Lot 206 , A rare mid 19th century Jaques of London Game of Cannonade of Castle Bagatelle, comprising a circular mahogany board, 38cms diameter,

A rare mid 19th century Jaques of London Game of Cannonade of Castle Bagatelle, comprising a circular mahogany board, 38cms diameter, with metal framed mesh sides, enclosed eight wire framed castle 'stations' the board underside stamped Jaques . London, together with a mahogany velvet lined box, the sliding lid with printed paper titling labels, containing twelve turned ivory castles, an ivory spinning top and fourteen clay, composition and ivory balls

NOTE: The design was registered on 21st January, 1854, number 94726

Condition: The metal and wire mesh frame is detached from the circumference of the board from "stations" Nottingham to Walmer (approx. 38cm). Metal frame with remnants of original green paint
Estimate £300-500


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Sold for £420