Smaller then the 9 pin bar skittles, this is the ideal family after dinner table game. Historically; this is a Georgian genteel version of the popular working folk game of board skittles, played on the ground or on a boarded alley behind the village pub. First played by rich fops at tables in Coffee Houses where wagers of vast sums were won and lost at this petty game in its early years. By Victorian times it had gone from a high stakes gentleman's club game to an after dinner game and finally family parlour favourite.

Price:

£16.60

Ref.CTBS-7

Ideal for family get-togethers and garden BBQ's. Historically; this is a Georgian genteel version of the popular working folk game of board skittles, played on the ground or on a boarded alley behind the village pub. First played by rich fops at tables in Coffee Houses where wagers of vast sums were won and lost at this petty game in its early years. By Victorian times it had gone from a high stakes gentleman's club game to an after dinner game and finally family parlour favourite. Note with three loose balls included with the 9 pins you can also play Victorian 9 Pin Bowling on level ground.

Price:

£30.00

Ref.CTBS-9

Historically; a little playgound game of skill and balance, requiring hand and eye co-ordination. Versions of this game go back to at least the late middle ages since then they have always been a childhood favourite. Swing the cup and catch the ball.

Price:

£4.25

Ref.CTBB

Historically; this toy has changed little from the household tool that inspired it. The drop spindle was used to weigh down wool as it was teased, the spindle spun and the wool became yarn. With little doubt spindle tops were first made from broken drop spindles. Just hold the handle, pull the string and watch it go.

Price:

£4.25

Ref.CTST

Historically; at least a medieval game, it may have been to train young squires but more likely just a village game. Catch quoit is made all the more skilful because you have to launch the quoit from the knob on the stick and catch the quoit by thrusting through the middle.

Price:

£3.50

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Historically; at least a medieval game, it may have been to train young squires but more likely just a village game. Catch quoit is made all the more skilful because you have to launch the quoit from the knob on the stick and catch the quoit by thrusting through the middle.

Price:

£6.00

Ref.CTCQ-2

Historically; an early game of bat and shuttle. This medieval game was a favourite of the men, women and children of the knightly classes. Known first as Slap Cock in the Medieval and Tudor ages, the name was changed to Battle Dour by Stuart times for the sake of propriety and in Georgian times was known as Paddle Whack.

Price:

£6.00

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Historically; an early game of bat and shuttle. This medieval game was a favourite of the men, women and children of the knightly classes. Known first as Slap Cock in the Medieval and Tudor ages, the name was changed to Battle Dour by Stuart times for the sake of propriety and in Georgian times was known as Paddle Whack.

Price:

£11.00

Ref.CTPW-2

Historically; this game was played in Roman times. We do not know about its use in the Dark Ages but in the Middle Ages Quoits were being made from new straw at Harvest time and played by both adults and children once the harvest was in. By Tudor/Stuart times sailors on becalmed seas would make rope quoits and play on deck. When these sailors had shore leave they took this game home to their families.

Price:

£6.50

Ref.CTQT

Little Bar Skittles for the coffee or dining room table, big Bar Skittles for the bedroom, conservatory or garden patio.

Price:

£41.94

Ref.CT-SET4