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Jaques ‘Electrical All Star Derby’ Horse Racing Game, Circa 1930
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Jaques ‘Electrical All Star Derby’ Horse Racing Game, Circa 1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 21 November 2025 · Luke Honey Ltd
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Description

An "Electrical All Star Derby" Horse Racing Game by Jaques, circa 1930

the wooden case, mounted with eight painted lead racehorses: Felstead, Trigo, Blenheim, Cameronian, April the First, Manna, Coronach and Call Boy, metal roulette spinner to the centre, and electric bulbs powered by battery, operated by a turned knob to the side, in the original cardboard box, JAQUES LONDON and Jaques Triangular Logo in gilt transfer

“Manufactured in England by JOHN JAQUES & SON LTD, 15-21 Kirby Street, Hatton Garden, London E.C.1...Patent Applied For"

Width: 32cm

Depth: 32cm

Height: 6cm

Stock Reference: AS 1936

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Horse Racing Game to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA822642
Dealers Internal Reference
AS 1936
Description
An "Electrical All Star Derby" Horse Racing Game by Jaques, circa 1930

the wooden case, mounted with eight painted lead racehorses: Felstead, Trigo, Blenheim, Cameronian, April the First, Manna, Coronach and Call Boy, metal roulette spinner to the centre, and electric bulbs powered by battery, operated by a turned knob to the side, in the original cardboard box, JAQUES LONDON and Jaques Triangular Logo in gilt transfer

“Manufactured in England by JOHN JAQUES & SON LTD, 15-21 Kirby Street, Hatton Garden, London E.C.1...Patent Applied For"

Width: 32cm

Depth: 32cm

Height: 6cm

Stock Reference: AS 1936

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Horse Racing Game to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA822642
Dealers Internal Ref
AS 1936
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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An overhead view of a square, vintage Jaques electrical horse racing game featuring a green playing surface and hand-painted metal horses. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An overhead view of a square, vintage Jaques electrical horse racing game featuring a green playing surface and hand-painted metal horses. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Jaques ‘Electrical All Star Derby’ Horse Racing Game, Circa 1930

Archive II An overhead view of a square, vintage Jaques electrical horse racing game featuring a green playing surface and hand-painted metal horses. View II
Archive III An overhead view of a square, vintage Jaques electrical horse racing game featuring a green playing surface and hand-painted metal horses. View III
Archive IV An overhead view of a square, vintage Jaques electrical horse racing game featuring a green playing surface and hand-painted metal horses. View IV
Archive V An overhead view of a square, vintage Jaques electrical horse racing game featuring a green playing surface and hand-painted metal horses. View V
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London
SW8
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Jul 2018
Items For Sale 22
Items Sold 148
Luke Honey Ltd
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Location: London, SW8, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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An overhead view of a square, vintage Jaques electrical horse racing game featuring a green playing surface and hand-painted metal horses.
Jaques ‘Electrical All Star Derby’ Horse Racing Game, circa 1930
Ref: SA822642
An overhead view of a square, vintage Jaques electrical horse racing game featuring a green playing surface and hand-painted metal horses.
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  • ObjectTabletop Games
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialWood, Cast Metal, Paint
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsHand-painted horses and jockeys, Circular track layout, Central spinner or mechanism, Green felt or painted surface
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

Mechanical horse racing games gained immense popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as parlour and pub entertainments, often mimicking the thrill of the turf through intricate clockwork or electrical mechanisms.

These pieces typically feature wooden cabinetry, hand-painted cast metal or lead figures for the horses and jockeys, and felt or painted wooden playing surfaces with metal components.

Authenticity is usually determined by maker marks, the patina on the cast metal figures, traditional construction joints in the timber housing, and the presence of period-accurate mechanisms.

Positioning such an item on a coffee table or inside a glass-fronted cabinet allows it to serve as a fascinating focal point and a conversation starter in a study or living area.

Keep the item out of direct sunlight to prevent paint fading, maintain a stable indoor humidity level to protect the wood, and clean gently with a dry, soft microfiber cloth without using liquid cleaners.
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