A French "Jeu de la Grenouille"

  • Stock ID: 15456
  • Reference No: MX1270

A rare 19th century French folk art “Jeu de la Grenouille” game, an early version of a pinball machine found in rural French bistros. The players tossed a heavy cast iron coin from a distance of about three metres, trying to get the coins to go into the most difficult holes. As the coins enter the various holes, or the swivelling trap doors, or the mouth of the “grenouille” (the frog) and depending on the difficulty of the hole, they exit down different slides. The slides with higher scores for the more difficult holes. This game retains its original cast iron coins. Area of Normandy, circa 1880.

Condition report: In good and original condition, showing only wear in keeping with its age and use.
Dimensions: 45 x 58 cm, overall height 86 cm.
Status: Available

  • Price: AU$3,500.00

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