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• Traditional Cup and Ball
• Cup and Ball
• Bag of Marbles
• Wooden Popgun
• Natural Wooden Yoyo
• Painted Yoyo
• Traditional Diabolo
• Stilts
• Adjustable Stilts
• Wooden Hoop
• Treasure Sack
• Spindle Top
• Whipping Top
• Catch Quoit
• Throwing Quoits
• Hobby Horse
• Pickup Sticks
• Football Rattle
• Jacob's Ladder
• Pull Spinner
• Wooden Spinning Top
• Trapeze Clown
• Trapeze Ballerina
• Noah's Ark Card Game
• Jig Sew Kit

 Traditional Cup and Ball

Natural wood finish for a game that is harder to perfect than it looks. Not recommended for children less than 5 years old. Size 14 x 4 x 4cm.

 

Cup and Ball

The cup and ball has been around from at least Victorian times, maybe earlier, but it is always a great deal of fun and a popular and inexpensive toy. 17cm.

 

Bag of Marbles

What schoolchild should be without a collection of marbles? Here is an inexpensive bag of marbles for a traditional game. Pack contains 18 small size "shooter" marbles and one large size marble in a small drawstring bag. Please note that sometimes the pack may contain vintage marbles and the selection may be varied to that shown in the picture.

 

Wooden Popgun

This timeless traditional toy still delights children. The cork is retained by string and makes a loud popping noise as it is expelled from the barrel..

 Natural Wood YoYo

Lovely traditional wood yoyo made of wood and a great play item. 5cm. Recommended for 5+.

Painted YoYo

Colourful yoyo made of wood and painted in a bright colour. With a little practice many tricks can be performed. 5cm. Random colour selection.

 Traditional Wooden Diabolo

A small size diabolo for children, very similar to the Victorian pattern, made in natural wood. Complete with two handsticks and string. With practice, very many tricks can be performed on the diabolo, and professional models are available, just request details. Recommended for age 6+. Size 30 x 9 x 6cm.

Child's Stilts

These good quality stilts are made of ash, which is a good strong wood, capable of supporting up to adult weight. Their sturdy construction will mean that they should last a long time and withstand the rigours of a playground. 120cm high, with a fixed foot height of approx. 30cm.

Child/Adult Adjustable Stilts

These good quality stilts are made of ash, which is a good strong wood, capable of supporting up to adult weight. Their sturdy construction will mean that they should last a long time and withstand the rigours of a playground. 150cm high, with an adjustable foot height of approx. 30cm, 45cm and 60cm.

Wooden Hoop

This traditional play hoop is made of layered hardwood and comes with a coloured stick (colours vary) so that it can be rolled along the playground. 60cm diameter.

 

 Treasure Sack

A bag of treasure filled with "gem" stones. A random selection of amethyst, blue howlite, blue lace agate, carnelian, hematite, rock crystal, jasper, tiger eye gold, malachite and many more. The bag measures about 7cm and each stone is about 3cm.

This a fascinating selection that can be used for decoration, jewellery making or personal study. The Victorians loved collecting rare or unusual objects and this would certainly have appealed to them.

 

 Spindle Top

Although played from ancient times, this was a favourite with Victorian children as well. The toy comprises two parts, the top and the handle and it comes with full instructions. Top 5cm diameter. Handle 12" long.

This toy is made in England.

 Whipping Top

Whipping tops have been a favourite toy from early times and with practice you can become very proficient. This traditional toy is made of natural wood. Top 5cm diameter. Handle 40cm. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.

This top is made entirely in England.

 

 Catch Quoit

A simple game that is deceptively difficult. The quoit is placed on the stick then flicked in the air as high as possible. The aim is to catch the quoit as it falls. Made from wood in England.

6" quoit and stick 17.5", 45cm..

 Throwing Quoits

Dating back to Roman times, this traditional game needs no explanation and can be played by children and adults. Made in England of natural wood. Supplied with four quoits.

Coil 6", base 12"

 

 Hobby Horse

This beautiful hobby horse is made of natural wood and has a lovely carved design. Made in England, this is bound to afford much delight to children.

37" and 97cm long. Sold as unsuitable for under five years old.

 

Trapeze Clown

This has been a favourite toy for many years. Simply squeeze the handles gently and the toy performs acrobatic tricks. A nicely made toy. Recommended for age 3+

Size: 29 x 8 cm

 

Trapeze Ballerina

This has been a favourite toy for many years. Simply squeeze the handles gently and the toy performs acrobatic tricks. A nicely made toy. Recommended for age 3+

Size: 29 x 8 cm

 

Jig Sew Kit

Sewing card complete with 4 cards and wool. Recommended for age 8+

Size: 21 x 17.5 cm

 

Knitting Doll

The Knitting Doll has long been a way of learning to knit and can provide hours of creative fun. In older times they would have been made out of an old bobbin or carved piece of wood, but these classical figures are rather special. Each box contains a random selection from one of the three doll designs, wool, knitting needle/pin and instructions. Recommended for age 6+

Size: 12 cm high

 

Pickup Sticks

A simple traditional game that requires practice and skill to win. Beautifully presented in a wooden box with a sliding lid. Recommended for age 5+

Size: 16 x 2 x 5 cm

 

 Football Rattle

They used rattles at Victorian football matches, although perhaps not as brightly coloured as our ones. Wooden rattle supplied with random selection of handle colour from red, blue, green or yellow. Recommended for age 36 months or more.

12.5 x 13.5 x 2 cm

 

 Jacob's Ladder

The original form of stress relief, this simple toy provides hours of fun as it falls this way and then that. Recommended for age 36 months on.

10.5 x 5 x 5cm.

 

 Pull Spinner

Thread the cord through the spindle and wind the top around, then hold the knot as you pull as hard as possible. Then watch the top go! Amazing spinning top comes in random selection from red, yellow, green and blue. Recommended age 5+.

19 x 6 x 10cm.

 

 Wooden Spinning Top

Simple hand operated spinning top which is great fun for play and inexpensive. Comes in a random selection of colours.

4cm diameter.

 

 Wooden Skittles

These six skittles are made of mahogany from renewable sources and form a beautiful and practical set for a traditional game. Also supplied are two balls and a cotton drawstring bag. This is an ideal game for groups to play and can be used in the school playground.

Skittle height 18 cms x diameter 5 cms, ball diameter 7 cms

 

 Noah's Ark Card Game

Beautiful pictorial cards with illustrations dating from the 1800s. 52 cards in a pack. The cards can also be used for object lessons.

10 x 7.5cm.

 

 Egg and Spoon Race

A traditional egg and spoon race for two people or can be played singly. Pick up the egg on the spoon, carry it to the egg cup and place it there without dropping it. This wonderful game is based on an original design from the late 1800s. This is a beautifully presented game in a lovely box that could easily become a collector's piece.

Recommended for Age 3+

Box Size 29 x 12 cm

 

 Retro Snap Game

A card game from the late 1800s beautifully illustrated with vintage pictures in 12 different designs. A classic game for all the family to enjoy

Recommended age 4+

Box 10 x 7.5cm.

 

 Wooden Solitaire

This beautifully crafted solitaire game would look good on any coffee table, or make a great gift for the children or grandchildren. Made entirely in wood and complete with wooden marbles

Size 21.5cm diameter.

 

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