Vending machine - Antique Blow Billiard
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€ 160
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Selected by Ashley Calvert
He has 15 years of experience trading 20th century glass and antiques.
Estimate € 380 - € 450
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This French wooden puff-billiards game, dating from 1910–1920, is tested and working and is in good used condition with minor signs of age and small stains; it measures 77 × 85 × 85 cm.
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Exceptionally rare and beautifully preserved antique French blow billiards (also known as Je u de Nicolas or Puff Billiards) on an original wooden furniture base, dating from the early 20th century (circa 1910–1930). This iconic dexterity game was at the time a staple and beloved sight in French and Belgian village cafés.
The game is designed for 4 players. Each player operates a rotating metal spout with a rubber bellows to blow the white ball away from their own goal pocket and aim it into the opponents’ pockets.
Mechanics & Operation: The 4 rubber blow bellows (pear-shaped) are in perfect condition, wonderfully smooth, and the game functions excellently!
Coin mechanism: At the front is the authentic metal coin and latch mechanism. This worked in cafés for money. For comfortable home use this mechanism is no longer connected; the playing balls can be easily and quickly removed from the internal wooden collection bins by opening the top panel after the game.
Details: The wooden playing field with the green top is in neat condition with a beautifully lived-in character. Surrounding the field are the original metal score counters with red and green wooden beads. At the front is the original wooden ball drawer filled with playing balls.
Unique access: The top is hinged and can be opened fully, offering a unique and fascinating glimpse into the authentic wooden interior.
Furniture: The solid wooden frame sits on four sturdy, characteristic tapering legs. Structurally 100% stable, solid and at the perfect table height.
A spectacular historical game and an absolute showpiece for a man cave, bar, or high-end vintage interior.
Exceptionally rare and beautifully preserved antique French blow billiards (also known as Je u de Nicolas or Puff Billiards) on an original wooden furniture base, dating from the early 20th century (circa 1910–1930). This iconic dexterity game was at the time a staple and beloved sight in French and Belgian village cafés.
The game is designed for 4 players. Each player operates a rotating metal spout with a rubber bellows to blow the white ball away from their own goal pocket and aim it into the opponents’ pockets.
Mechanics & Operation: The 4 rubber blow bellows (pear-shaped) are in perfect condition, wonderfully smooth, and the game functions excellently!
Coin mechanism: At the front is the authentic metal coin and latch mechanism. This worked in cafés for money. For comfortable home use this mechanism is no longer connected; the playing balls can be easily and quickly removed from the internal wooden collection bins by opening the top panel after the game.
Details: The wooden playing field with the green top is in neat condition with a beautifully lived-in character. Surrounding the field are the original metal score counters with red and green wooden beads. At the front is the original wooden ball drawer filled with playing balls.
Unique access: The top is hinged and can be opened fully, offering a unique and fascinating glimpse into the authentic wooden interior.
Furniture: The solid wooden frame sits on four sturdy, characteristic tapering legs. Structurally 100% stable, solid and at the perfect table height.
A spectacular historical game and an absolute showpiece for a man cave, bar, or high-end vintage interior.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Antique Blow Billiard
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Physical condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
77 cm
Width
85 cm
Depth
85 cm
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1910-1920
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