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Early 20th Century Auntie Sally English Parlour Game
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Early 20th century Auntie Sally English parlour game
A rare early 20th Century example of an English hand-crafted Aunt Sally parlour game. Made from pine wood this item has 22 wooden throwing sticks, 1 aunt sally figure, several clay pipes and 4 stumps. With its original lithograph printed box this item is in complete untouched original condition.
History: The game dates back to the 17th century, although the name "Aunt Sally" may have been a later addition. ... An Aunt Sally was originally the modelled head of an old woman with a clay pipe in her mouth; the object was for players to throw sticks at the head to break the pipe.
Size in inches of box: H 10” x W 22” x D 10.5” Figure: H 10” x W 2.5” x D 2.5”
Period: Early 20th century
Material: Pine
Origin: England
Condition: Worn
Completely solid in structure and form, this item is in complete original condition and close to 100 years old. Please expect age related wear across all this item as the images aim to illustrate. The box is worn with cracks and rust in sections, The figures cloths are worn but original to the item, The wooden sticks show a deep natural patina, The clay pipes are broken with only 2 in complete condition. Its exceedingly difficult to photograph all the areas in this piece, therefore we strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment.
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4304223969812
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