Bagatelles -- vintage games

The original game of bagatelle was (and is) a pub game of skill closely related to billiards, pool, and snookers. This smaller version appeared in the late 19th century. The similarities are that the players shoot a small ball from the square end of the board to the curved end with the object to get the ball to land in score-earning holes and areas on the board surface. As time went on, this game evolved into pinball machines and pachinko. In the meantime, these beautiful vintage games are works of art in their own right.



The following bagatelles are available for sale. More names & prices added regularly.

(above) ROUND THE WORLD $75 by Durable Toy & Novelty
23" x 14"













DOUBLE STAR $45
Lindstrom's Gold Star
24" x 13"















TRIK-E-SHOT $75
by Gotham Pressed Steel Corp.
24" x 13"

















BIG SHOT $75
by Gotham
24" x 12"














ROCKET SHOT $75
by Lindstrom
24" x 12"