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Lot 178:
John Jaques and Son Ltd Hit-A-Pin Bagatelle Game
Description
A vintage tabletop bagatelle game, titled Hit-A-Pin Bagatelle, manufactured by the British firm John Jaques and Son, Ltd. The board is constructed from wood with a curved upper edge and a rectangular outer frame. The playing surface features multiple scoring zones, including three central circular arrangements of metal pins and various recessed scoring holes with values ranging from 5 to 150. A wooden launching chute is located along the right-hand side. The frame is branded with the game title in red and black outlined lettering on the lower right edge. A printed paper label is affixed to the reverse, providing the rules of play and the manufacturer details: John Jaques and Son, Ltd., Kirby Street, Hatton Garden, London, E.C.1. A triangular metal logo plate is positioned near the top centre of the board.
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