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19th Century Puzzle Blocks, c.1885

Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Early German late 19th century puzzle blocks, consisting of six different puzzles, with six different scenes, conforming to six different pictures (see images). The cover represents a winter scene with a little girl and a Saint Bernard dog. The others are; a little boy and a girl dancing, children at the beach, four children at a fence, three children playing croquet, three children and a little dog at a fence. Condition is very good and complete (all the pictures and all of the blocks are there); condition is consistent with age and use. Puzzle is 130 years old.

More Information

Origin:	Germany
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Lithographed paper on wood.
Condition:	Good. Condition consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	Circa 1885.
Styles / Movements:	Other, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	122184

Dimensions

W.	2.5 in;	H.	14 in;	D.	11 in;
W.	6.35 cm;	H.	35.56 cm;	D.	27.94 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.

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