A Fairground Game Called "devil In A Box" Or "jack-in-the-box" - Europe - 19th Century
Fairground game called "Jack-in-the-Box" or "Devil in a Box"
Europe
19th century
Wood, iron, fabric
H: 55 cm; L: 22.5 cm; W: 16 cm
Wooden box with painted polychrome flame decoration and a central red push button.
Sculpted devil's head with a mustache and beard in polychrome green, black, yellow, and red; he is dressed in a red fabric garment.
A typical fairground game, it consists of a mechanical box that opens suddenly with the push of a button, from which the devil, mounted on a spring, springs out.
Ref.: 6674
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Europe
19th century
Wood, iron, fabric
H: 55 cm; L: 22.5 cm; W: 16 cm
Wooden box with painted polychrome flame decoration and a central red push button.
Sculpted devil's head with a mustache and beard in polychrome green, black, yellow, and red; he is dressed in a red fabric garment.
A typical fairground game, it consists of a mechanical box that opens suddenly with the push of a button, from which the devil, mounted on a spring, springs out.
Ref.: 6674
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
4 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1714697
Availability: In stock
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