Gambling Memorabilia & Playing Cards
Sat, Mar 28, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 672
Carnival or Tavern String Game.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Carnival or Tavern String Game. American, ca. 1890. The title "String Game" hand painted on top board. 52 playing cards attached to wooden blocks. A string is attached to each block, which is spring-loaded and rises as the appropriate string is pulled, then settles back to its original position on release. Blocks housed in a 47 x 22" frame, 52 strings hanging from a metal bar jutting out from its top. A few strings broken or missing, a few cards with minor damage otherwise very good. An unusual and possibly unique device.
