Lot 186b: A Kay of London bagatelle board with integral scoring tracks
A vintage tabletop bagatelle board manufactured by Kay of London (Kay Sports and Games Ltd). The game features a rectangular wooden frame with a curved black top rail housing a green-painted hardboard playing surface. Numerous steel pins are arranged to create target pockets and hazards across the board. The surface is printed with various point values including 25, 50, 100, 150, 250, and 500. To the right side is an integrated scoring mechanism consisting of two parallel metal tracks with black plastic sliding markers, featuring numerical scales and a section labelled HUNDREDS. A spring-loaded metal plunger is located at the lower right for launching balls. A small manufacturer label is affixed to the left-hand side of the frame reading KAY LONDON.
Condition report:
The item is in original, unrestored vintage condition. The wooden frame exhibits light scuffing and edge wear. The green painted playing surface shows minor wear and light marking consistent with age and play. There is light surface oxidation present on the steel pins and the metal plunger mechanism. The game is offered without balls or original packaging.
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