{"title":"5.26 Rides \u0026 Games","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"george-iii-mahogany-concertina-card-table","title":"George  III Mahogany Concertina Card Table","description":"This phenomenal Georgian concertina card table is a masterpiece of English woodworking. Constructed for multi-functional use, this mahogany table displays beautifully integrated design elements in every position. Gothic architectural elements are incorporated into the design motif as a blind-fretwork frieze matches a rosette-carved edge with perfect symmetry. As a side table, the mottled mahogany surface changes as light dances on its hand-applied wax finish. An ingenious opening mechanism gives the table its unique name. As the top swivels like a turret, the back legs pull out of an accordion-like fold to lengthen and support the extended top. A green baize lines the playing-surface of the serpentine top, while square tapering legs and guttae feet provide stable support. Such a complex construction is the result of thoughtful design and skillful craftsmanship. Its match is rarely found in such exquisite condition.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1810\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n29\" high x 35\" wide x 17\" deep (closed); 34\" deep (open) \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProvenance: \u003cbr\u003e\nBought from Dunphey 19 July 1965. £315 as 'Irish Chippendale' and by descent.","brand":"M.S. 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The Comet Golf Ball Vendor is one of the few to have survived to this day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1936 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 18\" wide x 16\" deep x 23 1\/4\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41238175907975,"sku":"30-7679","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-7679_1.png?v=1717921561"},{"product_id":"jennings-golfa-rola-golf-ball-vendor-slot-machine","title":"Jennings Golfa-Rola Golf Ball Vendor Slot Machine","description":"Created by the O.D. Jennings \u0026amp; Company of Chicago, this \u003cem\u003eGolfa Rola\u003c\/em\u003e upright golf ball vendor slot machine is an incredibly rare piece of vintage Americana. The 25-cent slot is in impeccable condition, complete with its original glass display front that showcases the multitude of golf balls (which are original to the machine) that can be won – with luck! Found in prominent golf clubs across the country, these nostalgic machines were designed to pay out in golf balls rather than money. With a single spin, a player could take a chance at winning up to 10 golf balls. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFloor model slot machines such as this are far rarer than their countertop-sized counterparts - such machines were only found in high-end golf resorts of the early and mid-20th century. What makes this machine all the rarer is that vendor slot machines such as this one were declared gambling devices in 1941 - just a year after the \u003cem\u003eGolfa Rola\u003c\/em\u003e went into production. Thus, production of these new models would not only have abruptly ended, but any unsold machines would have been destroyed. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1940\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n59 1\/2\" high x 20\" wide x 22\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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A shell ornament graces the frieze, and the front cabriole legs are adorned with ornate relief carving at the knees and terminate in lifelike ball-and-claw feet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The extreme socio-economic polarity that existed in Ireland for centuries resulted in a large population of poor and a small percentage of elite, with virtually no known middle class. This class structure was reflected in the furniture created during this time. While most did not have access to quality pieces, the privileged class commissioned furnishings, such as this remarkable table, that were unmatched in quality, crafted of the finest materials and exhibited an extraordinary level of artistry. Since few could afford such exceptional furnishings, not many were ever created, making this table an exceptional find. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1760 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Closed: 36 1\/4\" wide x 18 1\/2\" deep x 29 1\/8\" high\u003cbr\u003e Open: 36\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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The frieze itself serves as a spacious storage compartment to hold playing cards and game pieces. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1860\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTable Opened: 35\" square x 29 3\/8\" high\u003cbr\u003e\nTable Closed: 35\" wide x 17 1\/2\" deep x 30 1\/8\" high\n ","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43672832016519,"sku":"30-5045","price":28850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-5045_2_1afe84f4-bffd-4bdd-b000-8577e7d330d0.png?v=1767206677"},{"product_id":"regency-era-card-table","title":"Regency-Era Card Table","description":"This ingenious late Regency card table was designed with both beauty and entertainment in mind. When not in use, its folded D-shaped top sits against the wall providing an elegant side table. When the time comes to play a game of cards, the tabletop easily revolves and unfolds to reveal a felt-lined surface. The table is supported by a four-footed base displaying understated scrollwork and beading, exhibiting the best of traditional Regency design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Card playing and gambling were very popular pastimes among the fashionable elite during the 18th and 19th centuries, and tables such as these were specially crafted and housed in some of the finest estates throughout Great Britain. It is exceedingly rare to find a Regency-period example such as this, particularly in such excellent condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1830 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Closed: 36\" wide x 18\" deep x 28 5\/8\" high\u003cbr\u003e Open: 36\" wide x 36\" deep x 28 5\/8\" high","brand":"M.S. 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When turned on, its colorful fiberglass form rises up, simulating \"blast off.\" Utilizing a unique pneumatic mechanism rather than the more ubiquitous system of belts and pulleys for kiddie rides of the era, it was described in its print ads as \"the only space ride that actually rises on a column of air to give the most breathtaking and realistic 'Zoom Jet' flight sensation in the world!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Invented in 1931, coin-operated kiddie rides enjoyed almost immediate popularity and quickly grew into a hugely successful commercial venture in America. Billboard Magazine wrote in 1953 that kiddie rides were the country's “fastest-growing business” and “a rare combination of wholesome fun and clever merchandising.” They were so popular with retailers not just for their ability to attract customers with their entertainment value, but also for spurring sales of costumes, toys and other merchandise that corresponded with the rides such as cowboy hats and spacemen. Today, vintage children’s rides like this are extremely difficult to find, especially in such excellent working condition, and they are highly coveted by collectors of antique toys and Americana. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1950 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 30\" wide x 62\" deep x 54\" high \n","brand":"M.S. 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When turned on, the fiberglass bike creates a realistic bumpy ride with a slight sway from side to side, giving children the illusion they are part of an exciting, high-speed police chase. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Kiddie rides,” as they are commonly called, got their start in 1931 when Missouri inventor James Otto Hahs built a mechanical horse as a Christmas present for his children. He went on to create a commercial coin-operated version cast in aluminum called the Hahs Gaited Mechanical Horse, and he teamed up with Exhibit Supply Company to distribute it across America. By 1953, kiddie rides were described as America’s fastest-growing business by Billboard Magazine. Today, vintage children’s rides like this are extremely difficult to find, especially in such excellent working condition, and they are highly coveted by collectors of antique toys and Americana. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1956 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 27\" wide x 41\" deep x 48\" high \n","brand":"M.S. 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The table's base, attributed to famed Gillows of Lancaster and London, is carved from rosewood, with the design of top and table complementing each other perfectly. Raised on a carved gadrooned central column with a leaf collar, the triform base leads to mighty lion's paw feet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Gillows furniture is found in royal collections and museums throughout the world. Robert Gillow rose from humble beginnings as a joiner and evolved into a consummate businessman. After founding his business in 1730, he expanded his cabinetmaking activities to include direct import of quality West Indian timbers, especially fine mahogany. His talents as both a cabinetmaker and an innovative designer brought him early success, and his sons Richard and Robert joined the business. His furniture gained a reputation for excellent craftsmanship and materials. This, coupled with his insistence on being at the cutting edge of design, kept the company at the forefront of cabinetmaking throughout its incredibly long history. The powerful elegance, exquisite design, construction and exceptional rarity of this museum-quality table cannot be overstated, and it truly embodies the finest of Gillows' furnishings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1830 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 25 1\/4\" wide x 25 1\/4\" deep x 29 1\/2\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41238733324423,"sku":"31-3862","price":34500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-3862_1_14f4c235-137e-48f8-b51d-811712ea13ed.png?v=1717923260"},{"product_id":"louis-xv-style-porcelain-mounted-card-table","title":"Louis XV-Style Porcelain-Mounted Card Table","description":"This Louis XV-style French card table was designed with both elegance and function in mind. Adorned by Sèvres-style porcelain floral plaques and gilt bronze mounts, its serves as a well-appointed side or console table when not in use. When one is ready for a card game, the table quickly transforms into a sturdy playing surface, complete with green felt, by simply unfolding the hinged top. Exhibiting the timeless grace of traditional Louis XV design, the table is a triumph of early 19th-century inventiveness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Card playing and gambling were very popular pastimes among the fashionable elite during the 18th- and 19th-centuries, and tables such as this were specially crafted and housed in some of the finest estates throughout Europe. To find a porcelain-mounted example is a rarity, particularly in such excellent condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1870 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 32 1\/2\" wide x 16 1\/4\" deep x 30\" high\u003cbr\u003e With table top expanded: 32 1\/2\" wide x 32 1\/2\" deep x 30\" high","brand":"M.S. 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Exhibiting the best of traditional Regency design, these tables are classically adorned by inlaid brass that beautifully complements the richness of the rosewood. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Card playing and gambling were very popular pastimes among the fashionable elite during the 18th and 19th centuries, and tables such as these were specially crafted and housed in some of the finest estates throughout England. It is exceedingly rare to find a matching Regency-period pair such as these, particularly in such excellent condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1820 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 36 1\/8\" wide x 17 5\/8\" deep x 28\" high (closed)","brand":"M.S. 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The top features two leaves with brass hinges, allowing it to double in size. It stands on well-turned legs and is slightly lower than standard table height. The accompanying leather carrying straps are stamped with \"D.E. Morris \u0026amp; Co Limited\" and “50” alongside the broad arrow, indicating the table's military use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e During the Georgian and Victorian periods, British officers, along with high social standing, expected their military campaigns to offer the same comforts as their homes. This demand led to the creation of campaign furniture, designed to combine the elegance of fine household items with the practicality of easy transport. Known as \"knock-down furniture,\" campaign pieces were crafted with exceptional ingenuity. These designs could be disassembled, transported and reassembled quickly without tools, making them ideal for military use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Their practical and elegant functionality allowed officers to create opulent settings in their tents that mirrored the grandeur of England’s finest interiors. The luxurious tents were as much a display of political power as they were beautiful. Given its extensive travel across continents, finding an exceptional example of this revolutionary design, especially in such pristine condition, is truly extraordinary. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fully open: 23 7\/8\" high x 26 1\/4\" wide x 29 1\/2\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Closed: 3 1\/2\" high x 26 1\/4\" wide x 14 3\/4\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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Today, it stands as a rare and highly collectible piece of American gaming history. With its flashy green and red finish, detailed castings and signature Native American motif, this slot machine embodies the craftsmanship and visual flair that made Jennings the top producer of slot machines in the US in the mid-century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ode D. Jennings (1874–1953), a brilliant inventor from Kentucky, began his career at Mills Novelty Co., where he rose to manage the 1904 World’s Fair Spectatorium—an Edison-lit arcade showcasing hundreds of slot machines. Jennings went on to found his own firm in 1906, which evolved into O.D. Jennings \u0026amp; Co. He held multiple patents, including innovations that eliminated coin jams and rejected undersized slugs. By the 1960s, Jennings machines accounted for 45% of U.S. slot machine sales, cementing the firm’s legacy as a powerhouse in American mechanical ingenuity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Marked \"O.D. 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