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Carved and Painted Children's Toy Skittle Game Set from England, circa 1940

$95per set
£72.08per set
€82.42per set
CA$132.69per set
A$147.53per set
CHF 77.03per set
MX$1,795.83per set
NOK 982.91per set
SEK 920.94per set
DKK 615.13per set
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About the Item

Four sets of skittle pins painted to look like toy soldiers from 1940s England. The bright, cheery colors and elegant carving make these an especially charming children's toy or festive decorative accent. Skittle is an English lawn game that is still popular throughout the United Kingdom today, only in its current iteration it is played as a miniature pub game. England, circa 1940 Dimensions: 1W x 1D x 7H (Each pin)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 10
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BA471stDibs: LU797216332492

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