an inner spring wheel actuated by a metal lever.
Materials: The base is wood, while the horses are lead, with box and lid included.
Private collection
Insured shipping: Italy

Seller's Story

ARDEIDECO expresses harmony and originality, realized in a precise idea of home and living. Ardeide means Heron, a synonym of grace and elegance, and Art Déco is a bold and innovative style between history and modernity. We sell a special selection of contemporary artworks, pieces of quality antique and modern, objects, decorations and furnishings. A grand showcase exploring artists, artisans and designers who work with passion and mastery.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Brand
French Manufacturer
Material
Wood
Model/name
Jeu de Course
Country of origin
France
Condition
Near mint
Packaging
with original box
Height
21 cm
Width
52 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
Sold by
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Objects sold
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