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A charming early 20thC puzzle made by Robert Journet of London.

Comprising of paper covered board, glass, printed playing field with indents and tiny ball bearings that represent doves.

The object of the game is to get all the doves into the dovecote by carefully balancing and manoeuvring the puzzle.

Robert Journet started a toy shop in 1878 in Paddington. His father hand-made the first puzzles in the early 1890's. The business took-off in 1918 when the Company attended a British Industries fair and volume export sales were made to the U.S.A. Robert passed away in the 1930's and his son Frederick took over the business and further expanded it.

This particular game is in good original condition including further details printed on the rear.

£49.00 including postage to UK zone 1 addresses.

For overseas postage and cost of delivery to addresses outside UK zone 1 please enquire.

This is a genuine vintage item previously used for its intended purpose, please refer to images for condition.

The other items in our photographs are not included, they are for demonstration only.

Early 20thC Robert Journet puzzle - The Dovecote Puzzle - #8504/1

£49.00Price
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