French Carnival Paper-mache Clown Ball Toss Game c.1930-1950 Prints DIMENSIONS H 20-30

DIMENSIONS H 20-30

The Matchbox name originated in 1953 as a brand name of the British die-casting company Lesney Products

CREATOR Ingento

Missing swing out seats

CREATOR Red Wing Union Stoneware Company

French Carnival Paper-mache Clown Ball Toss Game c.1930-1950 Prints DIMENSIONS H 20-30ABOUT An antique French carnival clown ball toss game with wooden ball catch numbered 37. Hand crafted, hand painted paper mache on board. CREATOR Unknown. France. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1930 1950. MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES Paper mache, Paint, Masonite Board. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Some cracking of paint around the perimeter of the clown's head where mounted but stable. One cheek dented from ball toss. Small damage over right