{"product_id":"1920s-boxed-cuebridge-by-spears-games-a-novel-bridge-and-cue-childrens-game","title":"1920s Boxed Cuebridge By Spear's Games. A Novel Bridge And Cue Children's Game","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1920s Boxed Cuebridge By Spear's Games. A Novel Bridge And Cue Children's Game\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful rare table top toy is a 1920s Boxed \u003cem\u003eCuebridge\u003c\/em\u003e By Spear's Games. A Novel Bridge And Cue Children's Game made\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e by the firm \u003cem\u003eJW Spear \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/em\u003e at The Spears Works, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany but designed in England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Box Size (WHD)\u003c\/strong\u003e:- 28.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e x 9.4 x 4 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere are a few scuffs on the box and the clay balls have also discoloured, as would be expected with something of this age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe blue ball is missing but otherwise the game is intact and complete. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn original version of the game, both the bridge and box are made from cardboard with wood cross struts on the bridge to enable it to stand alone. The bridge has three arches with children and toys peering over the edge. It's very cute with fantastic colours. In later versions, the bridge was made from wood and had five arches. The clay balls are slightly larger than marbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe aim of the game is for the players to hand roll the balls, or hit them with the wooden cue, through the arches of the bridge to score points. Each arch and coloured ball represents a different score. The full instructions are printed inside the box lid. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis game is being sold as a collectable, for display only, as you are most likely to find it in a museum. It represents a lovely piece of history and, at approximately 100 years old, it's amazing it has survived in such lovely condition! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-toys-games-scale-model-railway-and-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage toys and games.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spears Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57369424560503,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/1920s_Boxed_Cuebridge_By_Spear_s_Games._A_Novel_Bridge_And_Cue_Children_s_Game_1.jpg?v=1786378047","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/products\/1920s-boxed-cuebridge-by-spears-games-a-novel-bridge-and-cue-childrens-game","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}