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Antique Toy Soldiers Skittles Vintage Toys
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Antique Toy Soldiers Skittles Vintage Toys

1920 - 1940
Description

A charming vintage skittles game in nice original order.

This is in its original paint and is a complete set with Sergeant Major and eight soldiers in black busby hats as well as the original white and black jacks all tightly seated on their original pegs so this can be wheeled around on the original pressed metal wheels.

A great nostalgic piece in nice condition for display.

The trolley measures 27 cms by 12 cms and is 12 cms high.

UK insured packing and delivery is £10

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Wooden Toy Soldier Skittles to the 1940s.

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SA1163820
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Description
A charming vintage skittles game in nice original order.

This is in its original paint and is a complete set with Sergeant Major and eight soldiers in black busby hats as well as the original white and black jacks all tightly seated on their original pegs so this can be wheeled around on the original pressed metal wheels.

A great nostalgic piece in nice condition for display.

The trolley measures 27 cms by 12 cms and is 12 cms high.

UK insured packing and delivery is £10

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Wooden Toy Soldier Skittles to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163820
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A set of painted wooden toy soldier skittles arranged on a blue wheeled cart with two wooden bowling balls.
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Archive I A set of painted wooden toy soldier skittles arranged on a blue wheeled cart with two wooden bowling balls.

Antique Toy Soldiers Skittles Vintage Toys

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Rams Head Antiques
Telephone 07769 255 544
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Wolsingham
Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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A set of painted wooden toy soldier skittles arranged on a blue wheeled cart with two wooden bowling balls.
Antique Toy Soldiers Skittles Vintage Toys
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A set of painted wooden toy soldier skittles arranged on a blue wheeled cart with two wooden bowling balls.
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  • ObjectToys & Games
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialWood, Paint, Metal, Fibre
  • ColourRed, Blue, Black
  • MotifsTurned wooden figures, hand-painted uniforms, wheeled cart base, wooden bowling balls
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This folk art skittles game from 1940 is made from wood, paint, metal, and fibre in red, blue, and black colours. The set comprises a wheeled cart base holding turned wooden figures of a Sergeant Major and eight soldiers wearing black busby hats, together with two wooden bowling balls in white and black. The painted surfaces show age wear, and the flat rectangular cart runs on pressed metal wheels with a twisted fibre pull cord attached to a metal eyelet. Measuring 12 cm high, 27 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, this item fits well on a bookshelf as a decorative nostalgic display piece in a rustic farmhouse interior.

FAQs

Skittles is an ancient lawn or tabletop target game that evolved from early European bowling traditions. Wooden skittle sets were manufactured by local turners and toy makers, frequently taking the form of turned pins or themed characters such as soldiers.

Traditional skittle sets were turned from dense hardwoods such as beech, boxwood, or pine to withstand impact. Figures were finished with hand-applied paints and occasionally mounted on wooden frames with metal fixings or natural fibre cords.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural signs of age, including paint wear, timber shrinkage, and surface patination from handling. Construction features such as turned wood lines, hand-painted details, and early wire or metal hardware further indicate historic origin.

A set of vintage skittles serves as a sculptural decorative accents on open shelving, sideboards, or desk spaces. The contrasting painted finishes and figurative shapes bring graphic texture and visual interest to contemporary or traditional schemes.

To preserve original paintwork, dust gently using a dry, soft brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid using water, liquid cleaners, or aggressive polishes, as these can cause unstable or flaking paint to lift from the wood.
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