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clock tidleys

Table Game
1930s (published)
Place of origin

Design: circle of varnished wood marked in black to show a clock face with roman numerals and the hands pointing to 17½ minutes past 12; in front of each number is a semicircular indent.
No. of pieces: 19
No. illustrated: none


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 24 parts.

  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
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  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
Titleclock tidleys (manufacturer's title)
Physical description
Design: circle of varnished wood marked in black to show a clock face with roman numerals and the hands pointing to 17½ minutes past 12; in front of each number is a semicircular indent.
No. of pieces: 19
No. illustrated: none
DimensionsSize: 13¼in x 11¼in x 1¼in - box; 10½in diam.
Object history
The box label is printed in colours to show an illustration of two men in 19th century costume standing in front of a shop with a sign JOHN BULLS CLOCKS. Right corner show trademark, left MADE IN ENGLAND.
Historical context
Rewards: n/a
Forfeits: n/a
No. of Players: any
Equipment required: 5 large celluloid discs
14 small celluloid discs

Rules: Rules pasted to inside of lid.
Production
glevum series; price label - a g day buntingford, 2/6-
Collection
Accession number
MISC.639:1-1992

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Record createdMarch 5, 2000
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