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Indoor Croquet Set Game for 7 Players in Jointed Wood Box, Early 20th Century

About the Item

This is an original indoor or carpet croquet set game, coming with its own jointed wooden storage box, all dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. This is a classic game of strategy and skill, fun to play for all age groups. The set has seven different colored balls and wood mallets with multicolored start and end poles with ten individual hoops which look to be individually handmade. Please see images. All playing pieces fit into a pine jointed box with hinged lid and fastening clip.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.38 in (13.67 cm)Width: 15.63 in (39.71 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Overall good condition. Mallets are play worn The box has two original holes to the top- we do not know what they are for. Wear to the box from use- please see images.
  • Seller Location:
    Lincoln, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: O 1821stDibs: LU990322441772
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