It was listed by Opus Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Parlour Riddle Game to the Georgian era.
It is made of paper and card and contains riddles.
The back is decorated with roses and the phrase-
'This is affections tribute-friendships offering-whose silent eloquence more rich than words-tells of the givers faith in absence-and says- forget me not.'
Inside it opens up into three sections where there are 24 riddles written in blue. in longhand. There are some modern paper answers to most of the riddles are in a small wooden box
Examples 'Why are teeth like verbs?'
Because they are regular, irregular and defective.
Another 'What do we do when to increase the effect we diminish the cause?'
Candle snuffer
They are numbered and the last one is number 24.
In excellent condition-no damage.
It measures 7.5 x 6cm closed
Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Parlour Riddle Game to the Georgian era.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Opus Antiques Profile Page
Antique Paper and Card Riddle Game
